Handbook of Obstetric Medicine 6th Edition

Overview

The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine is an indispensable resource designed for medical professionals involved in the care of pregnant patients, offering expertise on a wide range of pregnancy-related complications. This comprehensive guide covers critical medical conditions encountered during pregnancy, such as heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal issues, neurological disorders, hormonal diseases, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and more.

Key Features

• Detailed Medical Conditions: Each condition is thoroughly described, including its incidence, clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, pregnancy impact, and management strategies.
• Symptom Management: The handbook includes a detailed section on the differential diagnosis of common symptoms such as hypertension, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, and others, presented in an easy-to-read tabular format.
• Clinical Guidance: Important clinical features and potential areas of investigation are clearly outlined to assist in quick and effective diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribing in Pregnancy: A valuable appendix on prescribing guidelines during pregnancy, including a list of contraindicated drugs, ensures safe medication practices.
• Laboratory Values: Another appendix lists normal laboratory values in pregnancy, categorized by trimester, to aid in accurate test interpretation.
• Pre-pregnancy and Postnatal Care: The book emphasizes holistic management with sections on pre-pregnancy counseling, postnatal follow-up, and appropriate contraceptive advice, complete with a dedicated appendix for quick reference.

User-Friendly Design

The new edition maintains its pragmatic and easy-to-use design with features such as tables, bullet points, and “Points to Remember” boxes for quick reference, making it an essential on-the-spot guide for obstetricians, physicians, general practitioners, and midwives in both practice and training.

Endorsements

Catherine Nelson-Piercy, MA, FRCP, FRCOG
Past President, International Society of Obstetric Medicine
Professor of Obstetric Medicine, King’s College London
Co-founding Editor-in-Chief, Obstetric Medicine

Praise for Previous Editions

• “This is an excellent handbook of obstetric medicine, which deserves to be on the shelves of all actively practicing obstetricians.”
  ―British Medical Association Medical Book Awards
• “This book gets it just right and is a true handbook, easy to read, accessible and is not too large but packs in a lot of useful and relevant information.”
  ―Glycosmedia

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a practitioner in training, The Handbook of Obstetric Medicine is your go-to reference for managing medical conditions in pregnancy, ensuring both mother and baby receive the best possible care.