Obstetrical Nursing A Text-Book on the Nursing Care of the Expectant Mother, the Woman in Labor, the Young Mother and Her Baby

This text offers a clear, compassionate guide for anyone caring for expectant mothers, women in labor, and newborns. Drawing on two decades of hands‑on experience in hospitals across the United States, Canada, and England, the author explains the fundamental anatomy and physiology that underlie every stage of pregnancy. Each chapter blends essential science with real‑world nursing practice, helping listeners build a solid foundation before they step onto the maternity ward.

The book then moves into the day‑to‑day responsibilities of the obstetrical nurse, outlining routine care during pregnancy, the labor process, the immediate postpartum period, and the early weeks of infant life. By presenting a range of accepted techniques from leading institutions, it encourages a flexible, confident mindset—showing how different approaches can be equally effective. Listeners will come away with both the knowledge and the attitude needed to support mothers and babies with skill and empathy.