Table of Contents

Foreword. Preface. 1 Early pregnancy loss. 2 Placenta and umbilical cord. 3 Assessment of amniotic fluid. 4 Fetal biometry. 5 Intrauterine growth restriction. 6 Examination of the fetal cranium. 7 Examination of the fetal heart. 8 Fetal spine. 9 Fetal abdomen. 10 Fetal kidneys. 11 Fetal limbs. 12 Multiple gestations. 13 Advanced maternal age. 14 Diabetes. 15 Preeclampsia. 16 Preterm labor. 17 Rh disease (erythroblastosis fetalis). 18 3D and 4D ultrasound. 19 The safety of ultrasound. 20 The biophysical profile (BPP). 21 Ultrasound on the labor and delivery floor. 22 The Hobbins take on various hot topics. Appendix. Index. Color plate section is found facing p. 22

About the Author

John C Hobbins MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Subspecialty Certified in Maternal-Fetal medicine. Dr. Hobbins has been regarded by many of his students and colleagues as a formidable teacher and mentor. His unyielding enthusiasm, innovative perception and inspiration have affected immensely those who have worked around him. Aside from the numerous awards Dr. Hobbins had received, he was presented with theIan Donald gold medal for his outstanding contribution to ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the ISUOG in 1995.

Reviews

"A delight to read ... .The style is almost conversational, peppered with occasional humorous asides, but content is evidence based, up-to-date and relevant." (ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin, November 2008) "[Reader] can gain valuable lessons from the clinical pearls ... .A great resource ... .High quality, fun to read, educational text." (Doody's Book Reviews)