Changing demographics and evolving technology continuously affect maternal-fetal medicine
Increasing maternal age and weight during pregnancy, higher rates of pregnancies conceived by artificial reproductive technologies and growing numbers of cesarean deliveries have led to a rise in the incidence of complicated pregnancies. The options have also increased for monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout a pregnancy, and identifying and managing risk earlier.
For the maternal-fetal physician, constant vigilance throughout a pregnancy remains essential. But continuous change makes this an increasing challenge. Queenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy covers the full spectrum of perinatal care. It guides you through the tough and complex decisions needed to protect the health of both your fetal and the maternal patients.
New material in the 6th edition covers contemporary issues such as:
Iron-deficient anemia
Malaria
Pregnancy in the disabled woman
Placenta accreta
Induction of labor
Operative vaginal delivery
Patient safety in labor and delivery
The stellar cast of expert authors provide evidence, algorithms, case studies and potential outcome measures to ensure that Queenan's Management of High-Risk Pregnancy continues to set the bar for maternal-fetal practice.
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Edited by
John T. Queenan, MD, Professor and Chair Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Georgetown University School of Medicine , Washington, DC, USA
Catherine Y. Spong, MD, Bethesda, MD, USA
Charles J. Lockwood, MD, Anita O'Keeffe Young Professor & Chair, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
"Overall, it is a well-written book that focuses on the common problems encountered in dealing with high risk pregnancies." (The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 3 July 2014)
"The 6th edition is an up-to-date classic textbook which provides the reader with a practical approach to the management of high-risk pregnancies. I can highly recommend this textbook as a valuable resource for any obstetrician dealing with high-risk pregnancies." (Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 29 January 2014)
"This is a very nice addition to a physician's library. It is easy to read and comprehend and written by authorities in the field." (Doody's, 27 July 2012)
