de Swiet's Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice

Pregnancy affects the physiology of women as their bodies adapt to the growing life within them; but how does this affect how you manage general, or pre-existing medical complaints? <p>How do you differentiate the effects of pregnancy from genuine medical conditions? What are the effects of the ‘standard’ treatments on the growing fetus? What about breastfeeding?</p> <p>In this brand-new edition of <i>de Swiet’s Medical Disorders in Clinical Practice</i>, expert physicians present the best evidence and practical wisdom to guide you and your patients through their pregnancy and illness, to a successful birth and early motherhood. Using a combination of algorithms, years of experience and an evidence-based approach, this book will help you to:</p> <ul> <li>Diagnose difficult to identify conditions during pregnancy</li> <li>Effectively prescribe for pregnant and lactating women</li> <li>Overcome the challenges of imaging, anesthesia and critical care for pregnant women</li> </ul> <p><i>de Swiet’s</i> assists you in navigating the many challenges pregnancy presents for both the patient and physician.</p>