Illustrated Textbook of Obstetrics

by Geoffrey Chamberlain

Describes the fundamentals of obstetrics, including the advances made since the previous edition. Emphasis is placed on the normal events of pregnancy, although abnormalities are also discussed. Topics such as contraception, foetal anatomy and physiology, and obstetric procedures are examined. Features of this illustrated textbook include reproductions of clinical, ultrasound and X-ray images, accompanied by explanatory line drawings where necessary.

Foetal anatomy and physiology; maternal anatomy and physiology; antenatal care; complications of pregnancy; pregnancy and intercurrent disease; normal labour; abnormal labour; obstetric procedures; multiple pregnancy and delivery; the puerperium; the normal newborn baby; the abnormal newborn baby; the preterm baby; epidemiology in obstetrics; contraception.