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Table of Contents

Section 1 - Changing Times in Antenatal Care

  • History of Antenatal Care
  • Aim and Structure of Antenatal Care in Developing World
  • Changing Pyramid of Antenatal Care
  • Preconception Care

Section 2 - Screening in Antenatal Care – Current Recommendations

  • Screening for Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies
  • Screening for Diabetes Mellitus
  • Screening for Thyroid Disorders
  • Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infection
  • Screening for Down Syndrome

Section 3 - Imaging in Antenatal Care

  • Ultrasound in Nine Month –When, Why and How
  • Anomaly Scan – Technique and Communication
  • Color Doppler Studies in Antenatal Care – Technique and Interpretation
  • Ultrasound of Placenta and Cord
  • Ultrasound in Multifetal Pregnancy

Section 4 - Management of Common Problems

  • Tackling Common Complaints in Pregnancy
  • Vaginal Discharge in Pregnancy
  • Pain in Abdomen in Pregnancy
  • Fever in Pregnancy
  • Clinical Approach to First and Second Trimester Bleeding in Pregnancy

Section 5 - What Next – Time to Act

  • Woman Rh Negative
  • Hepatitis B Positive in any Partner
  • HIV Positive in any Partner
  • Interpretation of TORCH Test
  • Impaired Glucose Tolerance Test

Section 6 - Promotive Antenatal Care

  • Nutrition and Nutrient in Pregnancy
  • Vaccination in Pregnancy
  • Do’s and Don’ts in Pregnancy
  • Prescribing in Pregnancy
  • Positive Pregnancy Experience – WHO Update

Section 7 - Manage the Risk Situation

  • Anemia
  • Hypertension
  • Pre-Term Labor
  • Growth Discrepancy in Fetus

Section 8 - Social Obstetrics

  • Care of Breast and Promoting Breast Feeding
  • Birth Preparedness – It Matters
  • Contraception – Is it Right Time

Section 9 - 21st Century Antenatal Care – Special Issues in Special Times

  • Respectful Maternity Care
  • Antenatal Care in Women Conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Surgical Intervention in Antenatal Period
  • E-Technology for Antenatal Care
  • Quiz

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      Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
      Publication Date: 31/08/2020
      ISBN13: 9789389188790, 978-9389188790
      ISBN10: 9389188792

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents

      Section 1 - Changing Times in Antenatal Care

      • History of Antenatal Care
      • Aim and Structure of Antenatal Care in Developing World
      • Changing Pyramid of Antenatal Care
      • Preconception Care

      Section 2 - Screening in Antenatal Care – Current Recommendations

      • Screening for Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies
      • Screening for Diabetes Mellitus
      • Screening for Thyroid Disorders
      • Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infection
      • Screening for Down Syndrome

      Section 3 - Imaging in Antenatal Care

      • Ultrasound in Nine Month –When, Why and How
      • Anomaly Scan – Technique and Communication
      • Color Doppler Studies in Antenatal Care – Technique and Interpretation
      • Ultrasound of Placenta and Cord
      • Ultrasound in Multifetal Pregnancy

      Section 4 - Management of Common Problems

      • Tackling Common Complaints in Pregnancy
      • Vaginal Discharge in Pregnancy
      • Pain in Abdomen in Pregnancy
      • Fever in Pregnancy
      • Clinical Approach to First and Second Trimester Bleeding in Pregnancy

      Section 5 - What Next – Time to Act

      • Woman Rh Negative
      • Hepatitis B Positive in any Partner
      • HIV Positive in any Partner
      • Interpretation of TORCH Test
      • Impaired Glucose Tolerance Test

      Section 6 - Promotive Antenatal Care

      • Nutrition and Nutrient in Pregnancy
      • Vaccination in Pregnancy
      • Do’s and Don’ts in Pregnancy
      • Prescribing in Pregnancy
      • Positive Pregnancy Experience – WHO Update

      Section 7 - Manage the Risk Situation

      • Anemia
      • Hypertension
      • Pre-Term Labor
      • Growth Discrepancy in Fetus

      Section 8 - Social Obstetrics

      • Care of Breast and Promoting Breast Feeding
      • Birth Preparedness – It Matters
      • Contraception – Is it Right Time

      Section 9 - 21st Century Antenatal Care – Special Issues in Special Times

      • Respectful Maternity Care
      • Antenatal Care in Women Conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technology
      • Surgical Intervention in Antenatal Period
      • E-Technology for Antenatal Care
      • Quiz

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