A Practical Guide to Third Trimester of Pregnancy & Puerperium

Book excerpt: A Practical Guide to Third Trimester of Pregnancy & Puerperium is a comprehensive resource for the management of the final stage of pregnancy and its complications. Divided into 78 chapters, the book begins with chapters on risk management in obstetrics, a general introduction, and information on physiological changes during the third trimester of pregnancy. Further chapters cover care guidelines, clinical understanding and recent advances in management of the third trimester. Complications covered include pre-term labour, pre-labour rupture of membranes, post-term pregnancy, placental adhesive disorders, and umbilical cord abnormalities. Chapters in the second half of the book cover disorders that may be associated with third trimester pregnancy including gastrointestinal, endocrinal, thromboembolic, and psychiatric disorders. A Practical Guide to Third Trimester of Pregancy & Puerperium is enhanced by over 120 images and tables, providing quick reference information for obstetricians and gynaecologists. Key Points Comprehensive resource for the management of third trimester complications Covers a broad range of disorders, including associated gastrointestinal, vascular, and psychiatric disorders 124 images and illustrations