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Preterm Labour: Managing Risk in Clinical Practice

Jane Norman and Ian Greer's book contains chapters from most of the eminent people in the field on the pathophysiology, clinical management and sequelae of preterm labour.

The initial chapters are devoted to the biology and epidemiology of preterm labour and they form an excellent overview of the epidemiology and latest theories. Malcolm Levene and Lawrence Miall then give a clear and concise overview of the literature regarding the outcome of premature infants. I would encourage all clinicians who look after women admitted in preterm labour to read this, as it provides valuable information on counselling. There are two chapters on the prediction and prevention of preterm labour, covering the traditional approaches to this problem and also considering more novel screening techniques and treatments.

Three chapters examine the general management of preterm labour, including with ruptured membranes, and specific complications, such as twins and intrauterine growth restriction. There is an excellent chapter on anaesthetic issues in preterm labour and care of the sick parturient.

The last three chapters examine service organisation, legal aspects of preterm labour management and treatment of the preterm infant.

This book is valuable for all clinicians who are involved in the care of women who present with preterm labour and the management chapters will be a valuable knowledge base for those preparing for the MRCOG exam.

Jeremy Brockelsby, MRCOG, Consultant in Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine¹

^1. Rosie Maternity Hospital, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, UK

Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 9780521821865
doi:10.2277/052182186X
Hardcover, 428 pages, £70.00

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