Using an outcomes-based, contemporary approach, this text provides essential knowledge for care through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth and is the definitive resource in preparing for certification  examinations.  A concise, outline format covers concepts of reproduction, fetal development, normal pregnancy, the intrapartum and postpartum periods, the normal newborn, complications in the mother and the newborn, and ethical and legal issues.  The maternal-newborn nursing content in this book was reviewed by AWHONN members.

Coverage of outpatient and inpatient care includes families, ethics, legal issues, research, case management, genetics and genetic counseling, and the transition to home and parenthood.

• Evidence-based practice content, includng the latest research and best practice standards for metenal-newborn patient care.
• New National institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) terminology for electronic fetal monitoring, which fosters interdisciplinary communication and ensures greater accuracy.
• Patient safety and risk management strategies that help to improve outcomes, reduce complications, and increase patient safety.
• Case studies and review questions reflect the realities of practice and help you prepare for certification exams.