Queenan’s Management of High-Risk Pregnancy

<b>Changing demographics and evolving technology continuously affect maternal-fetal medicine</b> <p>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.</p> <p>For the maternal-fetal physician, constant vigilance throughout a pregnancy remains essential. But continuous change makes this an increasing challenge. <i>Queenan’s Management of High-Risk Pregnancy</i> 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.</p> <p>New material in the 6th edition covers contemporary issues such as:</p> <ul> <li>Iron-deficient anemia</li> <li>Malaria</li> <li>Pregnancy in the disabled woman</li> <li>Placenta accreta</li> <li>Induction of labor</li> <li>Operative vaginal delivery</li> <li>Patient safety in labor and delivery</li> </ul> <p>The stellar cast of expert authors provide evidence, algorithms, case studies and potential outcome measures to ensure that <i>Queenan’s Management of High-Risk Pregnancy</i> continues to set the bar for maternal-fetal practice.</p> <p><b>Titles of Related Interest</b></p> <p><i>Stillbirth</i><br /> Edited by Catherine Y. Spong<br /> ISBN 978-1-4443-3706-8</p> <p><i>The Placenta: From Development to Disease</i><br /> Edited by Helen Kay, D. Michael Nelson and Yuping Wang<br /> ISBN 978-1-4443-3366-4</p> <p><i>Pregnancy in the Obese Woman: Clinical Management</i><br /> Edited by Deborah E. Conway<br /> ISBN 978-1-4051-9648-2</p>