Textbook of obstetrics (8th edition)

Salient Features Author's original style and innovative approach have been maintained. The language throughout the text is crisp, lucid and unambiguous. Information is consistent and uniform across all the chapters. Enriched with numerous colored boxes, tables, flowcharts, line drawings, MR Images, ultrasonograms and skiagrams. Relevant medical advances up to the time of publication have been incorporated. Focused on evidence-based knowledge Core knowledge (must know area) has been highlighted. Standardized headings with different color codes are for quick pick up, comfortable reading, and easy reproduction. Key points, flowcharts, boxes and colored illustrations are incorporated for quick revision and fast learning without going through the text. 'Practical Obstetrics' (Chapter 42) with high-quality colored illustrations and self-assessment questionnaire is for the improvement of clinical and practical competence. A new topic 'Prenatal Genetic Counselling, Screening and Diagnosis' (Chapter 12) has been introduced under the latest edition. Questions have been formulated at the end of every chapter for self-evaluation of the related topic. Guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations have been highlighted. Indispensable for trainee residents, and different postgraduate entrance examinations. Equally informative to nursing students, midwives, homeopathic and ayurvedic students, as well as general practitioners and practicing obstetricians.