This is the ninth edition of a well-established, introductory text providing in-depth information on the care of the newborn, both normal and abnormal, full-term and pre-term, from minor to major abnormalities and illnesses. It provides an introduction to neonatology, concentrating on common conditions,for all health professionals concerned with care of the newborn.

Key Features

The concise, readable text facilitates the comprehension of content.

The content is firmly evidence-based to ensure best practices.

Key points listed throughout the text assist in learning and comprehension.

Color photos illustrate important clinical conditions.

New Features

The text is now fully referenced to give recent evidence base

Fully updated in line with recent guidelines e.g. resuscitation

Recent developments in intensive care (particularly of preterm neonates) and pharmacology

More about the care of normal babies, including the parents' perspective

Increased emphasis on the nursing/midwifery aspects

New material on neonatal encephalopathy; genetic disorders; social and psychological care of the family