Perinatal Epidemiology

Accessible to a new student or the experienced professional seeking a quick reference, this book covers the epidemiology of a broad range of topics that influence maternal and infant health

1: Introduction.- 2: Reproductive Health Issues. 2.1 Fertility. 2.2 Male and female infertility. 2.3 Infertility treatment. 2.4 Pregnancy intention. 2.5 Legal Induced Abortion. 2.6 Contraception. 2.7 Preconception care.- 3: Maternal Morbidity. 3.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 3.2 Overall Maternal morbidity. 3.3 Antepartum conditions. 3.4 Peripartum conditions. 3.5 Postpartum morbidity. 3.6 Public health interventions and their availability and use.- 4: Maternal Mortality. 4.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 4.2 Antepartum mortality. 4.3 Postpartum mortality.- 5: Infant Morbidity. 5.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 5.2 Morbidity with shortened gestation and near-term IUGR and sequelae of prematurity. 5.3 Developmental Delay/Disabilities. 5.4 Infection. 5.5 Birth Defects. 5.6 Injuries (intentional/unintentional).- 6: Fetal and Infant Mortality. 6.1 Definitions, measures, data sources, and measurement issues. 6.2 Descriptive Epidemiology: Overall mortality. 6.3 Early pregnancy loss and spontaneous abortion. 6.4. Fetal death. 6.5 Infant Mortality. 6.6 Public health interventions, their availability and use.- 7: Fetal Growth and Gestational Duration. 8: Conclusion.- Glossary. Index.