TY - BOOK AU - Kinzie, Barbara AU - Gomez ,Patricia TI - Basic maternal and newborn care : : a guide for skilled providers SN - 0929817826 AV - RG951.K56 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Baltimore PB - JHPIEGO KW - Maternity nursing KW - Midwifery KW - Pediatric nursing N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - The MBNC manual is intended for use by skilled providers (including midwives, doctors, and nurses) who care for women and newborns in low-resource settings. Basic care can be given in a variety of sites, including the woman's home, the peripheral health center, and the district referral hospital. It is assumed that the skilled provider will furnish all basic care services, identify and manage common complications, and stabilize (if necessary) and refer/transfer women and newborns needing additional interventions. It is recognized, however, that some skilled providers will also be capable of treating more complex conditions" ( --Preface) ER -