Catherine Y. Spong 
Stillbirth [EPUB ebook] 
Prediction, Prevention and Management

Stillbirth remains a major and tragic obstetric complication

The number of deaths due to stillbirth are greater than those
due to preterm birth and sudden infant death syndrome combined.

Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management
provides a comprehensive guide to the topic of stillbirth.
Distilling recent groundbreaking research, expert authors
consider:

* The epidemiology of stillbirth throughout the world

* The various possible causes of stillbirth

* The psychological effects on mothers and families who suffer a
stillbirth

* Management of stillbirth

* Managing pregnancies following stillbirth

Stillbirth: Prediction, Prevention and Management is
packed with crucial evidence-based information and practical
insights. It enables all obstetric healthcare providers to manage
one of the most traumatic yet all too common situations they will
encounter.

Tabella dei contenuti

Part I : Epidemiology and Scope of the Problem



1. High income countries (Ruth Fretts).

2. Low income countries (Joy E. Lawn, Hannah Blencowe,
Robert Pattinson, Cynthia Stanton, and Simon Cousens).

3. Classification of stillbirths (Uma M. Reddy and Marian
Willinger).

Part II: Etiology/Causes

4. Demographics and Exposures (Carol J. Rowland Hogue).

5. Infection (Robert L. Goldenberg, Elizabeth M. Mc Clure).

6. Genetics (Ronald Wapner).

7. Fetal Growth Restriction (Jason Gardosi)

8. Vascular/Thrombotic (Fabio Facchinetti and Francesca
Monari).

9. Maternal Medical Conditions (Deborah L. Conway).

10. Placenta and Cord (Raymond W. Redline).

11. Congenital Anomalies (Michael Varner and Janice L.B.
Byrne).

Part III: Management of the Patient with a Stillbirth

12. Workup of the patient with a stillbirth (Robert M. Silver
and Michael L. Draper).

13. Psychosocial Care (Joanne Cacciatore).

14. Medical Management Including Delivery (Donald J.
Dudley).

15. Management of the Subsequent Pregnancy (George Saade).

Circa l’autore

Catherine Y Spong, Bethesda, MD, USA