Genetics in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A reference book on genetic principles and their clinical applications in obstetric and gynaecologic practice. This volume is completely revised to incorporate recent advances in genetic knowledge and to update existing knowledge. It includes a chapter on molecular genetics; information on genetic counselling; a guide to history-taking which aims to show how to obtain maximum information in the minimum time; material on prenatal diagnosis which offers guidance on techniques, indications and detectable disorders, including an assessment of chorionic villus sampling; a chapter on prenatal treatment and a section which identifies and discusses major human teratogens.