The landmark text that has served generations of obstetrician-gynecologists—fully updated with the most current perspectives of the field

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Williams Obstetrics has defined the discipline for generations of obstetrician-gynecologists. Written by authors from the nationally renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, the new edition of this authoritative, evidence-based work maintains its trademark comprehensive coverage and applicability at the bedside, while offering the most current information and insights.

The culmination of a century of clinical thought, Williams Obstetrics, 26th Edition delivers expert coverage of obstetrical complications, such as preterm labor, pregnancy-related hypertension, infection, and hemorrhage. It additionally offers foundational content on reproductive anatomy, physiology, and prenatal care. The authors have enhanced this edition with 1,000+ full-color illustrations, plus an increased emphasis on the fast-growing subspecialty of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

No other text matches the long-established scientific rigor and accessibility of Williams Obstetrics. With its state-of-the-art design and review of the newest advances and protocols, this not-be-missed clinical companion brings positive outcomes within reach.

New and updated content includes:

• Increased focus on Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Greater coverage of hypertension and hemorrhage
• Deeper insights into in-utero complications
• Expanded fetal t section includes cutting-edge fetal imaging, genetics, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal disorders and therapy
• Basic science, physiology of labor, preterm labor updated with contemporaneous publications in the literature
• More obstetrical sonography figures
• Eye-catching illustrations, including updated graphs, sonograms, MRIs, photographs, and photomicrographs

Kenneth J. Leveno, MD, Gillette Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vice-Chair for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas Along with Drs. Bloom and Leveno, co-authored Williams Manual of Obstetrics.