Maternal Child Nursing Care

Maternal Child Nursing Care, 6th Edition is a nursing textbook by Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, David Wilson, Kathryn Rhodes Alden, and Kitty Cashion. Published by Mosby, this volume provides structured maternity and pediatric nursing content for both nursing students and nursing instructors.

The thematic coverage spans key aspects of maternal and child health. Sections guide readers through maternity care concepts as well as pediatric health conditions, incorporating a dedicated chapter focused on pediatric cancer for this edition.

Pedagogical tools include Nursing Care Plans with updated case studies, explicit intervention rationales, and practical care guidelines. Critical thinking case studies further challenge students to test their analytical skills and apply clinical knowledge across multiple care settings.