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Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2 ed.)

Edited by Sally Collins, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Kevin Hayes, Simon Jackson, Lawrence Impey

Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Print Publication Date:
Dec 2008
Print ISBN-13:
9780199227242
Published to Oxford Medicine:
Aug 2010
DOI:
10.1093/med/9780199227242.001.0001

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Normal pregnancy

Chapter:
Normal pregnancy
DOI:
10.1093/med/9780199227242.003.0001
Obstetric history: current pregnancy - Obstetric history: other relevant features - Obstetric physical examination - Engagement of the fetal head - The female pelvis - Diameters of the female pelvis - Fetal head - Diameters and presenting parts of the fetal head - Placenta: early development - Placenta: later development - Placenta: circulation - Placenta: endocrine functions - Physiology of pregnancy: endocrine - Physiology of pregnancy: haemodynamics - Physiology of pregnancy: cardio-respiratory - Physiology of pregnancy: genital tract and breast - Physiology of pregnancy: other changes - Preparing for pregnancy - Supplements and lifestyle advice - General health check - Diagnosis of pregnancy - Dating of pregnancy - Ultrasound assessment of fetal growth - Booking visit - Antenatal care: planning - Antenatal care: routine blood tests - Antenatal care: specific blood tests - Antenatal care: preparing for delivery

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