Training in safe operative birth is a key priority in obstetrics. Around one in five women are dissatisfied with their labour and birth, especially operative birth, often because of poor communication or inadequate technical skills. This can lead to sexual dysfunction and aversion to further pregnancy, as well as increases in complaints and litigation. This book accompanies the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBu ST) course, and will be an essential resource for all obstetricians and maternity care providers. Internationally recognised contributors discuss all aspects of operative birth including: vacuum and forceps-assisted birth; Caesarean section at full dilatation; safe and effective practice of Kielland's forceps; essential non-technical skills; teamwork; and medico-legal aspects. A simple-to-use flowchart is included to guide the reader through the essential steps for a successful operative vaginal birth. Each chapter identifies the key learning points and provides step-by-step instructions for performing each technique.Additional ISBNs1107680301, 1139862693, 9781107680302, 9781139862691ROBu ST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training: Course Manual 1st Edition is written by George Attilakos and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for ROBu ST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training are 9781139862691, 1139862693 and the print ISBNs are 9781107680302, 1107680301. Additional ISBNs include 1107680301, 1139862693, 9781107680302, 9781139862691.