Pharmacology in Midwifery, 1st Edition

• Relevant for midwifery students and midwives in Australia and New Zealand

• Draws on trusted content from the highly respected Pharmacology for Health Professionals (Knights et al)

• Covers pharmacological considerations across pregnancy, labour, birth, the postpartum period and neonatal care

• Case studies and accompanying review questions in each chapter relate theory to real life

• Supports midwives to refine and apply critical thinking, clinical judgement and decision-making skills

• Covers adverse drug reactions and interactions

• Includes pharmacological considerations for women with complex needs throughout the childbearing continuum, such as diabetes, thyroid, mental health, epilepsy, drugs of addiction and substance dependence

• Aligns with ANMAC Standards, National Prescribing Framework and NSQHSS

• An eBook is included in all print purchases

Student and Instructor resources on Evolve:

• Additional case studies

Part 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

1. Drugs and Medicines

2. Clinical, Ethical and Legal Foundations of Pharmacotherapy

Part 2: Principles of Pharmacology

3. Molecular Drug targets and Pharmacodynamics

4. Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion

5. Pharmacokinetics and Dosing Regimen

6. Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug interactions

Part 3: Pharmacology across the childbearing continuum

7. Pregnancy

8. Labour and Birth

9. Post Partum

10. Newborn and Lactation

11. Vaccination

Part 4: Pharmacology for special considerations

12. Infection & Sepsis

13. Diabetes

14. Thyroid

15. Hypertension

16. Blood and blood clotting

17. Pre term labour

18. Asthma

19. Mental health

20. Epilepsy

21. Drugs of addiction/substance dependence

22. Role of the Midwife