A new textbook from Springer combines epidemiology with a broad range of topics that influence maternal and child health.  Six years in the making, Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice.  Co-authors include Section members Russell Kirby and the late Greg Alexander.  “Greg was the driving force behind this book,” said Kirby.  “We would have completed it much earlier had he still been with us.”   The comprehensive text offers:

·         A spectrum of topics affecting maternal and child health, such as reproductive health, gestation, and fetal growth.

·         Information on timely issues, such as postpartum depression and SIDS.

·         Detailed discussions of current epidemiological trends and measurement issues.

·         Emerging areas of interest and research.

·         Text boxes, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, appendices, and other helpful features.

This highly-structured text is appropriate for new students or experienced professionals seeking a quick reference to a broad range of topics that influence maternal and child health.  For more information, see http://springer.com/978-0-387-09438-0.