- Obstetrics is the only medical specialty that deals simultaneously with two individuals-the


mother and her baby. The obstetricians and gynecologists endeavour to ensure optimal well


being of both these individuals


- This book aims to provide guidance for achieving the optimal foetal outcome using the


evidence-based skills and knowledge for intrapartum and antepartum foetal monitoring


- It provides a step-wise information from the physiological basis of monitoring foetal and


techniques of conducting surveillance including the abdominal examination with most


sophisticated and advanced techniques


- Foetal monitoring including echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, foetal scalp blood


sampling and lactate analysis, pulse oxymetry, ST analysis of foetal electrocardiogram have


been discussed in this book


- It covers examining foetal distress