Women's Health

2 volumes.

Includes drawings.

This book is a part of "Gyan Abhiyaan" (Knowledge Campaign) of FOGSI Cares 2007, aimed to generate a top-class first reference-book in the subject for PG students and practitioners. Written keeping in view the latest concept in the understanding of various obstetrics and gynecological conditions as well as their management, without omitting the basic principles and their applied pathophysiology. The text covers extensively topics like malaria, jaundice and other infections in pregnancy, which are rampant in the developing countries. Management of obstructed labor and the art instrumental delivery are dealt with by the masters of these old and dying skills. The reader is also appraised of the state-of-the-art technology in modern obstetrics and gynecology involving transvaginal ultrasonography, color Doppler, fetal surveillance and intrauterine interventions. The concept of auditing maternal morbidity and mortality has also been introduced to lay a firm foundation of clinical research and promote a logical approach in stead of blindly following the traditional and irrational practices.

Are you pregnant? -- Now that you are pregnant -- Throughout your pregnancy -- The best-odds diet -- The first month -- The second month -- The third month -- The fourth month -- The fifth month -- The sixth month -- The seventh month -- The eighth month -- The ninth month -- Labor and delivery -- If you get sick -- Coping with a chronic condition -- When something goes wrong -- Postpartum: the first week -- Postpartum: the first six weeks -- Fathers are expectant, too -- Preparing for the next baby.

This traditional, popular guide to pregnancy covers every possible aspect of the prenatal period: pregnancy tests; choosing a caregiver; month-by-month fetal development; eating correctly; sex during pregnancy; common illness symptoms; and childbirth options, including cesarean section and pain medications. The authors also provide a healthful approach to prenatal nutrition, though some women may find it hard to consistently meet their high standards. They use a reassuring and informative tone to describe and answer common concerns and not-so-common problems, and the month-by-month format is particularly clear and helpful. While What to Expect When You're Expecting is an excellent overall guide, parents-to-be interested in a less physician-centered approach are advised to use it in conjunction with other pregnancy resources, such as The Pregnancy Book by William and Martha Sears. --Ericka Lutz