Prevention of Complications in Obstetrics

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-23478-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 417 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1100 g

From Risk Recognition to Safer Outcomes.

This book presents a clear and cohesive vision of prevention across the entire perinatal continuum. It highlights how early identification of risk and timely, evidence-based interventions can substantially improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Bringing together preventive strategies in pregnancy, labor, and newborn care, the book bridges theory and daily clinical practice. It guides clinicians through key risk factors, practical preventive measures, and decision-making frameworks designed to reduce complications before they occur.

Special attention is given to real-world clinical settings, including environments with limited resources, where effective prevention can have the greatest impact. Written with clarity and grounded in evidence, this volume offers pragmatic insights that support safer care, greater efficiency, and better outcomes.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yogev, Yariv

Khalil, Asma

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction for preventive care- Impact on healthcare.- Part I Antenatal care: Prevention of miscarriage.- Prevention of fetal malformation .- Prevention of stillbirth.- Prevention of preterm birth.- Prevention of Gestational Diabetes.- Prevention of preeclampsia.- Prevention of eclampsia.- Prevention of fetal growth restriction.- Prevention of excessive weight gain in pregnancy.- Prevention of multifetal pregnancy- The role of single embryo transfer.- Prevention of Alloimmunization.- Prevention of cerebral palsy.- Part II Intrapartum care: Prevention of cerebral palsy.- Prevention of intrapartum Cesarean section .- Prevention of Postpartum hemorrhage.- Prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS).- Prevention of uterine rupture in trial of labor after cesarean section (TOLAC) or vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC).- Prevention of Shoulder dystocia.- Part IV Neonatal care: Prevention of intracranial hemorrhage in neonates.- Prevention of Hypothermia.- Prevention ofHypoglycemia.- Prevention of respiratory distress syndrome.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Yariv Yoge v is the Chairman of Lis Hospital for Women in Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center which is a tertiary University affiliated Hospital with approximately 12,000 deliveries a year.

Prof. Yogev is Professor for Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tel Aviv University, the director of the division Obstetrics and Gynecology in Tel Aviv University (in which 7 academical clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology departments are affiliated) , the past President of the Israel Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine, the past moderator of the diabetes in pregnancy program in the American Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and board member in the Israel residency board exams. He contributed more than 320 peer-reviewed articles, editor of 2 books and wrote many review articles and chapters in books, and his main in interest in research are pregnancy complications, especially diabetes and preterm labor.

Prof. Asma Khalil , MD(Res), MBBCh, FRCOG, MSc(Epi), DFSRH, Dip(GUM) is a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She is the Senior Obstetric Lead at the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA). She gained her MD at the University of London in 2008. She is a past Vice-President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Prof. Asma Khalil has published more than 600 peer-reviewed papers, and many published review articles and chapters. She was awarded many research prizes, both at national and international meetings. She was awarded the 2021 FIGO Women's Awards: Recognising Female Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Her research interests include twin pregnancy, congenital infections, fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.