The Labour Ward Handbook 3rd Edition

The Labour Ward Handbook, 3rd Edition by Leroy Edozien is the compact, practical companion every clinician needs when managing births. Clear, concise and clinically focused, this updated edition puts essential labour ward guidance at your fingertips — ideal for obstetricians, midwives, trainee doctors and nurses working in the UK and worldwide.

Packed with step-by-step advice on monitoring labour, recognising and managing obstetric emergencies, and making timely decisions, the handbook translates complex protocols into easily applied actions. It covers core topics such as fetal monitoring, pain relief, induction and augmentation, instrumental delivery and peripartum haemorrhage, presented in a user-friendly layout for fast reference during clinical practice.

You’ll appreciate the emphasis on safe, evidence-informed care and the practical tips that make decision-making quicker and more confident in high-pressure settings. Designed with busy labour ward teams in mind, this edition balances thoroughness with brevity so essential algorithms and checklists are accessible when they matter most.

Whether you’re a seasoned consultant, a newly qualified midwife, or studying for postgraduate exams, this book supports improved clinical performance and clearer communication across maternity teams. Its relevance to both high-resource hospitals and constrained settings makes it a versatile choice for global obstetric practice.

Add The Labour Ward Handbook, 3rd Edition by Leroy Edozien to your professional library today — a practical, reliable resource to guide you through every shift on the labour ward.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.