This two-book set reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine. The books presents the reader with the right information, in the right format, by summarizing evidence in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. Both books are also available separately.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- How to "Read" This Book -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Contributors -- 1. Preconception care -- 2. Prenatal care -- 3. Physiologic changes -- 4. Ultrasound -- 5. Prenatal diagnosis and screening for aneuploidy -- 6. Carrier screening for inherited genetic conditions -- 7. Before labor and first stage of labor -- 8. Second stage of labor -- 9. Third stage of labor -- 10. Intrapartum fetal monitoring -- 11. Analgesia and anesthesia -- 12. Operative vaginal delivery -- 13. Cesarean delivery -- 14. Trial of labor after caesarean delivery -- 15. Early pregnancy loss -- 16. Recurrent pregnancy loss -- 17. Preterm birth prevention in asymptomatic women -- 18. Preterm labor -- 19. Preterm premature rupture of membranes -- 20. Premature rupture of membranes at or near term -- 21. Induction of labor -- 22. Intra-amniotic infection -- 23. Meconium -- 24. Malpresentation and malposition -- 25. Shoulder dystocia -- 26. Postpartum hemorrhage, retained placenta, and uterine inversion -- 27. Late-term and postterm pregnancies -- 28. Placental disorders -- 29. Abruptio placentae -- 30. Postpartum care -- 31. The neonate -- 32. The adnexal mass -- 33. Cervical cancer screening and management in pregnancy -- Index

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Evidence-Based Guidelines reviews the evidence for best practice in maternal-fetal medicine. It presents the reader with the right information, in the right format, by summarizing evidence in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. Each guideline is designed to "make it easy to do it right", with appropriate use of proven interventions and no use of harmful interventions. Plenty of evidence is available so that well-informed clinicians can reduce errors, so that the first aim is ultimately to improve the health of mother and fetus by providing quality care.

This book, as well as complementary volume Maternal-Fetal Evidence Based Guidelines, aims to present the reader with the right information, with appropriate use of proven interventions and avoidance of ineffectual or harmful ones. It also rates the evidential base of the key references. The information is presented in an easy-to-access format by summarizing evidence succinctly and clearly in tables and algorithms. This volume reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics. New to this edition: New chapters on Jehovah's Witness patients and preconception care New references that have been assessed and graded in terms of their evidence base Management of all common procedures are included: Ultrasound and screening Caesarean delivery First trimester pregnancy loss Preterm birth Induced labour

This new edition of an acclaimed text reviews the evidence for best practice in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, to present the reader with the right information, with appropriate use of proven interventions and avoidance of ineffectual or harmful ones. The information is presented in the right format by summarizing evidence succinctly and clearly in tables and algorithms. The aim is to inform the clinician, to reduce errors and "to make it easy to do it right." The volume can be purchased separately or together with the companion volume on Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines (set ISBN 9780367567033). The Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is published in conjunction with the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. From reviews of previous editions: "An excellent resource with quick and easy protocols... this book has a permanent spot on my shelf." — Doody’s Review Service

This two book set reviews the evidence for best practice in obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine. The books presents the reader with the right information, in the right format, by summarizing evidence in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. The use of each guideline is aimed at "make it easy to do it right", with appropriate use of proven interventions and no use of harmful interventions. Plenty of evidence is available so that well-informed clinicians can reduce errors, so that the first aim is ultimately to improve the health of mother and fetus by providing quality care. The set will be essential reading for all obstetricians and gynecologists, both in training and already in practice, and their staff and patients. Both books are also available separately.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Evidence-Based Guidelines reviews the evidence for best practice in maternal-fetal medicine. It presents the reader with the right information, in the right format, by summarizing evidence in easy-to-use tables and algorithms. Each guideline is designed to "make it easy to do it right", with appropriate use of proven interventions and no use of harmful interventions. Plenty of evidence is available so that well-informed clinicians can reduce errors, so that the first aim is ultimately to improve the health of mother and fetus by providing quality care.