Essentials of Obstetrics 2ed

1. Foundational Principles of Obstetrics
Covers the basic anatomical, physiological, and hormonal changes during pregnancy, ensuring a clear understanding of maternal adaptation and fetal development.

2. Antenatal Care and Risk Assessment
Provides a structured approach to prenatal care, including screening protocols, nutritional guidelines, and early detection of high-risk pregnancies.

3. Normal and Abnormal Labor
Explains the stages of labor, mechanisms of delivery, and management of complications such as preterm labor, dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage. Essentials of Obstetrics

4. Fetal Monitoring and Assessment
Discusses advanced techniques in fetal surveillance, including ultrasound, Doppler studies, and cardiotocography to ensure fetal well-being.

5. Obstetric Emergencies and Critical Care
Highlights the identification and management of life-threatening conditions like eclampsia, placental abruption, and uterine rupture, with updated emergency protocols.

6. Evidence-Based Practice and Guidelines
Emphasizes current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices to support safe and effective obstetric decision-making in both low- and high-resource settings.