As I was on the look out for a good reference book on neonatology, this book crossed my path at just the right time. As a basic reference text it did not disappoint. I was particularly impressed with the good grounding it provides in fetal medicine as well as covering neonatal intensive care. Although on the whole I like the book a lot, it does not quite meet my expectations in terms of the comprehensiveness of its subject matter.

The book starts well with an interesting and informative history …