This comprehensive and authoritative book discusses the critical role of the utero-placenta in neurodisability, both at term and preterm. It examines aspects of fetal compromise and possible cerebro-protective interventions, recent evidence on fetal growth and mental illness, as well as cerebro-therapeutics. Throughout the book, information from the basic sciences placed within the clinical context. Written by leading obstetricians, neonatologists, paediatricians and pathologists. Discusses the role of placenta in the pathophysiology of CNS Examines recent evidence of endocrine, haematological and inflammatory origins of utero-placental dysfunction Reviews latest advances in antepartum and perinatal imaging