This book provides detailed instructions and guidelines for the essential clinical procedures performed in obstetric care. It covers skills such as vaginal examinations, fetal heart rate monitoring, epidural administration, and the use of obstetric instruments during delivery. The book emphasizes the importance of precision, safety, and aseptic techniques to ensure effective and safe clinical practice. Suitable for obstetric nurses, it includes step-by-step protocols, procedural checklists, and practical tips to enhance clinical proficiency. Additionally, it explores the use of simulation training and hands-on practice to develop and maintain critical obstetric skills.
Maeve Sheppard is a clinical expert in obstetric nursing, focusing on developing nursing skills and strategies for managing pregnancy and childbirth. Maeve has contributed to numerous resources on clinical skills in obstetric care. She serves as an editor for books on obstetric nursing and delivery care. Her research interests include enhancing clinical skills training for obstetric nurses and advancing labor and delivery practices.