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There are few, if any, such polarised areas of clinical practice as obstetrics. The contrast between the magical beauty of normal pregnancy and childbirth and the often very rapidly progressive and terrifying emergency situation is extreme.

Being prepared for any eventuality is therefore the cornerstone of safe obstetric practice, and while this anticipation can help avoid a situation altogether, it can also enhance the likelihood of early recognition and damage limitation. In those absolutely unavoidable emergencies being well informed, prepared and practised can make the difference between life and death, or health and disability: this is reason enough for clinicians to go to every length to keep themselves informed, alert and vigilant.

This manual is a goldmine of information concerning the pathophysiology and management of emergencies concerning the pregnant (or recently pregnant) woman. It is practical, with useful tips and algorithms, as well as giving depth of knowledge with logical explanations to aid understanding. Whilst it forms part of the mMOET pre‐course reading it also stands alone as an excellent text for all clinicians practicing in this specialty.

Don’t be unprepared: read, learn, practice and teach what is here, expect the unexpected, and you will keep women and their babies safe.

Sara Paterson‐Brown FRCS FRCOG