Authors: Suzanne M. Levasseur, Deborah A. Raines
The focus of this book is on nursing care across the continuum of the perinatal experience. The first section focuses on trends, issues and dilemmas faced by the nurse in the practice setting, beginning with a chapter exploring the meaning of caring in
perinatal nursing. The remainder of this section provides definitions and descriptions of the foundational concepts of
perinatal practice, explores the emerging trends, policies and practices in perinatal practice, and analyzes some of the current and potential ethical dilemmas in this field of practice. A journey through clinical concepts and care is presented in the second section. A
developmental approach from preconception decisions and…
