Publisher's Synopsis
Developments in the scientific basis of obstetrics and gynaecology continue to be made. The fifth edition of this book is designed to reflect these recent changes. Recent advances covered in this edition include chorionic villus sampling, herpes simplex infections in pregnancy, psychiatric problems in pregnancy and the puerperium, prolonged pregnancy, deep venous thrombosis and cerebral palsy.;This volume aims to retain its practical emphasis while highlighting contemporary problems in obstetric care.
