18 Free Obstetrics Books [PDF]
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Obstetrics is the branch of medicine that protects women and babies through pregnancy, childbirth and the weeks after. Our obstetrics books in PDF bring together the textbooks, clinical guidelines and reference manuals medical students, midwives and OB/GYN residents need.
This collection covers the full obstetric workflow: antenatal care, ultrasound and imaging, pregnancy complications, caesarean section and obstetric emergencies. The selection includes works from the WHO, FIGO and university handbooks, so every title carries clinical authority and is free to download.
Pick any title below and download it directly. Use these PDFs to prepare for clinical rotations, board exams or daily practice in women's health.
Books on Obstetrics Fundamentals
Start here if you're new to obstetrics. These titles cover normal labor, the obstetric exam and the standard treatment guidelines used in everyday practice.
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A free obstetrics textbook that walks readers through the physiology of reproduction, normal and abnormal pregnancy, labor and the puerperium across more than five hundred pages. Each chapter is concise and clinically oriented, useful for medical students preparing exams and for residents reviewing core obstetrics.
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A government clinical guideline covering fourteen common obstetrics and gynaecology conditions: antepartum hemorrhage, abruptio placenta, ectopic pregnancy, anemia, diabetes, eclampsia, caesarean section and more. Each chapter ends with a structured treatment algorithm.
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The sixth edition of a frontline clinical manual for doctors, health extension officers and nurses. Covers family planning, antenatal care, intrapartum management, complications and gynaecology emergencies with practical instructions designed for low-resource settings.
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Books on Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy can shift from low-risk to high-risk in days. These references help spot risks like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and placenta previa, and guide treatment when complications develop.
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A focused chapter on the four life-threatening obstetric complications: hemorrhage, obstructed labor, eclampsia and puerperal sepsis. Quantifies how often women experience each complication and what treatment is required, with maternal-mortality data tables.
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Books on Operative Obstetrics and Caesarean Section
Surgical obstetrics has its own protocols and decision points. The guidelines below cover when to operate and how to plan a safe caesarean section.
Books on Obstetric Ultrasound and Imaging
Ultrasound is the workhorse of modern obstetrics. This manual teaches the practical scan technique, biometry and Doppler assessment used in every prenatal visit.
Books on Obstetric Emergencies
Postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia and shoulder dystocia leave no time to look things up. The pocket guides and emergency kits below are written for the bedside.
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A 316-page bedside pocket book for obstetric emergencies, major trauma in pregnancy and neonatal resuscitation. Distilled from the International Maternal and Child Health Care textbook, it covers postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse and resuscitation algorithms.
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A 2023 readiness toolkit from the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Provides rapid response team setup, transfer logistics, simulation drills and clinical bundles for obstetric hemorrhage, severe hypertension, sepsis and venous thromboembolism in non-obstetric care settings.
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Books on Antenatal and Prenatal Care
Antenatal care is the most evidence-based part of obstetrics. The WHO and national ministries publish recommendations that summarize what every visit should include.
Books on Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing
Midwives carry most labor wards. The materials below cover physiological labor, postnatal care and the nursing skills needed for safe delivery.
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A practical skills manual produced by the midwifery service of Mater Dei Hospital. Covers admission, monitoring during labor, assisting delivery, immediate newborn care and emergency procedures, with step-by-step protocols suitable for midwifery training.
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A nursing-focused primary care guideline covering reproductive system assessment, prenatal visits, common obstetric problems and emergencies, and delivery in a remote nursing station. Designed for nurses providing maternity care to under-served communities.
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