| Phys. Description |
ix, 303 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Gynaecological and obstetric history and examination -- Ovulation and the menstrual cycle -- Conception and placental development -- Embryo and fetus -- Physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy -- Pregnancy care -- Physiological and anatomical changes in childbirth -- Course and management of childbirth -- The puerperium -- Common conditiions during pregnancy -- Miscarriage and abortion -- Ectopic (extrauterine) pregnancy -- Antepartum haemorrhage -- Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy -- Medical conditions complicating pregnancy -- Endocrine disorders in pregnancy -- Infections during pregnancy -- Weight and reproductive health -- Diseases of the placenta and membranes -- Variations in the duration of pregnancy -- The at-risk fetus -- Fetal malpresentations, multiple pregnancy, cord prolapse -- Abnormal labour (dystocia) and obstetric operations -- Disorders of the puerperium -- Maternal and preinatal mortality -- The newborn infant -- The low-birthweight infant -- Disorders of menstruation -- Psychological and physical disorders of the menstrual cycle -- Human sexuality -- Contraception -- Infertility -- Infections of the genital tract -- Atrophic and dystrophic conditions -- Endometriosis and adenomyosis -- Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Benign tumours, cysts, and anomalies of the genital tract -- Premalignant and malignant conditions of the female genital tract -- Pelvic organ prolapse, injury, fistulae and FGM -- The urinary tract and incontinence -- Gynaecological conditions in childhood and adolescence -- The menopause -- Female pelvic anatomy. |
| Subject |
Obstetrics.
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Genital Diseases, Female.
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Pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Complications.
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| Other Number |
2015044117 |
| Alt Author |
Abraham, Suzanne, author.
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| Note |
Fundamentals of obstetrics and gynaecology |
| ISBN |
9780702083013 |
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