PROLOG: Obstetrics is the premier learning tool for staying up to date in the specialty area. Consisting of an assessment and critique book, PROLOG is an effective, self-directed study resource and reference for both obstetricians-gynecologists and those in training. The content is peer-reviewed, current, and clinically relevant.

Upon successful completion, users of this unit will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of maternal and fetal physiology and pathophysiology and the effects on normal and complicated pregnancies Identify components of antepartum care that optimize maternal and perinatal outcomes in uncomplicated pregnancies, including education regarding normal pregnancy Diagnose and plan efficacious and cost-effective management of medical and obstetric conditions encountered during the antepartum period Identify the risks and prognosis of selected complications of pregnancy and in the neonate Describe antenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests and identify the indications, risks, and predictive value for each Diagnose problems and manage obstetric emergencies Select appropriate management strategies for intrapartum care and delivery Consider medical-legal principles, risk management, and office management guidelines in obstetric practice