Awhonn’s Perinatal Nursing

Awhonn’s Perinatal Nursing, 5th Edition – Comprehensive Guidance in Perinatal Care

“Awhonn’s Perinatal Nursing, 5th Edition,” an official publication of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), is a vital resource for perinatal and labor and delivery nursing. This updated edition offers the latest expert guidelines and best practices for a wide range of patient care issues in perinatal nursing. Essential for practitioners and students alike, this text is a must-have for evidence-based support in perinatal care. Key features of the 5th Edition include:

1. New and Expanded Content: Covers crucial topics like pregnancy complications, including bleeding, preterm labor, diabetes, and more.

2. Updated Newborn Nutrition: Provides comprehensive information on infant feeding decisions, breastfeeding benefits, and lactation for preterm infants.

3. Patient Safety Focus: Offers guidelines for making maternity units safer, based on current evidence and care bundles application.

4. Evidence-Based Clinical Information: Includes in-depth details on conditions like obesity, covering risks and care from preconception to postpartum.

5. Emphasis on Care Standards: Text boxes throughout highlight critical care standards and guidelines for easy reference.

6. Practical Guidance and Best Practices: Offers practical advice and current best practices in areas such as perinatal patient safety, cultural integration in care, antenatal care, labor and birth, postpartum care, and more.

7. Expert Authorship: Written by expert nurse clinicians and researchers to support positive perinatal outcomes.

8. Nursing Staffing Standards: Includes staffing standards as they apply to each patient population, aiding in proper unit management.

9. Certification Preparation: Ideal for those seeking certification in obstetrics nursing (RNC-OB) and maternal newborn nursing (RNC-MNN, RNC-LRN).

10. On-the-Job Resource: Serves as an excellent reference for perinatal nurses, maternal units, and students.

“Awhonn’s Perinatal Nursing, 5th Edition” is more than a textbook; it’s a comprehensive guide that equips nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and evidence-based perinatal care. This edition is an invaluable asset for anyone involved in the care of women and newborns.