A Practical Guide to First Trimester of Pregnancy - Softcover

Arora, Mala; Sharma, Alok

 
9789351521785: A Practical Guide to First Trimester of Pregnancy

Synopsis

The first trimester of pregnancy is a period of major development for a foetus. It can also be a dangerous time with the highest risk of miscarriage during the first few months. This book is a comprehensive guide to the first trimester of pregnancy for obstetricians and gynaecologists. Beginning with the basics of physiology, the following chapters describe changes in the body, screening, dietary advice, exercise, travel and the effects of smoking and alcohol. The book covers the management of numerous disorders that may be associated with first trimester pregnancy, including ectopic pregnancy, recurrent miscarriage, breast diseases, sepsis and gynaecological problems. The final chapters examine termination and medicolegal aspects.

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About the Author

Mala Arora FRCOG (UK) FICOG FICMCH
Director, Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, Haryana; Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India

Alok Sharma MD DHA MICOG
Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

 

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