The science of obstetrics increases rapidly. This has led to a revision of the last edition which was prepared in 1990. New technologies are improving the ability to detect problems. More thought is now given to the woman and her place in pregnancy and childbirth. The midwives role has been enhanced in the last few years and this is reflected in this seventh edition. Lecture Notes on Obstetrics integrates basic science with clinical obstetrics and reflects the most recent developments in the field. Lecture Notes On Obstetrics is a core text that will appeal to medical students, junior doctors, general practitioners and allied health professionals who want a concise introduction to the subject. The result is a basic text that will serve as a reference to the practitioner as well as the student. All chapters in the book have been revised. The new edition of Lecture Notes on Obstetrics is an essential purchase for anyone who needs a crash course in the subject.