Essentials of Fetal and Uterine Monitoring, Fifth Edition (5th ed.)

Written for labor and delivery nurses, nurse midwives, and maternal–child and family birth nurses, Essentials of Fetal and Uterine Monitoring, Fifth Edition , expertly presents how to identify fetal well-being and the signs of potential fetal and uterine compromise. An accurate interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns and uterine activity helps to ensure the safest labor and delivery process for mother and baby. Chapters present the best practices for distinguishing normal from abnormal fetal