This is a comprehensive, one-stop online book relating to all areas of pregnancy and birth. The second edition of this easily searchable guide is edited by eminent experts in the field and includes new contributions from international authors. It will be an ideal reference for Maternal-Fetal Specialists and Generalists wanting an authoritative answer on any point. Key features: •Grouped in to six topics (modules) for convenience •Electronic search facility across all chapters •Approximately 700,000 words of text, 7000 references, 300 figures (including 100 in full colour), and 200 tables available to search Key topics: •All common pregnancy and birth related problems such as diabetes and pregnancy •Many rarer complications such as protozoan infections •Fetal assessment, which is absolutely central to MFM practice •Medico-legal aspects •Sickle cell disease – a major problem for patients of African descent New chapters include: •Recurrent early pregnancy losses •Invasive hemodynamic monitoring •Chronic and acute hypertension •Neurological disorders •Maternal obesity •Assessment of fetal genetic disorders •First and second trimester screening

A unique quick-reference guide focusing on the practical bedside care of the critically ill pregnant patient Obstetric Intensive Care Manual provides immediate hands-on guidance for managing obstetric care patients in the critical care unit. Presenting treatment information on commonly encountered emergencies such as obstetric hemorrhage, hypertensive crises, and cardiac disease, as well as less frequently seen disorders such as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy, thyroid storm, and psychiatric disorders, this is the perfect resource for busy clinicians who require authoritative how-to answers the moment they are needed. Features Offers step-by-step guidance for outstanding care of critically ill patients Numerous summary tables, algorithms, figures, boxed material, and illustrations Written in a style that makes even the most complex treatment protocol simple to implement Offers the expertise of world-renowned contributors Includes NEW chapter on psychiatric emergencies, and NEW content on practical management of diseases and complications such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, sympathetic hyperreflexia, drug toxicity, transfusion reactions, burns, and spider and snake bites

This text focuses on the impact of hematologic physiology and disease upon pregnancy and its outcome. Leading experts contribute reviews of current literature, applicable diagnostic measures, and discussions of treatment. Coverage is organized along traditional lines of blood diseases--red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, coagulation and fibrinolysis--and the text adds unique components such as lipid storage disease, histiocytosis, and AIDS. Throughout, the book features discussions of the physiologic changes observed in normal pregnancies, as well as descriptions of hematologic and obstetrical conditions with pathologic events that may affect pregnancy or fetal health.

Presenting a succinct review of key issues within midwifery, this text is a practical reference resource that will be of use to midwives operating at all levels.

The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this popular Spiral "RM" Manual provides practical, accessible information on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of 108 common obstetric and gynecologic problems. The concise, readable text and annotated key references for each topic make the book ideal for quick review before patient examination, for grand rounds, or for board exam preparation. This edition features new chapters on primary care (routine care) and ethics and updates on pre-eclampsia and colposcopy.