This is a highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures and more rare techniques.

The authors take a step-by-step approach to each technique and includes ‘tips’ and ‘pointers’, whilst contextualising this with the history of obstetric practice.

• Authoritative, world-known editors and author team.

• Presents a contemporary and pragmatic summary ofrecent developments in operative obstetrics.
• Contextualises practice in the history of obstetric practice.
• Accurate line drawings throughout clearly demonstrating relevant procedures and equipment.
• Advice and management for obstetricians working in resource-limited areas
• New chapter to cover labour and delivery in high-BMI women
• Extensive coverage of Caesarean section to reflect current critical thinkin
• New editor, Michael Robson
• Covers significant new research, e.g. the WOMAN trial.
• Management areas and guidelines fully updated (e.g. for fetal monitoring in labour).
• New chapters exploring assisted vaginal delivery in greater depth