Main description:

This is the fifth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and reconfigured to key into the new undergraduate curriculum n O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Contents:

Section 1 Essential reproductive science

1. Anatomy of the female pelvis

2. Conception and nidation

3. Physiological changes in pregnancy

4. Placental and fetal growth and development

5. Perinatal and maternal mortality

Section 2 Essential obstetrics

6. History taking and examination in obstetrics

7. Normal pregnancy and antenatal care

8. Obstetric disorders

9. Maternal medicine

1. Assessment of fetal wellbeing

11. Management of labour

12. Management of delivery

13. Postpartum problems

14. Psychiatric disorders of childbirth

Section 3 Essential gynaecology

15. Basic clinical skills in gynaecology

16. Gynaecological disorders

17. Infertility

18. Early pregnancy care

19. Sexual and reproductive health

2. Gynaecological oncology

21. Prolapse and disorders of the urinary tract

A: Principles of perioperative care