Congenital Anomalies
Congenital Anomalies Jill Berkin Melissa L. Russo Congenital anomalies are among the most common causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they…
Perinatal Infections
Perinatal Infections Stephen Martin Andrew J. Satin Perinatal infections encompass a range of viruses, parasites, and bacteria that can be transmitted during pregnancy from mother to embryo or fetus. Infection…
Third-Trimester Bleeding
Third-Trimester Bleeding William Fletcher Cynthia Holcroft Argani Third-trimester bleeding, ranging from spotting to massive hemorrhage, occurs in 2% to 6% of all pregnancies. The differential diagnosis includes bloody show from…
Preterm Labor and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
Preterm Labor and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Julie S. Solomon Janyne E. Althaus PRETERM LABOR Preterm labor (PTL) is defined as: Regular uterine contractions with cervical change before 37…
Gestational Complications
Gestational Complications Meghan E. Pratts Janice Henderson This chapter reviews several common antenatal complications: Amniotic fluid disorders (including oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios) Intrauterine growth restriction Cervical insufficiency Multiple gestation Postterm pregnancy Fetal…
Complications of Labor and Delivery
Complications of Labor and Delivery Veena Choubey Erika F. Werner UTERINE DEHISCENCE OR RUPTURE Dehiscence is defined as lower uterine scar separation that does not breach the serosa; it rarely…
Fetal Assessment
Fetal Assessment Sarahn M. Wheeler Edith Gurewitsch Allen Antenatal fetal surveillance is performed using various modalities that allow care providers to closely monitor fetuses at risk for uteroplacental insufficiency. Its…
Normal Labor and Delivery, Operative Delivery, and Malpresentations
Normal Labor and Delivery, Operative Delivery, and Malpresentations John L. Wu Betty Chou Labor is defined as repetitive uterine contractions of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to cause progressive cervical…
Preconception Counseling and Prenatal Care
Preconception Counseling and Prenatal Care William Fletcher Melissa L. Russo PRECONCEPTION CARE AND COUNSELING Preconception care and counseling are important to identify any medical, pharmacologic, behavioral, or social risks to…
Critical Care
Critical Care Emily S. Wu Meredith L. Birsner INTRODUCTION Intensive care unit (ICU) admission is indicated for patients requiring intensive monitoring and physiologic support for organ failure. Indications for intensive…
