Obstetrics

by Gabbe, Steven G., M.D.; Niebyl, Jennifer R., M.D.; Simpson, Joe Leigh, M.D.; Landon, Mark B., M.D.; Galan, Henry L., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781437719352
• ISBN10: 143771935X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-28
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Highly readable, well illustrated, and easy to understand, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies remains your go-to choice for authoritative guidance on managing today's obstetric patient. Reflecting the expertise of internationally recognized authorities, this bestselling obstetrics reference has been thoroughly revised to bring you up to date on everything from ultrasound assessment of fetal anatomy and growth, to medical complications in pregnancy, to fetal therapy...and much more! Benefit from the knowledge and experience of international experts in obstetrics. Gain a new perspective on a wide range of today's key issues - all evidence-based and easy to read. Stay current with new coverage of fetal origins of adult disease, evidence-based medicine, quality assessment, nutrition, global obstetric practices, and much more. Find the information you need quickly with bolded key statements, additional tables, flow diagrams, and bulleted lists for easy reference. Zero in on "Key Points" in every chapter - now made more useful than ever with the inclusion of related statistics. View new ultrasound nomograms in the Normal Values in Pregnancy appendix. Access the complete contents online, plus exclusive references, tables, and images, at www.expertconsult.com.

Table of Contents

Placental Anatomy and Physiology

Placental and Fetal Physiology

Maternal Physiology

Maternal-Fetal Immunology

Developmental Origins of Adult Health and Disease

Preconception and Prenatal Care: Part of the Continuum

Nutritional Management During Pregancy

Drugs and Environmental Agents in the Pregnancy and Lactation: Embryology, Teratology, Epidemiology

Obstetrical Ultrasound: Imaging, Dating, and Growth

Genetic Counseling and Genetic Screening

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis

Antepartum Fetal Evaluation

Normal Labor and Delivery

Abnormal Labor and Induction of Labor

Operative Vaginal Delivery

Intrapartum Fetal Evaluation

Obstetric Anesthesia

Malpresentations and Shoulder Dystocia

Antepartum and Postpartum Hemmorhage

Cesarean Delivery

The Neonate

Postpartum Care

Lactation and Breastfeeding

Surgery During Pregnancy

Trauma and Related Surgery in Pregnancy

Pregnancy Loss

Cervical Insufficiency

Preterm Birth

Premature Rupture of the Membranes

Multiple Gestations

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Red Cell Alloimmunization

Amniotic Fluid Disorders

Prolonged and Postterm Pregnancy

Hypertension

Heart Disease

Respiratory Diseases in Pregnancy

Renal Disease

Diabetes Mellitus Complicating Pregnancy

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases in Pregnancy

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders in Pregnancy

Hematologic Complications of Pregnancy

Thromboembolic Disorders

Collagen Vascular Diseases

Hepatic and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Neurologic Disorders

Malignancy Diseases and Pregnancy

Skin Diseases in Pregnancy and Puerperium

Maternal and Perinatal Infection: The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis

Maternal and Perinatal Infection-Viral

Maternal and Perinatal Infection-Bacterial

Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders in Pregnancy

Patient Safety and Quality Measurement in Obstetrical Care

Legal and Ethical Issues in Obstetric Practice

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