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Book SynopsisThis compassionate guide presents an array of new perspectives on the emotional effects of breast cancer and includes many personal testimonies from women who have been diagnosed with this disease. Written by a breast cancer survivor and practising psychologist, it shares practical ideas to help support sufferers at all stages, be it at diagnosis, during treatment or during life after the initial treatments are over. The concise, easy-to-read format includes exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. It is a must for all breast cancer patients and sufferers, their families and friends. Its real-life approach, using first hand accounts, is also highly recommended for all health and social care professionals wanting a fresh approach to managing the emotional impacts of breast cancer. The shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer is hard to describe in words, as anyone who has had to suffer this diagnosis knows. Until it happens to us, we cannot really know how it feels. Not only do we have to deal with the diagnosis and subsequent treatments, but also we have to deal with the fact that breast cancer profoundly affects how we feel about ourselves as women. From the IntroductionTrade Review'The book has exercises to develop an acceptance of thoughts and feelings, whilst the individual accounts validate the multitude of emotions felt by sufferers. This book has had glowing reviews and it is easy to see why; it has the tone of a good friend and the wisdom of a health care professional. Anything to get through the trauma of breast cancer is a must, and this book impressed me on many levels: An essential.' - Frost MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. Why I have written this book. About this book. Moving on. What affects how we feel when we have breast cancer? Prognosis. Treatment. Myths about treatment. Other feelings we often experience. Some practical suggestions that might be helpful. Longer-term shock. The longer-term impact of trauma. Why can people, including those of us with breast cancer, often act as if breast cancer is easier to live with than it is? Relationships. Family and friends. Relationships with doctors and nurses. Getting emotional support during breast cancer. Is this fear of cancer/ breast cancer made worse by anything else? All cancers are hard to live with, but is there anything about breast cancer that is different? Why can having breast cancer make us feel bad about ourselves? Why can we easily feel this bad? Am I to blame? Long-term effects of treatment. Further reading. Finally. Please don't. Just diagnosed. Shock. It's not your fault. Talking to doctors and nurses about your diagnosis and surgery. Reactions of those around us. Telling people. After surgery. A final reminder. References.

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Book SynopsisIs women's destiny rooted in their biology? This book argues that the definition of femininity as propounded by gynaecological science is a cultural product of a wider, more political context.Trade Review'Moscucci has highlighted some critical debates concerning women's bodies and medical practice. She … draws on a wide range of material and disciplines to give a focused and coherent argument which provides a stimulating and valuable discussion for anyone interested in gender, the history of medicine and cultural attitudes.' Gender and History'[This] temperate but powerful study is a model instance of the successful integration of medical and women's history.' Roy Porter, Medical History'The Science of Woman deserves to be read by anyone interested in the history of professionalization and the emergence of specialisms as well as of sexuality and gender.' Michael Bevan, Social History of MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Problem of Femininity: 1. Woman's sexuality and population concerns; 2. Woman's place in nature; 3. Nature and the environment; 4. A theory of femininity; 5. Physiology and social roles; Part II. Men-Midwives and Medicine: The Origins of a Profession: 6. Midwives and accoucheurs; 7. The 'obstetric revolution' and eighteenth-century medical politics; 8. The nineteenth century: obstetrics, gynaecology and general practice; 9. Educated accoucheurs; Part III. The Rise of the Women's Hospitals: 10. Hospitals, specialists and nineteenth-century medicine; 11. The first women's hospital; 12. A moral institution; 13. The Chelsea Hospital for Women; Part IV. Woman and her diseases: 14. The pathology of femininity; 15. Surgical analysis; 16. Penetrating private parts: the 'speculum question'; 17. Precept and practice; Part V. The 'Unsexing' of Women: 18. Early controversies; 19. A question of values; 20. Pathological pregnancies; 21. The triumph of ovariotomy; 22. The Imlach affair; Part VI. From the British Gynaecological Society to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: 23. The 'handcuffed obstetrician'; 24. The Meadows incident; 25. A British gynaecological society; 26. A college of obstetricians and gynaecologists; 27. Restructuring the profession; Conclusion; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisOvarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a condition that can occur in women undergoing in vitro fertilization, after having follicle stimulation hormone (FSH) injections to stimulate egg growth and maturation. Some patients respond excessively to the drug and dose given. If large numbers of eggs mature, the high hormone levels combined with the increased size of the ovaries, can cause extreme, and sometimes lethal, side effects. The pathophysiology, prevention and management of this syndrome have been revolutionized over the past decade and it is important for reproductive practitioners and infertility specialists to understand the latest findings about this potentially deadly condition. The author reviews in depth the important classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, complications and prediction, prevention and treatment options for this pathology. This book is intended for infertility specialists, reproductive medicine specialists and assisted reproduction specialists.Trade Review'… this is a good summary of the current evidence on ovarian hyperstimulation and it should be available to all who stimulate ovaries for assisted conception.' The Obstetrician & GynaecologistTable of ContentsForeword Robert Edwards; Preface; Introduction; 1. Classification; 2. Epidemiology; 3. Pathophysiology; 4. Genetics; 5. Complications; 6. Prediction and Patient Education; 7. Prevention of OHSS; 8. Treatment of OHSS.

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Book SynopsisThis volume describes culture media and solutions used in human ART; how they have been developed for in vitro human pre-implantation embryo development, the function and importance of the various components in media and solutions and how they interact, and how the systems in which these are used can influence outcomes. Chapters discuss inorganic solutes, energy substrates, amino acids, macromolecules, cytokines, growth factors, buffers, pH, osmolality, and the interaction of these parameters. The role of incubators and other physical factors are reviewed, along with the relevance and prospects of emerging technologies: morphokinetic analysis using time-lapse imaging and dynamic fluid incubation systems. Results of prospective randomized trials are emphasized to ascertain the added value of these techniques for selecting viable embryos. This comprehensive guide will be invaluable for embryologists, physicians and all personnel involved in the fluid products used in human ART seeking toTable of ContentsForeword Alan Trounson; Part I. Culture Media and Solutions: 1. Overview Patrick Quinn; 2. Media and embryo interactions Patrick Quinn; 3. Female tract environment and its relationship to ART media composition Henry J. Leese and Sarah Louise Whitear; 4. Buffering systems in IVF Natalie A. Clark and Jason E. Swain; 5. Essential features in media development for spermatozoa, oocytes and embryos David Mortimer; 6. Macromolecular supplementation of embryo culture media Thomas B. Pool; 7. Monozygotic twinning and assisted reproduction. Laboratory or clinical? Marius Meintjes; 8. Amino acids and ammonium Deirdre Zander-Fox and Michelle Lane; 9. Growth factors and cytokines in embryo development Sarah A. Robertson and Jeremy G. Thompson; 10. Osmolality Jay M. Baltz; 11. pH control in the embryo culture environment Joe Conaghan; 12. In vitro maturation of immature human oocytes Ri-Cheng Chian, Shan-Jun Dai and Yao Wang; 13. Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation media Diana Patricia Bernal, Ching-Chien Chang and Zsolt Peter Nagy; 14. International regulation of ART media Theresa Jeary; Part II. Culture Systems: 15. Culture of embryos in dynamic fluid environments André Monteiro da Rocha and Gary Daniel Smith; 16. Time-lapse imaging of embryo development: using morphokinetic analysis to select viable embryos Markus H. M. Montag, Kamilla S. Pedersen and Niels B. Ramsing; 17. Optimizing culture conditions Kathleen A. Miller; 18. Low cost IVF Luca Gianaroli, M. Cristina Magli and Anna P. Ferraretti; 19. Incubators old and new Eduardo Kelly and Takeo Cho; 20. Incubator management William R. Boone and H. Lee Higdon, III; 21. Summary and conclusions Patrick Quinn; Index.

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Book SynopsisA potential crisis in human fertility is brewing. As societies become more affluent, they experience changes that have a dramatic impact on reproduction. As average family sizes fall, the selection pressure for high-fertility genes decreases; exacerbated by the IVF industry which allows infertility-linked genes to pass into the next generation. Male fertility rates are low, for many reasons including genetics and exposure to environmental toxins. So, a perfect storm of factors is contriving to drive fertility rates down at unprecedented rates. If we do not recognize the reality of our situation and react accordingly, an uncontrollable decline in population numbers is likely, which we''ll be unable to reverse. This book will address, in a unique and multi-faceted way, how the consequences of modern life affects fertility, so that we can consider behavioural, social, medical and environmental changes which could reduce the severity of what is about to come.Trade Review'A thoughtful and forward-looking, expertly written analysis of human fertility projected into the future. This book not only analyses medical or environmental reasons and causes of human infertility but also educational, demographic and economic developments, and puts them into perspective. With this, the book points out the consequences of declining human fertility as well as possible solutions. A must read, not only for fertility specialists.' Ralf R. Henkel, LogixX Pharma Ltd., Theale, Berkshire, UK and Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK'In The Infertility Trap, Professor John Aitken presents a unique view on the future of our species survival if we do not reconsider the ways we are conducting reproductive medicine. This book is a wake-up call to seek novel and safe alternatives for male contraception to help family planning.' Cristian O'Flaherty, Professor in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaTable of ContentsForeword; Chapter 1; 1.1. Prologue; 1.2. Summary; 1.3. References; Chapter 2; 2.1. A journey into the demographic heart of the matter; 2.2. The shape of world population growth; 2.3. The emergence of infertility; 2.4. Longevity, population momentum and migration; 2.4.1. Longevity; 2.4.2. Longevity, affluence and infant mortality; 2.4.3. GDP and Health: mixed blessings; 2.4.4. Population momentum; 2.4.5. The key role played by migration; 2.4.6. Can China and India save us?; 2.4.7. Can Africa save us?; 2.5. Forecasting an uncertain future; 2.6. Summary; 2.7. References; Chapter 3; 3.1. Female fertility: hostage to affluence, age and the search for self-fulfilment; 3.1.1. The ascent of affluence; 3.1.2. Affluence, infertility and the Malthusian paradox; 3.2. The demographic transition; 3.3. Socio-educational factors and fertility; 3.3.1. Educational drivers for female infertility; 3.3.2. Female education and marriage; 3.4. The intersection of education and reproductive biology; 3.4.1. The fundamental biology of female reproduction; 3.4.2. Age of Menarche; 3.4.3. The reproductive years – over before you know it; 3.5. How the immaturity of human infants shapes our reproduction; 3.6. Reproduction and the care of our offspring; 3.6.1. What is the point of granny and grandad?; 3.7. Marriage – virtue or vestige; 3.8. Importance of adequate sex education; 3.8.1. Why have my eggs forsaken me?'; 3.9. Chromosomal abnormalities and female infertility; 3.10. The IVF industry and maternal age; 3.11. Are there any solutions to age dependent female infertility?; 3.11.1. Oocyte donation; 3.11.2. Oocyte freezing; 3.12. Socio-political issues; 3.12.1. Why would women wed?; 3.12.2. A role for pro-natalist Government policies?; 3.13. Summary; 3.14. References; Chapter 4; 4.1. What is happening to the human male?; 4.2. Testicular cancer; 4.3. Cancer and Opulence; 4.4. Other defects of the male reproductive tract; 4.5. The vexed question of declining sperm counts; 4.6. Possible causes of declining sperm counts; 4.7. Environmental pollution and semen quality; 4.8. Falling testosterone levels and semen quality; 4.9. Summary; 4.10. References; Chapter 5; 5.1. The miracle of conception; 5.1.1. The human spermatozoon; 5.1.2. The timing of insemination; 5.1.3. The ripening of spermatozoa in the female tract; 5.1.4. The complexity of fertilisation; 5.2. Summary; 5.3. References; Chapter 6; 6.1. Why are men infertile?; 6.1.1. Hamsters and human sperm function; 6.2. Oxidative stress and the infertile male; 6.2.1. Reactive oxygen species; 6.2.2. Thaddeus Mann and oxidative stress; 6.2.3. Oxidative stress and DNA damage; 6.2.4. Oxidative DNA damage and mutations on the offspring; 6.3. Genetic causes of male infertility; 6.3.1. Y-chromosome deletion; 6.3.2. Other genetic causes; 6.4. Summary; 6.5. References; Chapter 7; 7.1. The Janus faces of IVF; 7.1.1. Steptoe, Edwards and Purdy: the development of IVF; 7.1.2. ICSI and Male Infertility; 7.1.3. The rise of ICSI; 7.2. Consequences of ART when conducted at scale; 7.3. Negative impacts on IVF on the mutational load carried by children; 7.4. Impact of assisted conception on fertility; 7.5. Summary; 7.6. References; Chapter 8; 8.1. The gathering storm; 8.2. The infertility trap; 8.2.1. Demographic factors; 8.2.2. Social factors; 8.2.3. Economic factors; 8.2.4. Environmental factors; 8.2.5. Evolutionary factors; 8.3. Summary; 8.4. References; Chapter 9; 9.1. How do we escape the trap?; 9.2. Sex Education; 9.3. Remove reproductive toxicants; 9.4. Counter oxidative stress; 9.5. Elevate the status of reproductive toxicology; 9.6. Find ways of working with the IVF industry; 9.7. Engineer social change; 9.8. Summary; 9.9. References; Acknowledgements; Index.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the format change to single best answer questions (SBAs) for the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, this excellent resource is fully aligned with the new syllabus and exam style. Topics covered include basic clinical and surgical skills, all stages of pregnancy from antenatal care to postpartum problems, and general gynaecological and fertility concerns. Containing 310 single best answer (SBA) style questions, detailed explanations ensure candidates understand the reasoning and evidence-based decision-making behind each answer. With a recommended reading source also provided readers can explore and revise topics in further detail to reinforce their learning. A further 130 questions are included in two mock exam papers, helping candidates to strengthen their time management skills. Written by an author with many years'' experience working on the DRCOG, candidates can be sure of the exact question format and how best to prepare for the actual examTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The DRCOG exam; 3. Curriculum module 1: the individual seeking fertility regulation and sexual health assessment; 4. Curriculum module 2: the couple with subfertility; 5. Curriculum module 3: the woman in early pregnancy; 6. Curriculum module 4: the pregnant woman; 7. Curriculum module 5: the peripartum woman and the neonate; 8. Curriculum module 6: the girl/woman presenting with emergency or urgent gynaecological problems; 9. Curriculum module 7: the girl/woman presenting with non-urgent gynaecological problems; 10. Answers for module 1: the individual seeking fertility regulation and sexual health assessment; 11. Answers for module 2: the couple with subfertility; 12. Answers for module 3: the woman in early pregnancy; 13. Answers for module 4: the pregnant woman; 14. Answers for module 5: the peripartum woman and the neonate; 15. Answers for module 6: the girl/woman presenting with emergency or urgent gynaecological problems; 16. Answers for module 7: the girl/woman presenting with non-urgent gynaecological problems; 17. Exam paper 1: single best answer questions; 18. Exam paper 1: answers; 19. Exam paper 2: single best answer questions; 20. Exam paper 2: answers; Appendix 1. DRCOG syllabus; Appendix 2. Useful web addresses; Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I. Neurophysiologic changes in pregnancy 1. Neuroendocrine mechanisms of reproduction 2. Neurophysiological and cognitive changes in pregnancy 3. Adaptations in autonomic nervous system regulation in normal and hypertensive pregnancy 4. Physiology of the cerebrovascular adaptation to pregnancy 5. Neurobiology of maternal mental illness SECTION II. The pregnant patient: General issues in neurologic care 6. Epidemiology of neurologic disease in pregnancy 7. Neuro-obstetrics: A multidisciplinary approach to care of women with neurologic disease 8. Perinatal pharmacology and safety profiles 9. Neuroimaging and radiation exposure in pregnancy 10. Neuro-anesthesiology in pregnancy 11. Neurocritical care of the pregnant patient 12. Neurologic complications of medical conditions in pregnancy 13. The ethics of neurologically complicated pregnancies SECTION III. Prenatal neurologic diagnoses: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management 14. The developing brain by trimester 15. Diagnosis and management of congenital neurologic disease during pregnancy 16. Perinatal stroke

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Book SynopsisProviding the most reliable and up-to-date information on this very common and difficult disorder, she helps women understand uterine fibroids and make the best possible choices about their care.Trade ReviewThis exceptionally well-written book is easy to read (estimated 9th grade reading level) and helpful to women wishing to understand fibroids and make health decisions... Highly recommended. -- Nancy Crossfield Consumer Connection 2007 Dr. Stewart offers practical, down-to-earth advice about when to seek treatment and which choice may be optimal in a given situation. American Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2008 A heavily referenced work recommended... for comprehensive consumer-health collections and large public libraries. Library Journal 2007 Addresses the newest research into fibroids and their treatment. -- Rebecca Traister Salon 2008 This book is a comprehensive account of uterine fibroids for the motivated patient. Doody's Review Service 2008 Readers are unlikely to find many 'here is what you should do' answers. Rather, one will walk away with greater insight, recommendations on how one might proceed and likely more questions than when one began. Uterine Fibroids: The Complete Guide is a must-read for every woman and should be on the reading list of all medics. -- Mohammad Sami Walid, M.D., Ph.D. Journal of the National Medical Association 2008 Very readable. I think that most patients and even some medical staff, will find this book very informative and helpful. -- Elizabeth E. Puscheck American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2008Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I. About FibroidsChapter 1. Who Gets Fibroids, and What Are the Symptoms?Chapter 2. What Are Uterine Fibroids?Chapter 3. Why We Are So Far Behind in Understaning and Treating FibroidsChapter 4. The Endocrinology of the UterusChapter 5. Why Do Fibroids Form?Chapter 6. Diagnosis: How Do I Know That I Have Fibroids?Chapter 7. What Firboids Come BackPart II. Surgical TreatmentChapter 8. Surgery Inside the Uterus: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, Endometrial Ablation, and Vaginal MyomectomyChapter 9. Laparoscopic Myomectomy and MyolysisChapter 10. Abdominal MyomectomyChapter 11. Uterine Artery EmbolizationChapter 12. Focused Ultrasound Surgery and Other Thermoablative TherapiesChapter 13. HysterectomyPart III. Medical TreatmentChapter 14. Tradtional Hormonal Therapies: Birth Control Pills and ProgestinChapter 15. GnRH Agonists, Add-Back Therapies, and GnRH AntagonistsChapter 16. Innovative Medical Strategies for Treating Uterine FibroidsPart IV. Other Factors, Other ConditionsChapter 17. The Genetics of FibroidsChapter 18. Pregnancy, Infertility, and MiscarriageChapter 19. Adenomyosis and Endometrial PolypsChapter 20. Uterine CancersChapter 21. Alternative and Complementary TherapiesChapter 23. What Can We Do about Firbroids?Appendix: Hints for Surgical RecoveryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe first complete reference dedicated to the full spectrum of women''s imaging topics Women's imaging refers to the use of imaging modalities (X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI) available for aiding in the diagnosis and care of such female-centric diseases as cancer of the breast, uterus, and ovaries. Currently, there is no single reference source that provides adequate discussions of MRI and its important role in the diagnosis of patients with women''s health issues. Thoroughly illustrated with the highest-quality radiographic images available, Women's Imaging: MRI with Multimodality Correlation provides a concise overview of the topic and emphasizes practical image interpretation. It makes clear use of tables and diagrams, and offers careful examination of differential diagnosis with special notes on key learning points. Placing great emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), while providing correlations to other important imaging modTable of ContentsContributors, vii Preface, ix 1 Pelvis MRI: introduction and technique, 1 Michele A. Brown & Richard C. Semelka 2 Imaging the vagina and urethra, 8 Shannon St. Clair, Randy Fanous, Mohamed El-Azzazi, Richard C. Semelka, & Michele A. Brown 3 Pelvic floor imaging, 27 Laura E. Rueff & Steven S. Raman 4 Imaging the uterus, 49 Randy Fanous, Katherine M. Richman, Chayanin Angthong, Mohamed El-Azzazi, & Michele A. Brown 5 Imaging the adnexa, 88 Michele A. Brown, Mary K. O’Boyle, Chayanin Angthong, Mohamed El-Azzazi, & Richard C. Semelka 6 Imaging maternal conditions in pregnancy, 131 Lorene E. Romine, Randy Fanous, Michael J. Gabe, Richard C. Semelka, & Michele A. Brown 7 Fetal imaging, 180 Lorene E. Romine, Ryan C. Rockhill, Michael J. Gabe, Reena Malhotra, Richard C. Semelka, & Michele A. Brown 8 Breast MRI: introduction and technique, 239 Michael J. Gabe, Jasmina Boban, Dragana Djilas, Vladimir Ivanovic, & Haydee Ojeda-Fournier 9 ACR breast MRI lexicon and interpretation, 264 Julie Bykowski, Natasa Prvulovic Bunovic, Dragana Djilas, & Haydee Ojeda-Fournier 10 Preoperative breast cancer evaluation and advanced breast cancer imaging, 296 Jade de Guzman, Dragana Bogdanovic-Stojanovic, Dragana Djilas, & Haydee Ojeda-Fournier 11 Postsurgical breast and implant imaging, 322 Julie Bykowski, Dag Pavic, Dragana Djilas, & Haydee Ojeda-Fournier 12 MR-guided breast interventions, 346 Michael J. Gabe, Dragana Djilas, Dag Pavic, & Haydee Ojeda-Fournier Index, 363

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Book SynopsisAs our understanding of the human body broadens, so does the need for a comprehensive text that encompasses all aspects of human development. Essential Human Development is a great course companion that focuses on the human life cycle, ideal for the undergraduate student new to these fields, or for qualified practitioners looking for a reference guide. Featuring key information points and self-test assessments in each chapter, the book is organised in an accessible manner, beginning with fertilisation and embryology, then moving on to obstetric medicine, neonatal care and child health, with the final section exploring gynaecological medicine. Ensuring that information is placed in context to aid understanding, Essential Human Development is the perfect support for the modern medical school curriculum, as well as a vital reminder of the core information needed whilst on a women or child health clinical placement.Table of ContentsList of contributors ix Preface xi How to use your textbook xii About the companion website xiii Part 1: Fertilisation 1 1 Principles of development 3Sam Webster 2 The female reproductive system 12Sam Webster 3 The male reproductive system 24Sam Webster 4 Fertilisation 32Sam Webster 5 Embryology: zygote to blastocyst 38Sam Webster 6 Embryonic stem cells 43Sam Webster Part 2: Pregnancy 49 7 Embryology 51Sam Webster 8 Physiology of pregnancy 59Sam Webster 9 Antenatal care 64Marion Beard 10 Antenatal screening and prenatal diagnosis 71Alan Treharne and Marsham Moselhi 11 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 82Sharif Ismail 12 Diseases in pregnancy I 89Alan Treharne and Cerys Scarr 13 Diseases in pregnancy II 94Alan Treharne, Cerys Scarr and Aleksandra Komarzyniec-Pyzik 14 Multiple pregnancy and other antenatal complications 103Marion Beard 15 Problems in late pregnancy 109Deepa Balachandran Nair 16 Fetal growth and tests of fetal wellbeing 117Maitreyee Deshpande 17 The eye in pregnancy and the newborn 122Colm McAlinden Part 3: Birth 137 18 Normal labour 139Euan Kevelighan 19 Abnormal labour 146Franz Majoko 20 The puerperium 155Fran Hodge 21 Obstetric emergencies 162Benjamin Chisholme and Euan Kevelighan Part 4: Neonatology 173 22 Newborn resuscitation and newborn examination 175Nitin Goel and Jamie Evans 23 Newborn feeding, jaundice and maternal diabetes 184Geraint Morris 24 The preterm infant 189Nitin Goel 25 Congenital and perinatal infection 196Ian Morris Part 5: Childhood and adolescence 205 26 History and examination in childhood 207Shabeena Webster and Geraint Morris 27 Normal growth and developmental milestones 213Bethan Williams 28 Developmental delay 241Bethan Williams 29 Genetics 249Dana Beasley 30 Neurodevelopmental disorders 256Surekha Tuohy 31 Puberty 263Christopher Bidder 32 Non-accidental injury and neglect 271Catrin Simpson 33 Neurological problems 278Cathy White 34 Infections and immunodeficiency 292Pramodh Vallabhaneni 35 Haematology and oncology 299Pramodh Vallabhaneni 36 Congential and acquired heart disease 307Geraint Morris 37 Metabolic and endocrine disorders 319Shabeena Webster 38 Respiratory problems 333Toni Williams 39 Gastroenterology, nutrition and faltering growth 341Lakshmipriya Selvarajan 40 Renal and urinary problems 35Dana Beasley 41 Dermatology 363Rebecca Balfour 42 Rheumatology and orthopaedics 374Rebecca Balfour 43 Paediatric surgery 385Toni Williams 44 Paediatric pharmacology 391Lakshmipriya Selvarajan Part 6: Gynaecology 395 45 Problems in early pregnancy 397Manju Nair 46 Subfertility 409Gurpreet Singh Kalra 47 Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and endometriosis 419Aisling Carroll-Downey and Euan Kevelighan 48 Termination of pregnancy 428Sophie Walker and Jennifer Davies-Oliveira 49 Contraception 433Ruth Frazer 50 Obstetric and gynaecological operations 440Nisha Kadwadkar and Euan Kevelighan 51 The menopause 448Kinza Younas Index 455

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Book SynopsisClinical management algorithms for common and unusual obstetric problems have been developed to help guide practitioners to the best treatment options for patients.Table of ContentsPreface vii List of abbreviations ix Section 1 Preventative Health 1 1 Abnormal Pap Smear in Pregnancy 2 2 Immunization 5 3 Preconception Care 8 4 Prenatal Care 11 Section 2 Maternal Disorders 13 5 Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome 14 6 Asthma 17 7 Cholestasis of Pregnancy 20 8 Chronic Hypertension 22 9 Deep Vein Thrombosis 25 10 Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 28 11 Gestational Hypertension 31 12 Preeclampsia 33 13 Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus 36 14 Pulmonary Edema 38 15 Pulmonary Embolism 41 16 Renal Disease 44 17 Seizure Disorder 46 18 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 49 19 Thrombocytopenia 52 20 Thyroid Dysfunction 55 Section 3 Infectious Complications 59 21 Asymptomatic Bacteriuria 60 22 Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis 62 23 Lower Genital Tract Infection 64 24 Group B β]Hemolytic Streptococcus 66 25 Hepatitis B 69 26 Herpes Simplex Virus 71 27 Human Immunodeficiency Virus 73 28 Parvovirus B19 76 29 Syphilis 78 30 Tuberculosis 81 31 Chorioamnionitis (Intraamniotic Infection) 84 Section 4 Antenatal Complications 87 32 Advanced Maternal Age 88 33 Antepartum Fetal Testing 90 34 Breast Lesions 93 35 Cervical Insufficiency 96 36 First]trimester Vaginal Bleeding 99 37 Higher]Order Multifetal Pregnancy 102 38 Hyperemesis Gravidarum 104 39 Intrauterine Fetal Demise 107 40 Fetal Growth Restriction 109 41 Isoimmunization 113 42 Macrosomia 116 43 Medically]Indicated Late Preterm and Early Term Delivery 119 44 Obesity 121 45 Oligohydramnios 124 46 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 127 47 Placenta Accreta 130 48 Placenta Previa 133 49 Placental Abruption 135 50 Polyhydramnios 138 51 Post]term Pregnancy 141 52 Pregnancy Termination 144 53 Prenatal Diagnosis 147 54 Preterm Labor 150 55 Screening for Preterm Birth 153 56 Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes 156 57 Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) 159 58 Teratology 161 59 Term Premature Rupture of the Membranes 164 60 Twin Pregnancy 166 Section 5 Intrapartum/Postpartum Complications 169 61 Breech Presentation 170 62 Intrapartum Fetal Testing 173 63 Cesarean Delivery 176 64 Operative Vaginal Delivery 179 65 Severe Perineal Lacerations 182 66 Intrapartum Management of Twin Pregnancy 185 67 Postpartum Hemorrhage 187 68 Retained Placenta 191 69 Postpartum Endomyometritis 194 70 Mastitis 196 71 Vasa Previa 198 72 Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders 200 73 Sterilization 202 Section 6 Obstetric Emergencies 205 74 Acute Abdomen in Pregnancy 206 75 Acute Asthma Exacerbation 209 76 Acute Shortness of Breath 211 77 Cord Prolapse 213 78 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 215 79 Diabetic Ketoacidosis 218 80 Eclampsia 220 81 Shoulder Dystocia 223 82 Thyroid Storm 226 Recommended Reading 229 Index 243

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Book SynopsisCritical Care Obstetrics Improve medical outcomes for both mothers and children with this essential guide For the first time in decades, maternal mortality rates are climbing in the United States. Factors including lack of access to prenatal care, un- or underinsured populations, rising rates of cardiovascular disease, and more combine to make pregnancy and childbirth more dangerous prospects. In this environment, the study of critical care obstetrics has never been more essential. Critical Care Obstetrics, Seventh Edition a fully updated guide to the medical management of serious conditions in pregnancy and childbirth. Beginning with basic principles, it surveys the potential serious complications occurring in pregnancy and delivery and the techniques and procedures for maximizing patient outcomes for both pregnant people and fetuses. This clear, accessible text promises to continue the essential work of earlier editions. Readers of the seventh edition of Critical Care Obstetrics will also find: Detailed protocols for implementing life-saving treatments in emergencies New chapters on topics including ECMO, antibiotics, and pneumonia Authorship by internationally renowned experts in emergency obstetrics Critical Care Obstetrics is ideal for working clinical obstetricians and for trainees in obstetrics and gynecology.

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Book SynopsisIn The Queen V, the beloved OB-GYN, celebrity doctor, and star of Bravo's Married to Medicine reveals the twelve principles behind a happy and healthy vagina...and other lady parts.After twenty years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there's nothing Dr. Jackie Walters hasn't seen. And now, in her new book, the widely-adored OB-GYN invites you to put your feet in the stirrups and investigate. Whether she's covering libido, contraceptives, labiaplasty, or fertility, Dr. Jackie educates readers with her characteristic grace and pragmatism. Both funny and informative, she brings you on a quest through the female reproductive system-answering all the burning (and itching, and smelling...) questions you've always been afraid to ask. Dr. Jackie knows that every woman is different, and she's designed a reading experience that's tailor-made for each individual. After taking a fun quiz to uncover your own vaginal personality (V.P.), you'll

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!The updated 4th Edition of Stephenson’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Obstetrics and Gynecology offers the most in-depth, current, and consistent coverage of this crucial sonography topic available today. And is an intregal part of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series , which includes new editions of Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Abdomen and Superficial Structures, Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: The Vascular System, provides the right content at the right level for the right way to teach and learn. New and updated images throughout each text help bring the visual field of sonography to life. Up-to-date coverage of diagnostic criteria in every text reflects today’s best practices. Pathology boxes with tables of relevant pathologies are ideal for quick reference or review.<

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Book SynopsisA Davis’s Notes TitlePerfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to the essential clinical information you need to care for obstetric, gynecological, newborn, and pediatric patients in any setting. The 4th Edition of this popular pocket guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect nursing practice today. New, Updated & Revised! Thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the art and science of nursing today, including the latest guidelines, warning signs, and patient care for common procedures during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.New! Coverage of families dealing with newborn anomaly, birth injury, or fetal demise, the high-risk or ill newborn, and nursing care of children and families dealing with end-of-life issues.New! Content on assessment and nursing care of the opioid-addicted mother/newborn and nursing care of the child with cerebral palsy.New! Content on pediatric blood pressure assessment and charts.Updated & Revised! The most current guidelines, including ACOG Pap Smear, CDC Immunization in Pregnancy, ACOG and ACS Mammography, and ACOG and ACS Breast Self-Exam and Breast Self-Awareness.Updated & Revised! Information on birth control and emergency contraception choices, pain control in labor, breastfeeding, safety teaching tips, and cultural competence guidance.Updated! AWHONN practice guidelines for postpartum hemorrhage and ACOG guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean section guide.Updated & Revised! Terminology and definitions.Trade ReviewSee what students and practitioners are saying online about the previous edition…Worth it."Very good for clinical! Fits in pocket! Helps me on tests."A handy reference book!"A handy book for nurses just starting out in OBGYN! I have been a nurse for a year and just started working on a labor & delivery floor. I needed a little refresher from nursing school! This little book is handy to have if you want a quick reference book!""Best little study guide for OB/peds!!!""This little notebook is so great! Fits in my purse for on the go studying. It’s great because it follows my lectures in the same order. I love this. Highly recommend for supplemental studying.Table of Contents Tab 1. GYN Basics Tab 2. Antepartum Tab 3. Intrapartum Tab 4. Postpartum Tab 5. Newborn Care Tab 6. Peds Basics Tab 7. Peds Assessment Tab 8. Peds Acute Tab 9. Peds Meds Index

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Book SynopsisPROLOG is a voluntary, strictly confidential, personal continuing education resource that is designed to be stimulating and enjoyable. By participating in PROLOG, obstetrician–gynecologists will be able to do the following:• Review and update clinical knowledge• Recognize areas of knowledge and practice in which they excel, be stimulated to explore other areas of the specialty, and identify areas requiring further study• Plan continuing education activities in light of identified strengths and deficiencies• Compare and relate present knowledge and skills with those of other participants• Obtain continuing medical education credit, if desired• Have complete personal control of the setting and of the pace of the experience.The obstetrician–gynecologist who completes Gynecologic Oncology and Critical Care, Eighth Edition, will be able to• identify epidemiologic factors that contribute to the risks of various malignancies and determine appropriate screening tests.• analyze the pathophysiology and evaluate the histopathology of various malignancies.• associate symptoms with early onset of specific malignancies, determine appropriate diagnostic tests, and select diagnosis.•

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Book SynopsisEach of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts - an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits for this volume! On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Screen with appropriate diagnostic tests for endocrinology and infertility conditions. Determine the appropriate medical management to address infertility. Understand the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-uterine axis. Apply concepts of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-uterine axis when considering medical therapy. Understand the basics of assisted reproductive technology. Counsel women regarding treatment options for primary and secondary amenorrhea and infertility.

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Book SynopsisEach of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts - an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 14 CME credits for this volume!This edition contains a critique book and an assessment book. The assessment for this edition is available online, and can be purchased at acog.org/prologexam.On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Discuss normal pelvic anatomy and physiology and how alterations in anatomy and physiology contribute to development of pelvic floor disorders. Identify the pathophysiologic and epidemiologic factors that contribute to pelvic floor disorders in women. Associate symptom bother and quality of life impact of different pelvic floor disorders, determine appropriate diagnostic workups, and select accurate diagnoses. Associate pelvic floor symptoms with corresponding signs on examination and testing to ensure accurate diagnoses. Discuss the alternative surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for pelvic floor disorders and identify common complications of therapy. Apply knowledge of anatomy and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

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Book SynopsisTake charge of your pregnancy. For trusted advice, turn to Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.This fully revised edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month offers the latest medical guidelines in straightforward, easy-to-read language to help you make the best decisions for you and your pregnancy. You can trust that the information you read is supported by medical research and the everyday experience of ob-gyns who have cared for millions of pregnant women.Table of Contents 1 EMBARAZO MES A MES 1 CAPÍTULO 1: Preparación para el embarazo CAPÍTULO 2: Elección de su equipo de atención CAPÍTULO 3: Meses 1 y 2 (Semanas 1 a 8) CAPÍTULO 5: Mes 4 (Semanas 13 a 16) CAPÍTULO 6: Mes 5 (Semanas 17 a 20) CAPÍTULO 7: Mes 6 (Semanas 21 a 24) CAPÍTULO 8: Mes 7 (Semanas 25 a 28) CAPÍTULO 9: Mes 8 (Semanas 29 a 32) CAPÍTULO 10: Mes 9 (Semanas 33 a 36) CAPÍTULO 11: Mes 10 (Semanas 37 a 40)2 PREPARACIóN PARA EL TRABAJO DE PARTO Y EL PARTO 191 CAPÍTULO 12: Preparación para el parto 193 CAPÍTULO 13: Alivio del dolor durante el parto CAPÍTULO 14: Inducción del trabajo de parto CAPÍTULO 15: Trabajo de parto y parto CAPÍTULO 16: Parto vaginal instrumentado y presentaciónpodálica CAPÍTULO 17: Parto por cesárea y nacimiento vaginal después deun parto por cesárea3 CUIDADOS POSPARTO 2 CAPÍTULO 18: Después del nacimiento del bebé CAPÍTULO 19: Sus cuidados posparto CAPÍTULO 20: Alimentar a su bebé CAPÍTULO 21: Anticonceptivos después del embarazoy más allá4 SALUD DURANTE EL EMBARAZO CAPÍTULO 22: Nutrición durante el embarazo CAPÍTULO 23: Ejercicio durante el embarazo CAPÍTULO 24: Reducción de riesgos de defectos congénitos CAPÍTULO 25: Protegerse de las infecciones CAPÍTULO 26: Trabajar y viajar durante el embarazo CAPÍTULO 27: Preguntas frecuentes5 CONSIDERACIONES ESPECIALES 505 CAPÍTULO 28: Partos múltiples: Cuando se trata de gemelos,trillizos o más6 PROBLEMAS MéDICOS DURANTE EL EMBARAZO CAPÍTULO 29: Peso durante el embarazo: Obesidady trastornos de la conducta alimentaria CAPÍTULO 30: Hipertensión y preeclampsia CAPÍTULO 31: Diabetes durante el embarazo CAPÍTULO 32: Otras afecciones crónicas7 PRUEBAS 595 CAPÍTULO 33: Trastornos genéticos, detección precozy pruebas CAPÍTULO 34: Ultrasonidos y otras pruebas para vigilarel bienestar fetal8 COMPLICACIONES DURANTE EL EMBARAZOY EL NACIMIENTO DE SU BEBé CAPÍTULO 35: Cuando el trabajo de parto comienza demasiadopronto: Trabajo de parto pretérmino, rotura prematura demembranas y parto pretérmino CAPÍTULO 36: Incompatibilidad de grupo sanguÍneo CAPÍTULO 37: Problemas de la placenta CAPÍTULO 38: Problemas de crecimiento CAPÍTULO 39: Problemas durante el trabajo de partoy el parto9 PéRDIDA DEL EMBARAZO CAPÍTULO 40: Pérdida al comienzo del embarazo: Abortoespontáneo, embarazo ectópico y enfermedad trofoblásticagestacional CAPÍTULO 41: Pérdida al final del embarazo: Mortinato10 MIRAR HACIA EL FUTURO CAPÍTULO 42: Tener otro bebé: Qué esperar la próxima vez11 RECURSOS Y HERRAMIENTAS

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