This program covers the obstetric examination, which is predominantly a discipline for midwives, GP’s and gynaecologists. The authors have tried to bring together the expertise from these different perspectives to form a set of general guidelines for good obstetric practice. An understanding of the reasoning behind obstetric management and obstetric interventions is only possible with a knowledge and understanding of the physiological processes that occur during pregnancy in the pregnant woman and foetus. These have therefore been covered, albeit briefly. Specific attention has been paid to risk assessment, and dealing with the risk assessment procedures.
Management, supervision and practical skills during parturition are a focal point in this program. The dilation, delivery, placental delivery and postnatal period are presented separately.
Theoretical background information is provided first and then the necessary skills are systematically described. Several special skills a practitioner must be able to perform in exceptional circumstances during parturition are also described in detail.
This program is mainly intended for medical students, trainee midwives and gynaecology or general practice registrars.