A clear, very visual textbook of obstetrics for medical students and midwives, that includes background anatomy and physiology as well as a clear account of standard obstetric practice.
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. Maternal and perinatal mortality 17. Contraception