{"product_id":"preterm-birth-isbn-9781405192903","title":"Preterm Birth","description":"\u003cb\u003ePreterm birth is an increasing challenge in the developed and developing world.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the 30 chapters follows a wealth of practical features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey points and chapter summaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlgorithms, tables and graphs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary of the evidence-based literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-use clinical guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  List of Contributors.  \u003cp\u003eDefinitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Global Impact of Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eJennifer Harris Requejo \u0026amp; Mario Merialdi\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Preterm Birth: A Complex Disease (\u003ci\u003eEric J. Hodgson \u0026amp; Charles J. Lockwood\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Why Prevention? (\u003ci\u003eJason K. Baxter\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Epidemiology of Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eRobert L. Goldenberg \u0026amp; Elizabeth M. McClure\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Genetics of Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eHeidi L. Thorson \u0026amp; Hyagriv N. Simhan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Cervix (\u003ci\u003eVincenzo Berghella\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Infl ammation and Infection (\u003ci\u003eRoberto Romero, Francesca Gotsch, Shali Mazaki-Tovi \u0026amp; Juan Pedro Kusanovic\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Endocrine Regulation of Human Labor (\u003ci\u003eRoger Smith, Julia I. Smith \u0026amp; Andrew M. Bisits\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Preventive Issues for All Gravidas (\u003ci\u003ePriyadarshini Koduri\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Tobacco and Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eJeroen P. Vanderhoeven \u0026amp; Jorge E. Tolosa\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Care for Women with Prior Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eJay D. Iams\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Short Cervical Length (\u003ci\u003eTimothy J. Rafael\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Fetal Fibronectin (\u003ci\u003eMaria Bisulli\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Bacterial Vaginosis (\u003ci\u003eNancy W. Hendrix\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Sexually Transmitted Infections (\u003ci\u003eNeil S. Seligman\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Multiple Gestations: Preventing and Managing Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eEdward J. Hayes \u0026amp; Suneet P. Chauhan\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Asymptomatic Manual Cervical Changes (\u003ci\u003eLeonardo Pereira\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Preterm Labor (\u003ci\u003eAmen Ness, Yair Blumenfeld \u0026amp; Joyce F. Sung\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (\u003ci\u003eBrian M. Mercer\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Promotion of Fetal Maturation (\u003ci\u003eKellie E. Murphy\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Location, Mode of Delivery and Intrapartum Issues for the Preterm Gestation (\u003ci\u003eDana Figueroa \u0026amp; Dwight J. Rouse\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Perinatal Care and Long-Term Implications (\u003ci\u003eJanet E. Larson, Shobhana A. Desai \u0026amp; William McNett\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Ethical Issues Related to Preterm Birth (\u003ci\u003eFrank A. Chervenak \u0026amp; Laurence B. McCullough\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Future Research (\u003ci\u003eCatherine Y. Spong\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This is an excellent reference that covers the pathophysiology and potential interventions for this global health problem. The credibility of the authors lends added weight to the book.\" (Doody's, 7 October 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eVincenzo Berghella\u003c\/b\u003e, 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  \u003cb\u003ePreterm birth is an increasing challenge in the developed and developing world.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.   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