Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family

By Melissa DeFoor, Amanda Hitt, JoAnne Silbert-Flagg

Selected as a Doody's Core Title in the Health Sciences for 2026

Maternal & Child Health Nursing, 10th Edition, by DeFoor, Hitt, and Silbert-Flagg, introduces two new lead authors--active nurse educators who understand the needs of today's nursing students. This edition combines maternal-newborn and child health care into a seamless continuum, emphasizing person-centered care, clinical judgment, and cultural awareness. It also includes an expanded focus on genetics with the addition of a dedicated chapter. By integrating maternity and pediatric content, this comprehensive resource prepares students to succeed in today's diverse healthcare settings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1975252039
• ISBN13: 9781975252038
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: LWW
• Length: 1704 Pages
• Weight: 5.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 10.9"