SALIENT FEATURES • Content is aligned with the revised INC curriculum for BSc Nursing (semesters VI and VII). • Learning objectives are given in all chapters to facilitate focused learning. • Multiple processes that must be carried out when caring for women in pregnancy, labour and puerperium is elaborately described. • Description of drugs used in obstetrics, commonly used instruments and some basic obstetrical nursing procedures are covered in the appendix section. • Self-assessment in the form of long- and short-answer questions and multiple choice questions is provided at the end of each chapter to aid speedy recapitulation. • Images and figures wherever relevant, especially for topics like antenatal and postnatal exercises, have been provided for quick visual understanding/learning. • Nursing care plans are provided to help in the integration of theory and practice. • Complimentary access to lecture PPTs, along with e-book, is provided.