Fertility and Pregnancy
An Epidemiologic Perspective
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Product details:
- Edition number 2
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 13 January 2026
- ISBN 9780198931898
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages368 pages
- Size 232x155x18 mm
- Weight 602 g
- Language English 679
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Short description:
Fertility and Pregnancy provides a comprehensive account of human reproduction-its biological foundations, historical context, and the factors that can disrupt its processes. Incorporating the latest research with new chapters and illustrations, it gives a fresh perspective on a field that is brimming with new ideas.
MoreLong description:
Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of human reproduction-its biological foundations, historical context, and the factors that can disrupt its processes. In this thoroughly revised edition, Allen J. Wilcox masterfully integrates insights from history, biology, obstetrics, paediatrics, demography, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology to present a cohesive, and accessible overview of reproductive epidemiology.
With clarity and wit, Wilcox enriches the narrative with compelling anecdotes and insightful illustrations, making complex concepts both understandable and memorable. This edition reflects the dynamic nature of the field, incorporating the latest research findings and theoretical advances. These are conveyed in over thirty new illustrations and extensively updated chapters, including the emerging role of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy complications and the often-misunderstood condition of fetal growth restriction.
The book covers a wide range of topics-from the biology of conception and fetal development to the influence of genetics and infectious diseases. It delves into key epidemiologic themes such as recurrence risk within families, the impact of selective fertility, and the methodological challenges of establishing causality. The volume concludes with a thoughtful discussion of unresolved questions and future research opportunities, offering valuable insights for scholars, clinicians, and students alike.
Table of Contents:
Foundations
The Creative Biology of Human Reproduction
On Getting Pregnant
How Humans Control Their Fertility
Infections and Reproduction
The Genetics of Reproduction
Evolutionary Biology and Eugenics
Heterogeneity of Risk
Themes and Variations
Outcomes
Fertility, Fecundity, Fecundability
Very Early Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage
Stillbirth and Infant Mortality
Twins and More
Gestational Age and Preterm Delivery
Birthweight and Fetal Growth
Birth Defects
Fetal Exposures and Adult Disease
Sex Ratio
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy
Methods: Challenges and Opportunities
Future Directions
