Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Foundational concepts in maternity and pediatric nursing are presented through a family-centered approach to caring for women, newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. It covers reproductive health, pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum care, newborn assessment, growth and development, and pediatric health conditions across body systems, while emphasizing nursing interventions, developmental support, patient education, and compassionate care for children and families in diverse healthcare settings.