Postpartum and Newborn Nurse Pocket Guide

By Dr. Chad E. Bates

Postpartum and newborn care changes quickly-and the right assessment at the right moment can make all the difference.Postpartum and Newborn Nurse Pocket Guide gives you a rapid-access clinical reference for the maternal-newborn unit, helping you move from assessment to intervention without digging through a large textbook during a busy shift.
Organized around the actual flow of postpartum and nursery care, it keeps essential maternal and neonatal information together in one practical bedside resource.
Inside, you can quickly: Perform systematic postpartum maternal and newborn assessments, including BUBBLE-EE, fundal checks, lochia, REEDA, APGAR, Ballard scoring, primitive reflexes, and newborn vital signsRecognize and respond to postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, eclampsia, infection, VTE, cardiomyopathy, and wound complicationsReview newborn emergencies including hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, sepsis, jaundice, subgaleal hemorrhage, NEC, and feeding deteriorationSupport breastfeeding, latch, milk transfer, pumping, formula feeding, and common lactation complicationsNavigate newborn screening, vitamin K, hepatitis B prophylaxis, CCHD screening, hearing testing, safe sleep, and discharge readinessReference maternal and newborn medications, uterotonics, anticoagulation, prophylactic agents, and medication-safety checksUse illustrated comparison tables, red-flag boxes, algorithms, and quick-reference summaries to distinguish normal recovery from dangerous changePrepare families for discharge with maternal and newborn warning signs, feeding expectations, jaundice follow-up, home safety, and teach-back guidanceThe guide contains 24 clinically organized chapters, moving from the first hour after birth through discharge and special situations.
It is designed as a bedside companion-not a replacement for facility policies, provider orders, current drug references, or professional nursing judgment.Keep essential postpartum and newborn nursing guidance within reach-add this clinical reference to your nursing library today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKK1ZW6V
• ISBN13: 9798176091205
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"