ABSTRACT

This new edition of an acclaimed text reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics to present the reader with the right information, with appropriate use of proven interventions and avoidance of ineffectual or harmful ones. The information is presented in the right format by summarizing evidence succinctly and clearly in tables and algorithms. The aim is to inform the clinician, to reduce errors, and "to make it easy to do it right."

The volume can be purchased separately or together with the companion volume on Maternal-Fetal Evidence Based Guidelines (set ISBN 9780367567033).

The Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is published in conjunction with the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine.

From reviews of previous editions:

"... is a text that will prove useful to residents and fellows as well as to practicing obstetric clinicians. Furthermore, it can be used as a source for the development of hospital policies for the management of these obstetric problems ... The major advantage of this text is that it provides guidelines for the management of commonly encountered obstetric issues in a single book." — JAMA

"This is a welcome addition to a physician’s library. Its use of current studies and easy-to-read format allow for easy fact-checking and referencing." — Doody’s Review Service

chapter 1|14 pages

Preconception Care

chapter 2|19 pages

Prenatal Care

chapter 3|14 pages

Physiologic Changes

chapter 4|12 pages

Ultrasound

chapter 8|7 pages

First Stage Of Labor

chapter 9|8 pages

Second Stage Of Labor

chapter 10|9 pages

Third Stage Of Labor

chapter 14|23 pages

Cesarean Delivery

chapter 15|15 pages

Trial Of Labor After Cesarean

chapter 19|13 pages

Preterm Labor

chapter 23|15 pages

Induction Of Labor

chapter 25|6 pages

Meconium

chapter 27|10 pages

Shoulder Dystocia

chapter 30|9 pages

Placental Abruption

chapter 32|8 pages

The Neonate

chapter 33|6 pages

The Adnexal Mass