The tenth edition of Llewellyn-Jones Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology carries on the mission of Derek Llewellyn-Jones (encapsulated in the first edition of this book, published in 1969) to support the WHO's target to ensure women worldwide have good healthcare, safe deliveries and healthy children. In his words: 'It is our hope to continue to meet the needs of today's medical students and students of nursing and midwifery; and to encourage self-learning skills while providing essential information in a readable manner'. Intervention rates continue to climb; women in the developed world embark on pregnancy later in life and with more complex medical disorders. The need to know and apply the best available standards of care is ever more critical. The tenth edition brings this highly regarded book completely up to date whilst retaining its characteristic concision and readability. New to this edition: - Now on StudentConsult - New ultrasounds - New material covering: - Diabetes and obesity in pregnancy - Advances in IVF - Complications arising for older first-time mothers - Highly illustrated in full colour throughout - Totally revisedNew to this edition: - Now on StudentConsult - New ultrasounds - New material covering: - Diabetes and obesity in pregnancy - Advances in IVF - Complications arising for older first-time mothers - Highly illustrated in full colour throughout - Totally revised

Regarded as the leading textbook in obstetrics and gynaecology for over 50 years, Fundamentals of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an ideal introduction to the basic principles of this specialty for medical students, trainees, midwives and nurses. Intervention rates continue to climb; women in the developed world embark on pregnancy later in life and with more complex medical disorders. The need to know and apply the best available standards of care is ever more critical. The book comprehensively and clearly presents all the major components of women's reproductive health, from the basics of history and examination through to pelvic anatomy, development of the fetus, and maternal psychosocial issues. Fully updated in its eleventh edition by experts in their field, this much-loved book remains true to the vision of its first author, renowned Australian obstetrician Derek Llewellyn-Jones OBE – to apply the best available standards of care for women throughout their reproductive journey. In his words: 'It is our hope to continue to meet the needs of today's medical students and students of nursing and midwifery; and to encourage self-learning skills while providing essential information in a readable manner'. - New chapters on weight and reproductive health and polycystic ovarian syndrome - Hot topics covered include changes to cervical screening, disorders of sexual development, and COVID in pregnancy - Concise and readable - Suitable for students of medicine, midwifery and women's health - Clear, integrated approach – easy to follow - Highly illustrated in full colour throughout

Reviews normal and abnormal pregnancy, pap smears, infertility, menopause, sexual assault, and more. Full-color with this edition, including tables, drawings, and photographs. Considers the psychosocial aspects of the discipline and the contributions women bring to their own care and management. Includes over 250 line drawings to better illustrate procedures. Provides thorough coverage of clinical management

Comprehensive coverage of the clinical essentials of both obstetrics and gynaecology in one affordable volume. A new team of authors presents the latest advances in the management of pregnancy and the treatment of gynaecological disorders in a well-written, easy-to-read style. Shorter chapters, updated terminology, clearer scans, and more line drawings are just some of the fresh, new changes that bring this popular reference up-to-date and make it relevant to today's practice