Obstetrics : normal and problem pregnancies.

Obstetrics : normal and problem pregnancies. - 7th edition. - 1 volume : illustrations (black and white, and colour)

Previous edition: Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2012. Includes Internet access. Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This text covers the problems encountered in clinical practice, as well as high-risk obstetrics reflecting the significant improvements in antepartum and intrapartum foetal monitoring, diagnostic ultrasound, and prenatal genetic diagnosis. After 30 years,Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnanciesremains yourgo-to choice for authoritative guidanceon managing today's obstetric patient. International experts put the latest knowledge in this specialty at your fingertips, with current and relevant information on everything from fetal origins of adult disease, to improving global maternal health, to important topics in day-to-day obstetrical practice. Highly readable, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, this bestselling obstetrics reference is an ideal tool for residents and clinicians. Take advantage of the collective wisdom of global experts in the field, including two new editors- Drs. Vincenzo Berghella and William Grobman -- and nearly 30 new contributors. Gain a new perspectiveon a wide range of today's key issues- all evidence-based and easy to read. Sweeping updates throughout including four new chapters: `Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Delivery'; `Placenta Accreta'; `Obesity'; and `Improving Global Maternal Health: Challenges and Opportunities' 11 videos reinforce chapter content and enhance learning in areas such as cesarean delivery and operative vaginal delivery New Glossary of the most frequently used key abbreviations for easy reference Expanded use of bolded statements and key points as well as additional tables, flow diagrams, and bulleted lists facilitates and enhances the mastery of each chapter More than 100 images in the Obstetrical Ultrasound chapter provide an important resource for normal and abnormal fetal anatomy




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9780323392174 (ebook)

2016006912


Obstetrics.
Pregnancy--Complications.
Health and Wellbeing
Materno-fetal medicine
Embryology
Gynaecology & obstetrics
Neonatal medicine