Melissa Defoor

About the Author

Melissa Defoor is the author of Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, a focused work centered on the health and well-being of mothers, infants, children, and families. Her writing reflects a commitment to clear, compassionate, and practical communication, bringing essential nursing knowledge into an accessible framework for learners and healthcare professionals. Through an emphasis on care across the childbearing and childrearing continuum, Defoor contributes to educational literature that supports informed practice, family-centered care, and the development of confident, attentive caregivers.