ISBN-13: 9780192631732

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication date: 08/03/2000

Series: Oxford Medical Publications Series

Edition description: REV

Pages: 544

Product dimensions: 8.52(w) x 5.49(h) x 1.19(d)

A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a clearly wri tten review of the important research evidence pn the effects of the v arious care practices carried out during pregnancy, childbirth, and th e early days after birth. In addition to the details provided in the t ext, the book concludes with valuable tables that list the practices w hich are beneficial, those of unknown effectiveness, and thoses likely to be ineffective or harmful.