Best perinatology and neonatology books according to redditors
We found 12 Reddit comments discussing the best perinatology and neonatology books. We ranked the 6 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 12 Reddit comments discussing the best perinatology and neonatology books. We ranked the 6 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Congrats!!
Here is a book I’ve heard recommended a lot: Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care
ISBN-13: 978-0323320832
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Merenstein-Gardners-Handbook-Neonatal-Intensive/dp/032332083X/ref=nodl_
Merenstein & Gardner’s Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care is a fantastic resource I have used. It’s very easy to skim for quick information.
Here’s a link to the one I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/Merenstein-Gardners-Handbook-Neonatal-Intensive/dp/032332083X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=NICU+merenstein&qid=1573252195&sr=8-1
As far as pregnancy books go I use Schaefer Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation and/or Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation.
Very useful sources but be aware that they are seldom definitive. You'll usually have to make a judgement call (or pass the buck to the patients Doctor since Obs & Gynae do their own thing).
There's a book called Preemie Voices that talks to adults who had been preemies. Most of these are anecdotal stories, but it should cover some of the issues they've seen (Canadian hospital, for what it's worth).
One thing to keep in mind is that survival rates for a 24-weeker 18 years ago were low, and there may not be a great sample size to work with.
WOOHOOOO!!! That’s so exciting!! Congrats!!
Gomella’s “Neonatology” is a classic—I got my copy when I first transferred to NICU, and it’s been a great resource to me. It helps that neonatal nurse practitioners study it, too, so you can basically be using the same reference a new NNP would be. (Neonatology 7th Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071768017/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Co2ZCbQBS0318).
Another textbook I’ve used quite a bit over the years is AWHONN’s Core Curriculum for Neonatal Nursing (https://www.amazon.com/dp/032322590X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Nq2ZCb2CHG39R). I originally bought it about a year into my NICU practice to study for the RNC-NIC specialty certification exam; it was great for that as well as topics I’ve needed to study or teach about since.
Those two are my top picks! Again, very happy for you. I hope this is the beginning of a long, rewarding career for you 🖤
Merenstein and Gardner is often considered the bible for new NICU nurses up here in Canada.
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https://www.amazon.com/Merenstein-Gardners-Handbook-Neonatal-Intensive/dp/032332083X
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I found it invaluable and still pull it out from time to time. Enjoy the NICU - it's a fabulous world!
Klaus and Fanaroff is a great introductory text about the practical aspects of neonatal care. I used the first edition when I was a fellow many many years ago... it's in the 6th edition now.
https://www.amazon.com/Klaus-Fanaroffs-Care-High-Risk-Neonate/dp/1416040013