Obstetrics Illustrated Seventh Edition

Features

• Features nearly 20 new line drawings to show the latest in obstetric practice.
• All other illustrations and content thoroughly revised and updated.
• New material includes: Current uses and types of IUCDs (including the Mirena IUS); Management of early pregnancy including ectopic pregnancy; Preterm labour; and Ventouse (to include Kiwi-style Ventouse Cup).

Table of contents

1. Physiology of reproduction

2. Foetal and maternal physiology

3. Obstetrical anatomy

4. Diagnosis of pregnancy

5. Antenatal care

6. Assessment of the foetus

7. Diseases of pregnancy

8. Systemic diseases in pregnancy

9. Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

10. Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications

11. Normal labour

12. Abnormal labour

13. Abnormalities of the third stage of labour and of the placenta and cord

14. Obstetrical operations and maternal injuries

15. Puerperium: normal and abnormal

16. The new-born baby

17. Maternal and perinatal mortality

18. Contraception