Antenatal Consults: a Guide for Neonatologists and Paediatricians

This handbook serves as a practical guide for multidisciplinary teams—including maternity staff, obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals—counseling parents expecting a fetus at risk. It provides clear, concise guidance on the assessment and management of high-risk antenatal cases, covering both common and complex conditions. Authored by neonatal specialists in Australia, the text bridges obstetric and neonatal care, helping clinicians prepare for and manage anticipated challenges at birth.

Key Features:

• Concise, Practical Chapters: Each chapter focuses on specific conditions and scenarios encountered in antenatal consultations.
• Multidisciplinary Relevance: Useful for obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, midwives, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes conditions ranging from preterm threats and severe growth restriction to congenital anomalies such as heart defects, spina bifida, and gastroschisis.
• Clear Definitions: Provides definitions of pathologies and conditions for quick reference.
• Anticipatory Guidance: Highlights potential problems at birth and practical advice on their management.
• Structured Management Approach: Chapters follow a logical outline for assessment, counseling, and intervention strategies.