Birth Emergency Skills Training: Manual for Out -of- Hospital Midwives

I was expecting a book on how to deal with emergencies outside of a hospital setting, instead, this book was very medicalized. There is some good information in this book, but you need to know that the tone of the book is "expect the worst," and if that doesn't happen, then maybe you are okay with having an out of hospital birth.

An example is how third stage is handled. This book recommends managed third stage with chord traction and pitocin for ALL births. I believe others will be interested in knowing this before purchasing this book.

If you provide maternity care for mothers and babies you must read this book. The information is presented in a very user friendly way, complete with many mnemonics to help you quickly recall vital information in an emergency. Thoroughly researched and cited, this book is chock full of information and helpful hints. The differential diagnoses are particularly welcome, especially when trying to assess the etiology of pain. Highly recommended.

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BEST is just that the best book for midwives. I have just finished the BEST course using the PDF version. BEST is comprehensive and yet applicable for midwives of all stripes. Well worth your time and $.

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There a few books written by and for home birth practitioners and even fewer that cover what to do in emergencies. This one is not only both but it is superbly done. Bonnie's book is comprehensive, well organized, clearly written and full of great information. She does an excellent job with differential diagnosis as well as thought process in an emergency. No matter how long you have been in practice there is something to be learned in this book.

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This book is fantastic-totally comprehensive and timely; the material is well-presented and written in a concise manner. I noticed the negative review, and I thought it was odd... as though the author didn't cover the subject matter, but the book is "Emergency Skills Training" which is exactly what the book is about-BIRTHING EMERGENCIES.

Uterine rupture, blocked airways, cord prolapse, transport plans-the focus is on how to make sure the mother and the baby SURVIVE and I really thought the subject was covered well.

I thought the writing was comprehensive, easy to read, and the book is well edited and super-professional all around. I thought the title could have been better-I really think this book would be helpful for all emergency personnel, and I hope the author expands in the next edition to make the book available to all medical professionals who deal with emergency birthing procedures.

I'm a pretty picky reviewer, and I feel that it takes a lot to impress me, but I was impressed by the quality of this book. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.

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