Pregnancy Complications. A Case-Based Approach (e-Book)

E BOOK

Authors: Schnatz, P. — LaCoursiere, Y. — Morosky, C. — Schaffir, J. — Torbenson, V. — Chelmow, D.

ISBN: 9781009413817
Published: May 2025
Pages: 397
Publisher: Cambridge
English

Description:

This unique book, designed to support obstetrician-gynecologists, midwives, and family medicine specialists caring for obstetric patients, will guide clinicians to a clear understanding of the ways to recognize, manage, and importantly prevent obstetrical complications. Utilising clinical vignettes combined with comprehensive, authoritative discussions from experienced clinicians, this book is an essential resource to support practice and preparation for various certification type of examinations. Following the same effective approach as other titles in this series, Acute and Emergency Care Gynecology: A Case-Based Approach, Office Gynecology: A Case-Based Approach and Surgical Gynecology: A Case-Based Approach, this book is the perfect guide to navigate common and rare obstetrical complications.

Provides high quality reviews of common to rare (and also emergency) complications of pregnancy
Taking a case-based approach to encourage active learning
Ensures current standard of care recommendations are presented in a brief, focused and easy-to-apply format

Contents:

Part I. Antepartum (Early Pregnancy)
Part II. Antepartum (Mid-trimester)
Part III. Antepartum (Late Pregnancy)
Part IV. Antepartum (Medical Complications)
Part V. Antepartum (Infectious Complications)
Part VI. Intrapartum/Delivery
Part VII. Postpartum
Part VIII. Fetal Complications
Part IX. Placental Complications
Part X. Complications of the Cord, Amnion, and Gravid Uterus
Part XI. Psychosocial Considerations.

Links to international organizations:

World Health Organization – Maternal Health

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

Keywords:

pregnancy complications, obstetrical emergencies, prenatal risk management, maternal-fetal medicine, case-based obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, midwife guide, family medicine obstetrics, clinical obstetric cases, pregnancy complication handbook

Target Audiences:

Obstetricians, Midwives, Family Medicine Physicians, Medical Students & Residents, Women's Health Educators

Genres

Medical, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Clinical Medicine, Health Professions, Medical Education