Description: This book traces the development of the science of fetal and neonatal physiology and examines its role in the greatly improved care of women and their newborn infants. Includes reminisces of several dozen individuals who played a vital role in the field.
Review Quotes: "This is the second edition of a historical book first published in 2013 to document the contributions of several key researchers and clinicians to the advancement of knowledge in the field of perinatal medicine. ... The purpose is to give clinicians, researchers, and historians a personal view of how much of the science in this field was developed ... . this book would be of interest to anyone curious about the research and development of this field." (Jay P. Goldsmith, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2018)