Presents an approach to the management of labour. Based on the proposition that effective uterine action is the key to normal delivery, this book covers the aspects of delivery for nulliparous women with vertex presentation and single foetus. It is a guide meant for obstericians, midwives, anaesthetists, and the auxiliary staff of maternity units.
This book addresses the need for primary care practitioners to be up-to-date with developments in women's health, to help them deliver holistic care. Chapters cover common reasons for presentation throughout a woman's life in a pragmatic, practical style. It will be invaluable for GPs and those preparing for the DRCOG and MRCGP examinations.
Systematically and comprehensively covering the management of life-threatening emergencies of pregnancy, this updated revision of the third edition gives readers the skills they need to save both mother and fetus. The clear step-by-step advice is invaluable for anyone facing obstetric emergencies, whether in training or experienced.
The book's comprehensive questions-and-answers format covers all aspects of the curriculum for the Part 2 MRCOG examination. It gives candidates an opportunity to practise the new Single Best Answer style and content of the questions they will encounter in the examination and to assess their knowledge.
Written by two experienced RCOG examiners, both of whom have been involved in the development of the new Part 3 MRCOG examination, this book is essential reading for any trainee preparing to sit the exam. The book will also be useful for trainers preparing their trainees for the new exam.
With the MRCOG examination requirements at its core, this book offers an extensive and up-to-date review of gynaecological cancers. Authoritative and factual, issues from pathology to surgical principles are analysed. Incorporating clear practical tips and visual learning, the text is essential for MRCOG candidates and interested clinicians.
This practical handbook provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes, and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders, during pregnancy, with numerous boxes and tables to assist understanding.
This is the first book dedicated to pregnancies arising from assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Chapters cover the most important management issues, including gynaecological, genetic and obstetric complications. A timely, practical and evidence-based guide, this is essential reading for reproductive and maternal-fetal specialists as well as general obstetricians and gynaecologists.