Birth Emergency Skills Training

Out-of-Hospital Midwives by Bonnie U. Gruenberg is an award-winning clinical skills manual and reference designed for midwives, birth attendants, and other care providers who may encounter rare but critical emergencies during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. It bridges midwifery practice and emergency medical protocols, offering clear explanations of assessment, critical thinking, intervention steps, and when to refer care. The text is packed with useful mnemonics, tables, illustrations, and real-world guidance covering topics such as hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, trauma and shock, preterm labor, malpresentation, fetal heart concerns, and neonatal resuscitation — all tailored for providers who need accessible, practical emergency skills at their fingertips. BEST is frequently featured on midwifery exam reference lists and is considered a valuable addition to any birth practitioner’s library.