Obstetric Care

Gain a critical understanding of obstetrics, and a thorough knowledge base of modern management techniques, with this accessible textbook. While acting as a stand-alone text on obstetric care, this volume also forms part of a three-volume set - all authored by leading authorities - on the entirety of obstetric and gynecologic practice. Obstetric Care's topics are based on academic objectives of experts in the field. This textbook offers tailored support for new residents and experienced physicians alike. Obstetric Care is invaluable for wide-ranging yet concise reference material, and provides evidence based care recommendations for specific patient conditions. The chapters in this textbook are based on the objectives of the Committee for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology; the book offers outstanding modern management techniques across the obstetrics specialty, making it a go-to for reference and comprehensive study.

    Presents concise chapters for quick reference that can be read in one or two hours
    The textbook is part of a series that covers the breadth of the Ob/Gyn specialty - no other current series includes the level of comprehensive material
    Covers all obstetric topics recommended by the Committee for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Table of Contents

1. The history of obstetrics George Davis
2. Normal labor Etoi A. Garrison
3. Abnormal labor Rolanda Standifer and Etoi A. Garrison
4. Induction and augmentation of labor Aaron Goldberg
5. Placental abnormalities Loriana Newman and Heather Frey
6. Management of obstetric umbilical cord complications Phillip L. Bressman
7. Operative vaginal delivery George H. Davis
8. Cesarean section Theodore Tsaltas
9. Cesarean delivery complications and cesarean hysterectomy Melanie D. Altizer
10. Vaginal birth after cesarean Sara Petruska
11. Shoulder dystocia Christinne Canela
12. Perineal trauma after vaginal delivery: third and fourth degree lacerations and hematomas Anjali Martinez
13. Obstetric anesthesia Jeremy P. Campbell and Felicity Plaat
14. Intrapartum fetal monitoring Georgia Ferrell
15. Obstetric ultrasound for the generalist obstetrician Stephen Rotholz
16. Prenatal diagnosis Heather Anaya and Alexandria Betz
17. Genetics Selman I. Welt
18. Abnormal fetal growth Heidi Leftwich
19. Alloimmunization and non-immune hydrops Fetalis William Goodnight and Martin Olsen
20. Fetal anomalies Anitra Beasley
21. Malpresentation Martin Olsen
22. Intra-amniotic infection Ann E. Williford
23. Multifetal pregnancy Fidelma B. Rigby
24. Premature rupture of fetal membranes preterm and at term Julia Lagow
25. Preterm delivery Roxanne A. Vrees
26. Second trimester pregnancy loss Frances Casey
27. Third trimester fetal loss Erin C. Rebele
28. Antepartum hemorrhage Jessica R. Jackson and Julie DeCesare
29. Post-partum hemorrhage Julie DeCesare
30. Postpartum infection David Churchill and Mahmoud Moussa
31. The obstetric patient with trauma Felicity Plaat and Charles Cox
32. Post term pregnancy Olukayode Akinlaja and William Gist
33. Musculoskeletal disorders Sarah Shaffer and Colleen K. Stockdale
34. Obesity in pregnancy Jasjit K. Beausang and Shontreal M. Cooper
35. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum Olukayode Akinlaja and William Gist
36. Hypertension in pregnancy Lauren Coyne and Colleen Stockdale
37. Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy Cornelia R. Graves
38. Pulmonary disease in pregnancy Joseph Shumway and Isaac Babarinsa
39. Neurological disease complicating pregnancy Leah W. Antoniewicz and Karen M. Schneider
40. Renal diseases in pregnancy Moune Jabre Raughley and Gene La Monica
41. Hematologic diseases complicating pregnancy Natalie Bowersox
42. Gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy Stephen K. Patrick and Karen M. Schneider
43. Selected endocrine disorders in pregnancy Kenneth K. Chen
44. Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy Mohamad Hamdi
45. Connective tissue disorders and pregnancy Joseph E. Peterson
46. Dermatologic disorders and pregnancy Colleen Stockdale and Sarina Martini
47. Selected infectious diseases Marygrace Elson
48. Human immunodeficiency virus infection and pregnancy Denise Willers
49. Psychiatric diseases in pregnancy and the postpartum Period M. Camille Hoffman and Gareen Hamalian
50. Substance use in women and pregnancy Natalie E. Roche and Damali Campbell Oparaji
51. Cancer in pregnancy Scott D. Richard and Clinton A. Veselis
52. Thromboembolic complications of pregnancy Zachary C. Kuhlmann
53. Disability in pregnancy G. M. Ladson, K. Looney and S. Jackson

Martin Olsen, MD FACOG, is a medical educator at East Tennessee State University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has served as a Residency Program Director and Department Chair. He is an educational innovator and holder of US patents. Dr Olsen completed a Family Medicine residency program experience before his training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has taught in multiple international venues and has experience in the development of maternal safety programs