Section 1 Midwifery Chapter 1. Historical Review Chapter 2. Development of Maternity Services and Current Trends Chapter 3. Midwife: Definition of the Term, Roles and Responsibilities Chapter 4. Nursing Process in Maternal-Newborn Care Section 2 Reproductive System Chapter 5. Female Pelvis and Generative Organs Chapter 6. Hormonal Cycles Chapter 7. Male Reproductive System Section 3 Embryology and Fetology Chapter 8. Fertilization, Implantation and Development of the Fertilized Ovum Chapter 9. Development of the Placenta and Fetus Chapter 10. Fetal Organs and Circulation Chapter 11. Fetal Skull Section 4 Normal Pregnancy Chapter 12. Physiological Changes Due To Pregnancy Chapter 13. Diagnosis of Pregnancy Chapter 14. Minor Disorders in Pregnancy Chapter 15. Antenatal Care Chapter 16. Specialized Investigations and Fetal Evaluation in the Antenatal Period Section 5 Normal Labor Chapter 17. Physiology of the First Stage of Labor Chapter 18. Management of the First Stage of Labor Chapter 19. Physiology of the Second Stage of Labor Chapter 20. Management of the Second Stage of Labor Chapter 21. Physiology and Management of the Third Stage of Labor Chapter 22. Management of the Fourth Stage of Labor Section 6 Normal Puerperium Chapter 23. Physiology and Management of the Normal Puerperium Chapter 24. Family Planning Section 7 Abnormalities of Pregnancy, Labor and Puerperium Chapter 25. Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy Chapter 26. Sexually Transmissible and Reproductive Tract Infections Chapter 27. Disorders of Pregnancy Chapter 28. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Chapter 29. Medical Disorders, Gynecological Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders Associated with Pregnancy Chapter 30. Multiple Pregnancy Chapter 31. Preterm Labor, Premature Rupture of Membranes and Intrauterine Fetal Death Chapter 32. Post-Term Pregnancy, Induction of Labor, Prolonged Labor and Disorders of Uterine Action Chapter 33. Malpositions and Malpresentations Chapter 34. Obstetric Operations Chapter 35. Obstetric Emergencies Chapter 36. Complications of Third Stage of Labor Chapter 37. Injuries To the Birth Canal Chapter 38. Complications of Puerperium Section 8 normal Neonate Chapter 39. Baby At Birth Chapter 40. Physiology, Screening, Daily Care and Observation Of the Newborn Chapter 41. Infant Feeding Chapter 42. High-Risk Neonates--Low Birth Weight, Preterm and Intrauterine Growth Restricted Babies Section 9 Ill Baby Chapter 43. Recognizing the Ill Baby Chapter 44. Respiratory Problems of the Newborn Chapter 45. Birth Trauma, Hemorrhage and Convulsions Chapter 46. Congenital Abnormalities, Genetic Screening and Genetic Counseling Chapter 47. Jaundice and Infections in the Newborn Chapter 48. Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders in the Newborn Section 10 Community midwifery Chapter 49. Preventive Obstetrics and Domiciliary Care in Maternity Nursing Chapter 50. Primary Health Care and Maternal/Child Health Services in India Section 11 Special Topics Chapter 51. Pain Relief and Comfort in Labor Chapter 52. Childbirth Education and Preparation Chapter 53. Special Exercises For Pregnancy,Labor and Puerperium Chapter 54. Drugs Used in Obstetrics Chapter 55. Vital Statistics in Obstetric Chapter 56. Perinatal Loss and Grief Chapter 57. Radiology and Ultrasonics in Obstetrics Chapter 58. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Chapter 59. National Population Policy and Family Welfare Programs Chapter 60. Obstetric and Gynecological Instruments Chapter 61. Quality Assurance and Audit in Maternity Nursing Section 12 Gynecological Nursing Chapter 62. Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Abnormal Bleeding Chapter 63. Displacement of Uterus Chapter 64. Infectious Conditions of Pelvic Organs Chapter 65. Benign Pelvic Conditions Chapter 66. Gynecological Examinations and Diagnostic Procedures Chapter 67. Congenital Malformations of Female Genital Organs Chapter 68. Genital Fistulae Chapter 69. Perioperative Care of Gynecological Patient Chapter 70. Infertility and Adoption Chapter 71. Genital Malignancies Chapter 72. Special Gynecological Conditions Bibliography Appendix Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plans Annexures 1. Common Abbreviations used in Obstetrics 2. Common signs in Obstetrics 3. Maneuvers used in Obstetrics Glossary Index