Preterm birth is an increasing challenge in the developed and
developing world.
As we begin to understand what contributes to the likelihood of
preterm birth, obstetricians and gynecologists can advise mothers
and aspiring mothers on how to minimize the risks. Doctors can also
monitor those patients who are likely to be at risk to increase the
chances of preventing or effectively managing preterm labor.
This practical book provides a clinically focused approach to
the prevention and management of premature births, using the best
available evidence to provide clear guidance to obstetricians,
gynecologists, nurse midwives and family practitioners.
Written for an international audience, the author addresses the
special issues affecting patients in the developing world,
including infectious- and poverty-related preterm birth.
Each of the 30 chapters follows a wealth of practical
features:
* Key points and chapter summaries
* Algorithms, tables and graphs
* Summary of the evidence-based literature
* Easy-to-use clinical guidelines
Tabela de Conteúdo
List of Contributors.
Definitions.
Abbreviations.
Preface.
1 The Global Impact of Preterm Birth (Jennifer Harris Requejo
& Mario Merialdi).
2 Preterm Birth: A Complex Disease (Eric J. Hodgson &
Charles J. Lockwood).
3 Why Prevention? (Jason K. Baxter).
4 The Epidemiology of Preterm Birth (Robert L. Goldenberg
& Elizabeth M. Mc Clure).
5 Genetics of Preterm Birth (Heidi L. Thorson & Hyagriv
N. Simhan).
6 The Cervix (Vincenzo Berghella).
7 Infl ammation and Infection (Roberto Romero, Francesca
Gotsch, Shali Mazaki-Tovi & Juan Pedro Kusanovic).
8 The Endocrine Regulation of Human Labor (Roger Smith, Julia
I. Smith & Andrew M. Bisits).
9 Preventive Issues for All Gravidas (Priyadarshini
Koduri).
10 Tobacco and Preterm Birth (Jeroen P. Vanderhoeven &
Jorge E. Tolosa).
11 Care for Women with Prior Preterm Birth (Jay D.
Iams).
12 Short Cervical Length (Timothy J. Rafael).
13 Fetal Fibronectin (Maria Bisulli).
14 Bacterial Vaginosis (Nancy W. Hendrix).
15 Sexually Transmitted Infections (Neil S.
Seligman).
16 Multiple Gestations: Preventing and Managing Preterm Birth
(Edward J. Hayes & Suneet P. Chauhan).
17 Asymptomatic Manual Cervical Changes (Leonardo
Pereira).
18 Preterm Labor (Amen Ness, Yair Blumenfeld & Joyce F.
Sung).
19 Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (Brian M.
Mercer).
20 Promotion of Fetal Maturation (Kellie E. Murphy).
21 Location, Mode of Delivery and Intrapartum Issues for the
Preterm Gestation (Dana Figueroa & Dwight J. Rouse).
22 Perinatal Care and Long-Term Implications (Janet E.
Larson, Shobhana A. Desai & William Mc Nett).
23 Ethical Issues Related to Preterm Birth (Frank A.
Chervenak & Laurence B. Mc Cullough).
24 Future Research (Catherine Y. Spong).
Index.
Sobre o autor
Vincenzo Berghella, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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