A guide to continuing professional development needs and meeting the Post-Registration Education and Practice (PREP) requirements. It ensures that the health and wellbeing of the mother, baby and family remain at the forefront of care.

A thorough knowledge of medical terminology is essential for all health care roles whether clinical or administrative in nature. The new edition of this attractive and easy to use self-directed learning manual provides a simple, interactive and comprehensive guide to the language of medicine.</p>

A book for midwives that studies anatomy and physiology as applied to obstetrics and gynaecology.

Concentrates specifically on research into midwifery and related disciplines. This book is designed to equip midwives and midwifery students with the necessary tools to navigate the maze of evidence-informed practice and the very different kinds of research that are published in midwifery, medical and related journals.

Helps you get the most from studying and shows how to make good use of your time and achieve success. This book demonstrates how to develop and build on existing strengths and experiences to get the most out of any course. It focuses on what you need to know. It helps you to: access libraries; use internet and databases; and, develop IT skills.

Provides insights into a range of therapeutic interventions. This book provides theoretical background, addresses legal and ethical issues, and raises questions about the language we use to describe behaviour we find difficult to understand. It is suitable for those working in health and social services, educational, and independent settings.

Provides an overview of the neurobiological factors which may contribute to, and arise from, the development of mental health problems, and seeks to clearly identify issues relevant to mental health nursing practice.

Presents a research-based account of the status of antenatal education, focusing on the key challenges it faces and offering suggestions for how these challenges might best be met. This title also includes an account of how the principles and practices of adult education should inform antenatal education.