A concise, attractive textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology written primarily for undergraduate medical students that presents all the essential information on this speciality in an interesting and digestible way, by means of succinctly written text and a variety of helpful boxes, 'tips' and illustrations.

•  new arrangement of contents in sections (reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynaecology,) - division into sections makes for easy reference

•  completely rewritten text, employing a new presentation that makes use of more headings, lists and boxes - makes book more attractive and easier to find specific types of material

•  new chapter on fetal assessment, including intrapartum monitoring

•  all illustrations redrawn for this edition

•  full colour throughout

•  plentiful boxes and tables in all chapters

•  the text incorporate 'tips' and information pointers - displayed as small integrated boxes and preceded by a recognisable icon

•  each chapter will also end with a summary - an ideal revision aid

　◇  New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring.

　◇  Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecology―for easy reference.

　◇  Features a superb art program—in full color throughout―with completely redrawn illustrations.

　◇  Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes.

　◇  Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes.

　◇  Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the presentation and management of key clinical conditions or signs and symptoms.

　◇  Highlights the management of life-threatening situations in emergency boxes.

　◇  Incorporates alerts and practice tips throughout.

　◇  Provides a key facts summary at the end of each chapter to aid in reader comprehension.

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

6. History taking and examination in obstetrics

7. Normal pregnancy and antenatal care

8. Antenatal disorders

9. Antepartum haemorrhage

10. Congenital abnormalities and infections in pregnancy

11. Assessment of fetal wellbeing

12. Normal labour

13. Abnormal labour

14. Multiple pregnancy

15. The puerperium

16. Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy / Margaret Oates

17. History taking and examination in gynaecology

18. Disorders of menstruation and the menopause

19. Infertility and disorders of sexual function

20. Complications of early pregnancy

21. Contraception and termination of pregnancy. 22. Genital tract infections

23. Lesions of the upper genital tract

24. Lesions of the lower genital tract

25. Prolapse and disorders of the urinary tract

App. Medicolegal aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology