A companion to Varney, 4th ed. The only concise but comprehensive pocket guide covering all stages of pregnancy that puts essential information at the midwife's fingertips. The text is divided into 18 sections, including midwifery overview, primary care, gynecology , antepartum, intrapartum, newborn and postpartum, each of which includes content, charts, tables, figures, and the relevant "hands-on" skills.