Physical Assessment of the Well Woman & Newborn

The physical assessment of the well woman and newborn is a key midwifery skill and the midwife’s core competency. This book begins by focusing on the principles and techniques needed by a midwife to successfully perform physical assessment of a pregnant woman. The second unit focuses on the basic knowledge and skills that a midwife needs to assess the newborn. Both units include quizzes, case studies, and links to videos that demonstrate examination techniques in midwifery.