Cerebrospinal fluid shunts in the maternity context.

Advances in medicine mean there are more women with complex medical histories giving birth. This may include women with conditions such as hydrocephalus requiring a cerebrospinal fluid shunt. Midwives should understand the principles of care for such women and work with the multidisciplinary team to provide indiviulaised care throughout the pregnancy and intrapartum period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]