Queenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy

Changing demographics and evolving technology continuouslyaffect maternal-fetal medicineIncreasing maternal age and weight during pregnancy, higherrates of pregnancies conceived by artificial reproductivetechnologies and growing numbers of cesarean deliveries have led toa rise in the incidence of complicated pregnancies. The optionshave also increased for monitoring maternal and fetal healththroughout a pregnancy, and identifying and managing riskearlier.For the maternal-fetal physician, constant vigilance throughouta pregnancy remains essential. But continuous change makes this anincreasing challenge. Queenan's Management of High-RiskPregnancy covers the full spectrum of perinatal care. It guidesyou through the tough and complex decisions needed to protect thehealth of both your fetal and the maternal patients.New material in the 6th edition covers contemporary issues suchas:* Iron-deficient anemia* Malaria* Pregnancy in the disabled woman* Placenta accreta* Induction of labor* Operative vaginal delivery* Patient safety in labor and deliveryThe stellar cast of expert authors provide evidence, algorithms,case studies and potential outcome measures to ensure thatQueenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy continues to setthe bar for maternal-fetal practice.Titles of Related InterestStillbirthEdited by Catherine Y. SpongISBN 978-1-4443-3706-8The Placenta: From Development to DiseaseEdited by Helen Kay, D. Michael Nelson and Yuping WangISBN 978-1-4443-3366-4Pregnancy in the Obese Woman: Clinical ManagementEdited by Deborah E. ConwayISBN 978-1-4051-9648-2