Obstetrics Illustrated

Kevin P. Hanretty (Author)

9780702030666, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback, published 19 August 2009

448 pages
27 x 18 x 2.8 cm, 0.738 kg

From a review of the previous edition:


"This book is an illustrative representation of common problems and normal development of pregnancy. It takes the reader through pregnancy in a systematic order...covers the length and breadth of obstetrics including the physiology of reproduction, fetal and maternal physiology and medical disorders. The book is ideally suited to medical students, student midwives and clinicians who need a quick aide memoir." -- Devender Roberts, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Hospital Medicine, February 2004

This popular guide uses illustrations and concise, integrated text to describe the essentials of obstetric practice today. From the physiology of reproduction through antenatal care and disorders in pregnancy to labour and the puerperium period, readers will find an easy-to-grasp presentation of the field's most important issues.

• 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).

1. Physiology of reproduction

2. Fetal and maternal physiology

3. Obstetrical anatomy

4. Diagnosis of pregnancy

5. Antenatal care

6. Assessment of the fetus

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 newborn baby

17. Maternal and perinatal mortality

18. Contraception

Subject Areas: Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT], Clinical & internal medicine [MJ]