<p>Nurses who are new to the labor and delivery environment (L&amp;D) will welcome this newly updated, succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices. It is designed for speedy access to fundamental information about the most common L&amp;D practices and encourages the development of independence and confidence for new RNs orienting to this practice environment. The second edition has been revised to include updated practice guidelines for Cesarean Delivery, Episiotomy, Labor Pain Management, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preterm Labor and Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Umbilical Cord Blood Storage, Vaginal Delivery, and Breastfeeding. A completely new chapter addresses Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and two new appendix chapters feature Quick-Reference Charts and Tables and Emerging Evidence-Based Research and Clinical Practice.</p><p>Formatted for quick access to critically important information and designed to fit in a pocket, the resource provides step-by-step descriptions of commonly occurring practices and procedures in bulleted format. It covers L&amp;D terminology, equipment, labs, medications, complications, and algorithms to help foster critical thinking and establish a concrete knowledge base. The book highlights potential OB complications and is full of examples and pearls of wisdom concerning how to handle emergencies or unexpected outcomes as well as a wealth of illustrations reinforce learning.</p><p><b>New to the Second Edition:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Completely new chapter on Meconium Aspiration Syndrome</li><li>Updated Practice Guidelines for Cesarean Delivery, Episiotomy, Labor Pain Management, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preterm Labor and Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, Umbilical Cord Blood Storage, Vaginal Delivery, Breastfeeding</li><li>New Quick-Reference Charts and Tables</li><li>New Information on Emerging Evidence-Based Research and Practice</li></ul><p></p>