The third edition of the book, Practical Guide to High-Risk Pregnancy and Delivery, has been completely revised to present more up-to-date approach to the field. Several changes have been made in the book to keep up with multiple new developments and to facilitate the finding of information. However, the purpose of the book remains unchanged: to provide residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, fellows in Maternal–Fetal Medicine, obstetricians, general physicians, and interested nurses and medical students with a source of practical information about complications of pregnancy. - The book is organized into three sections: Fetal Medicine, Obstetrical Complications and Tropical Diseases in Pregnancy - All chapters have been rearranged, expanded, and updated - Several new flowcharts, tables, and boxes have been included to make the coverage more comprehensive and contemporary - Important points at the end of every chapter help in quick recapitulation. - Separate chapters on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, Diabetes and Pregnancy, and Cardiac Diseases in Pregnancy.

Thoroughly revised edition of this well-known text is prompted by the popularity of the previous edition among both students and practitioners. The revised edition has been endeavoured keeping the key objective of Dr Fernando Arias alive—to provide Obs & Gynae residents, fellows in Maternal–Fetal Medicine, obstetricians, general physicians and interested nurses and medical students with a source of practical information about complications of pregnancy. • Most of the chapters have been completely re-written. • A new chapter ‘Impact of Advances in Genetics on Prenatal Diagnosis’ has been added, which does justice to the enormous advances in the field of Prenatal Genetics in the recent years. • Our understanding of multiple pregnancies has increased considerably. A separate chapter on multiple pregnancy has been added given that multiple pregnancies are at high risk of developing problems and therefore require greater attention. • An entire section of intrapartum problems has been added, making this a comprehensive Obstetric text. • The editors have managed to persuade leaders in the field to write for this edition. The chapters are authored by researchers working on the coalface. Their first-hand experience, knowledge, wisdom and hard work are evident in this edition.

1. Prenatal Diagnosis of Chromosomal Abnormalities Asma Khalil, Amy Coates 2. Fetal Dysmorphology Nirmala Chandrasekharan, Amarnath Bhide 3. Impact of Advances in Genetics on Prenatal Diagnosis Tessa Homfray 4. Fetal Infections Francesco D'Antonio, Amarnath Bhide 5. Fetal Growth Restriction Giorgio Pagani, Amarnath Bhide 6. Early Pregnancy Complications Parikshit Dahyalal Tank 7. Identification and Antepartum Surveillance of High Risk Pregnancy Amol P. Pawar, Kaizad R. Damania 8. Preterm Birth Lilian Alabi-Isama, Austin Ugwumadu 9. Post Term and Prolonged Pregnancy Avinash Bhatt, Kaizad R. Damania 10. Antepartum Haemorrhage Vedrana Caric, Amarnath Bhide 11. Venous Thromboembolism in Pregnancy Gargee Pandit, Kaizad R. Damania 12. Multiple Pregnancy Tiran Dias, Amarnath Bhide 13. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Vandana Bansal, Kaizad R. Damania 14. Haematological Disorders and Red-Cell Alloimmunization in Pregnancy Ann Koschorke, Michael Egbor, Amarnath Bhide 15. Diabetes in Pregnancy Gargee Pandit, Kaizad R. Damania 16. Cardiac Disease and Pregnancy Milind S. Phadke, Vinay R. Jaiswal 17. Other Medical Disorders in Pregnancy Ameya C. Purandare, Kaizad R. Damania 18. Tropical Diseases in Pregnancy Shirish N. Daftary 19. Abnormal Labour Kim Hinshaw, Sara Kenyon 20. Fetal Surveillance in Labour Rohana Haththotuwa, Muhunthan K, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran 21. Birth Asphyxia Vikram Sinai Talaulikar, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran 22. Operative Delivery Hemantha Senanayake, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran 23. Postpartum Haemorrhage Sadia Muhammad, Edwin Chandraharan 24. Maternal Collapse Leonie Penna 25. Obesity and Pregnancy Swetha Bhaskar, Venkat Bhaskar, and Tahir Mahmood 26. Clinical Governance and Audit Charlotte Cassis and Sambit Mukhopadhyay Index The main objective of fifth edition of this book "to provide a source of practical information about complications of pregnancy" as envisaged by Dr Fernando Arias – a doyen in field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been kept intact with further building upon with recent developments in obstetrics and gynaecology. However, the content is thoroughly revised with inclusion of recent developments for management of all aspects of high-risk pregnancy and delivery. The content is contemporary, concise and evidence-based – covering approach, management and guidelines for treating patients with high risk. The text helps students to understand the concepts clearly and retain information as a quick reference for practitioners.

A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her foetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing problems. These risks may be due to factors in the pregnancy itself, or they may stem from pre-existing maternal medical conditions. This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of high risk pregnancies for postgraduate medical students. It is an amalgamation of existing literature, current guidelines, and recent advances in medical technologies. Divided into 22 chapters, the text covers pathophysiology, systematic investigations, diagnosis, and appropriate management for both maternal and foetal disorders, helping trainees identify conditions that can make a pregnancy high risk. The book is highly illustrated with clinical images, diagrams and flowcharts, and features a question paper and extensive bibliography to assist learning.

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of any infectious disease which may affect the mother or the fetus during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a unique condition in which the interplay of endocrine and immune influences leads to altered severity and susceptibility to infectious diseases. These infections, in turn, are a substantial cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity. The book discusses the immunologic, clinical and epidemiologic evidence for altered responses during pregnancy. Several infections have unique consequences in pregnancy. Some infections have vertical transmission, and their management focuses on decreasing perinatal transmission. Others can be transmitted transplacentally and cause congenital infection. While still, other common infections like gastroenteritis, UTI, tuberculosis, leprosy or certain dermatological and oral conditions can cause pregnancy complications. This book discusses all such diseases in detail as well as suggests means for early identification and appropriate treatment for them. A separate chapter adequately covers the novel coronavirus infection associated with management challenges in pregnant women. The book includes dedicated sections on postpartum infections and fetal outcomes associated with maternal infections. It reviews strategies to prevent infection in obstetrics that plays a key role in decreasing the global burden of maternal morbidity and mortality. The book is relevant for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, post-graduate students of obstetrics and gynecology as well as general practitioners, family medicine specialists, primary health care workers and undergraduate medical students.

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High Risk Pregnancy examines the full range of challenges in general obstetrics, medical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal disease, and management of labor and delivery. Drs. David James, Philip J. Steer, Carl P. Weiner, Bernard Gonik, Caroline Crowther, and Stephen Robson present an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the most appropriate strategy for each patient. This comprehensive reference features the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, as well as more than 100 videos of imaging and monitoring. giving you easy access to the resources you need to manage high risk pregnancies. Prepare for clinical challenges and save time in addressing them thanks to expert advice on treatment options from international contributors. Find and apply the information you need quickly and easily through a consistent organization and at-a-glance summary boxes that discuss evidence-based management options. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with links to Medline. View over 140 videos of detailed fetal imaging and monitoring that aid in diagnoses. Tap into recent developments in treatment and management in four new chapters—Global Maternal & Perinatal Health Issues; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Surveillance of the Fetus and its Indications; and Training for Obstetric Emergencies. Apply new evidence-based management options to treat genetic and constitutional factors leading to a high-risk pregnancy (such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiac disease) through new and expanded coverage of these increasingly common presentations. Reference pregnancy-relevant laboratory values with an updated and comprehensive appendix on "Normal Values in Pregnancy." Effectively manage patients newly diagnosed with hematologic and immunologic malignancies, and explore the available drug options. Confirm your diagnoses with greater confidence thanks to full-color images throughout the text.

The new edition of Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences continues to offer readers with a sound introduction to human biology as it relates to pregnancy and childbirth. The new edition retains the online question bank with downloadable image collection and is suitable for midwives – whether qualified or in training – throughout the world. Straightforward writing style helps demystify a challenging subject area Applies theory to practice to show how a knowledge of the biological sciences can enhance the care given to mothers and babies Designed to facilitate early recognition of pathology to help prevent morbidity and mortality Ideal introduction to basic biochemistry, cellular biology and genetics for those who have no prior knowledge of the subject areas Chapters on embryology help explain the occurrence of neonatal pathology A ‘body systems approach’ – including embryological development – enables an understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological changes that occur during pregnancy Clear diagrams allow an understanding of the complex three-dimensional concepts seen in biology Helpful pedagogy such as ‘Main Points’ boxes at the end of each chapter act as useful aide-memoires Enhances the safety of mothers and babies, both in the developed world and those countries where the provision of adequate care remains limited Revised contributor team provides an international perspective Updated design presents shorter sections of information with concise summaries of ‘key points’ and easy to interpret figures and tables