This full-colour book provides midwives with highly practical, readily accessible information on the wide range of infections affecting pregnancy and childbirth. It comprehensively outlines the vital role of the midwife in infection, including prevention, identification of high-risk individuals, educational opportunities, signs and symptoms, sample collection, screening and ongoing care. "an invaluable source of knowledge and information [?] would highly recommend to all midwifery students, midwives and allied health care professionals."- Cathy Ashwin, Prinicipal Editor, MIDIRS