Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Maternal/ChildAmerican Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal-Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, making it easy to locate information by organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. From nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this bestselling text helps you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN� Exam and for the expanding role of the nurse in today's healthcare practice.