Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Seventh Edition

The premier reference in obstetrics for more than a century―fully updated with the latest research and perspectives

For generations, Williams Obstetrics has shaped the practice of obstetric education and practice. Written by renowned specialists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, this new edition continues the tradition of delivering trusted, evidence-based guidance for clinical practice while incorporating the latest research and advancements.

Drawing on more than a century of expertise, the book provides comprehensive coverage of obstetric complications―including preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, infection, and hemorrhage―along with essential foundations in reproductive anatomy, physiology, and prenatal care. This twenty-seventh edition features more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and places greater emphasis on the rapidly expanding subspecialty of maternal-fetal medicine.

• Examines the foundations of obstetrics, including maternal anatomy and physiology, preconception and prenatal care, labor, delivery, and the puerperium
• Dedicated section on the diagnosis and treatment of fetal disorders
• Detailed discussions of obstetrical complications, including preterm labor, hemorrhage, hypertension, and more
• Expert clinical pearls throughout
• Nearly 100 tables
• 2,000 new literature citations through 2026
• More than 1,000 eye-catching illustrations, including updated graphs, sonograms, MRIs, photographs, and photomicrographs