Midwifery Care For Pregnant Women Who Live With Obesity 1st Edition

Midwifery Care For Pregnant Women Who Live With Obesity, 1st Edition by Yvonne M. Greig is an essential, practice-focused guide for midwives, maternity teams and students navigating the complexities of pregnancy affected by obesity. Engaging and authoritative, this book addresses clinical challenges with compassion, evidence-based guidance and practical strategies tailored to real-world care settings.

Discover clear, step-by-step approaches to antenatal risk assessment, personalised care planning, intrapartum management and postnatal support that prioritise safety and dignity. The text balances clinical detail—covering monitoring, pharmacology considerations, operative births and thromboprophylaxis—with communication skills, cultural sensitivity and approaches to shared decision-making. Case studies and reflective prompts help translate theory into confident practice.

Designed for use across UK and international maternity services, this edition speaks directly to the needs of community midwives, hospital-based practitioners and educators seeking contemporary, patient-centred pathways for women who live with obesity. Practical checklists, guidance on multidisciplinary working and strategies for reducing stigma make the book both a clinical reference and a tool for improving maternity experiences and outcomes.

If you’re committed to providing respectful, safe and evidence-informed care, Midwifery Care For Pregnant Women Who Live With Obesity is a must-have resource. Add this authoritative volume by Yvonne M. Greig to your professional library today and strengthen your practice in maternity care for diverse populations.

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