Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 21st Edition

Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 21st Edition

Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 21st Edition is an obstetrics textbook published by CRC Press, for undergraduate medical education and clinical study. Written by Louise C. Kenny and Fergus McCarthy, it covers the scientific and clinical aspects of human reproduction, pregnancy, and childbirth. The textbook addresses both normal obstetric processes and conditions that require medical assessment and management.

Its subject coverage extends from conception, fertilization, implantation, and embryology to fetal development, antenatal care, pregnancy complications, labor, and postpartum management. This makes it a relevant reference for MBBS students studying obstetrics as part of their medical curriculum.

Key Features

Organized Learning Objectives

Chapters are arranged around specific learning objectives, giving students a clear indication of the subjects and clinical concepts covered in each chapter.

Clinical Case Histories

Illustrative case histories and patient scenarios connect obstetric theory with clinical situations. They help readers examine how symptoms and clinical findings relate to patient assessment.

Diagnostic and Treatment Information

The textbook presents medical information through definitions, aetiology, clinical features, investigations, diagnosis, and treatment, providing an organized approach to studying obstetric conditions.

Medical Illustrations and Photographs

Colour diagrams, line diagrams, medical illustrations, and clinical photographs provide visual support for understanding obstetric anatomy and clinical concepts.

Chapter Summaries and Key Points

Chapter summaries and key point reviews help readers revisit the main information without having to review every section of a chapter.

Assessment Questions

Self-assessment and assessment questions allow students to test their understanding of the material and identify subjects that require further revision.

Additional Reading

Suggested additional reading provides references for students who want to explore selected obstetric subjects beyond the main textbook chapters.

Who Should Use This Book?

• MBBS Students: Suitable for undergraduate medical students studying obstetrics and gynecology as part of their medical curriculum.
• Medical Graduates: Useful for graduates reviewing obstetric knowledge before further clinical training.
• Postgraduate Students: Can serve as a supporting reference during postgraduate medical education and obstetrics examination preparation.
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Provides an academic reference for reviewing established obstetric concepts.
• International Medical Students: Relevant to students following medical curricula that include obstetrics and reproductive health.

Clinical Topics Covered

The textbook addresses several major areas of obstetric medicine:

• Reproductive Biology: Conception, fertilization, implantation, embryology, and fetal development.
• Antenatal Care: Pregnancy diagnosis, prenatal screening, antenatal assessment, and obstetric ultrasound.
• Maternal Medicine: Maternal complications, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and gestational diabetes.
• Pregnancy Complications: Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, placental disorders, multiple pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, and preterm birth.
• Fetal Health: Fetal assessment, fetal monitoring, fetal complications, and factors affecting neonatal outcomes.
• Labor and Delivery: Labor management, childbirth, intrapartum care, delivery, and obstetric emergencies.
• Postpartum Management: Postnatal care, postpartum complications, and puerperium.

About the Authors

Louise C. Kenny and Fergus McCarthy are the authors of the 21st edition.

• Louise C. Kenny: Associated with the University of Liverpool and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
• Fergus McCarthy: Associated with University College Cork and Cork University Maternity Hospital, Ireland.

Their academic and professional backgrounds are connected with obstetrics, maternal health, and medical education.

Price in Pakistan

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Availability

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