Antepartum Fetal Assessment

Foetal assessment and monitoring is becoming ever more sophisticated as the development of new technologies and techniques increases our ability to sustain the life of even the most premature of infants, which, in some cases, are safer delivered rather than remaining compromised in utero. Designed to help obstetricians and obstetric nurses make well-informed management decisions, this practical guide emphasizes the procedures and importance of techniques such as Doppler, ultrasound, stress testing and electronic monitoring of the foetus during pregnancy. The book is authored by specialists who pioneered the development of the dedicated antenatal foetal monitoring unit and covers the entire area of antenatal foetal assessment, from organization of the unit to application of tests, foetal blood sampling and echocardiography. Special coverage is given to the monitoring of the foetus in mothers with pre-existing diseases such as diabetes.