Main description:

This textbook is a comprehensive guide to perinatology for trainees in obstetrics, trainees in paediatrics, and neonatal nurses.

Divided into seven sections, the book covers foetal wellbeing, foetal disorders, maternal illness and effects on the foetus, obstetric conditions and effects on the foetus or newborn, congenital infections, and delivery room management. The final section discusses foetal death and still birth, and placental examination.

Each section is further divided into various chapters covering different topics relevant to that section.

Each chapter is presented in a structured manner, with objectives clearly outlined, a concluding summary, and extensive references.

Topics are covered from a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on expertise from both obstetricians and neonatologists.

The book includes online access to video lectures, notes and self assessment.

Contents:

Section A: Fetal Wellbeing

Prenatal screening and diagnosis
Assessment of fetal wellbeing
Intrapartum fetal monitoring
Fetal therapies

Section B: Fetal Disorders

General approach to antenatally detected congenital malformations
CNS malformation
Congenital thoracic malformations
Congenital cardiovascular malformations
Genitourinary malformations
Musculoskeletal disorders
GIT disorders
Fetal growth restriction
Hydrops fetalis
Antenatal counselling or materno-fetal counselling

Section C: Maternal Medical Illness and Fetal Effects

Endocrine disorders
Hematological disorders - Part A - Anemia
Hematological disorders - Part B - Thrombocytopenia
Auto-immune disorders
Teratogenic exposure
Maternal medications and substance abuse
Systemic medical illness

Section D: Obstetric Conditions and Fetal/Neonatal Effects

Preterm labor and preterm premature rupture of membranes
Antenatal steroids
Prenatal neuroprotective strategies
Antepartum hemorrhage
Gestosis of pregnancy
Oligohydramnios/polyhydramnios
Multiple pregnancy
Bad obstetric history
Chorioamnionitis

Section E: Congenital Infections

Approach to a neonate with suspected congenital infection
Toxoplasma
Rubella
CMV
Herpes simplex
Syphilis
Other viral: Chickenpox, Zika, Chikungunia, Dengue, H1N1
Tuberculosis
HIV
Viral hepatitis
SARS CoV-2

Section F: Delivery Room Management

Neonatal resuscitation
Umbilical cord management
Perinatal asphyxia (identification and early management)
Care at birth
Postnatal care and discharge planning
Management of neonates with surgical conditions
Birth trauma
Medico-legal issues at birth (periviable deliveries, withdrawal of resuscitation ,neonatal palliative care

Section G: Miscellaneous

Fetal death or still birth (investigations, counselling)/autopsy
Placental examination