Multiple Gestations: Basics and Beyond

This book is a concise guide to multiple gestations for practising obstetricians and trainees.

Beginning with an overview of the epidemiology, classification and changing trends in incidence, the following sections cover the management of multiple gestations, from first trimester through to the post natal period.

The text guides clinicians step by step from basic knowledge through to recent advances and provides detailed coverage of both maternal and foetal complications.

The final chapter discusses ethical, legal and psychological issues associated with multiple gestations.

Key points

• Concise guide to multiple gestations for obstetricians and trainees
• Covers from first trimester through to post natal period
• Detailed coverage of maternal and foetal complications
• Includes discussion on ethical, legal and psychological issues