"The authors have compiled all the important topics attempting to cover all the details in an easy, organized, point-wise manner............The recent guidelines as per RCOG, FOGSI, ICOG are included wherever necessary. The clinical photographs especially ultrasound images and diagrams used by the author are excellent, clear and depict even the rare diseases.............Overall it is an excellent textbook of obstetrics for undergraduate students which covers all the topics in detail and in a concise manner."

- Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India

About the book:

Essentials of Obstetrics is a richly-illustrated and carefully-researched book that has been designed as an educational resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as teachers in the field of Obstetrics. It covers the latest perspective on every aspect of childbirth, care of the mother, and care of the newborn. Contributors to this volume include some of the best names in the field who have helped shape this book as an indispensable resource. Every care has been taken to make this book educative, interesting, and visually engaging

Key Features:

• Explains phases of pregnancy, antenatal care, and prenatal diagnosis.
• Describes complications like hypertension, hematological disorders, and dermatoses etc.
• Elaborates on various sexually transmitted diseases
• Covers all topics in Obstetrics needed for UG medical exams
• Includes the management of most complex obstetric clinical conditions as per the guidelines of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
• Enriched with nearly 200 realistic illustrations

About the Authors:

Poonam Sachdeva is a senior consultant and clinician at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Delhi. She has a teaching experience of over 20 years and has received immense accolades in her work. She has published more than 100 articles in various national and international journals, and chapters in various postgraduate books.

Swaraj Batra is Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Formerly, she was Director Professor and Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maulana Azad Medical College; Medical Superintendent at Lok Nayak Hospital; and faculty at Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi.