Varney’s Midwifery, 7th Edition (PDF Book)

By Julia Phillippi, Ira Kantrowitz-Gordon
Varney’s Midwifery continues to be the gold standard for midwifery practice in an updated seventh edition. New lead editors assembled a team of expert contributors and authors to continue the legacy of Varney’s Midwifery as the trusted, must-have resource for students, professional midwives, and women’s health practitioners. Varney’s Midwifery uses current evidence-based guidelines to address the care of individuals throughout the lifespan, including primary care, gynecology, perinatal care in a variety of settings, and newborn care. The Seventh Edition reflects the new ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice published in 2020, including care of transgender individuals and abortion-related care. It also provides updated information on promotion of health equity, new techniques for fetal screening, diagnosis across the lifespan, and chronic conditions in pregnancy.

Introduction:
Varney’s Midwifery is a trusted resource for anyone seeking to learn more about midwifery practice. The seventh edition, updated by expert contributors and authors, continues the book’s legacy of quality and usefulness. This review will examine the book’s key features and target audience, and provide a conclusion and rating.

Analysis:
Varney’s Midwifery covers a range of topics, including primary care, gynecology, perinatal care in various settings, and newborn care. The book uses cutting-edge evidence-based guidelines for individuals of all ages, and also reflects new ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice, published in 2020, that include care for transgender individuals and abortion-related care.

Key Features:
• Evidence-based guidelines address care for individuals across the lifespan.
• New ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice are reflected in the book.
• Updated information on health equity, fetal screening, and chronic conditions during pregnancy.
• Comprehensive coverage of primary care, gynecology, perinatal care and newborn care.

Target Audience:
Varney’s Midwifery is an essential guide for students and practitioners of midwifery, as well as for women’s health practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about midwifery practice.

Conclusion:
Varney’s Midwifery has updated its seventh edition to reflect the changing landscape of midwifery practice. With comprehensive coverage of a range of topics applied across a lifespan, it is an essential resource for anyone looking to practice or learn about midwifery.

Rating and Review:
Varney’s Midwifery is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to learn about midwifery practice. The book is comprehensive, applying evidence-based guidelines to cover a range of topics. The updated edition reflects new ACNM Core Competencies and continues the book’s legacy of quality and usefulness. As a result, we rate Varney’s Midwifery 5 out of 5 stars.