
Handbook of Obstetric Medicine
by Catherine Nelson-Piercy
6th Edition
Publisher: CRC Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780367541026 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000173710 |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 370 |
Handbook of Obstetric Medicine, 6th Edition, is a clinical handbook authored by Catherine Nelson-Piercy and published by CRC Press. The text provides practical guidance for healthcare professionals caring for pregnant women with coexisting medical conditions.
Core coverage addresses common and serious maternal disorders encountered during gestation, including cardiovascular complications, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and diabetes mellitus. The work also examines the physiological impacts of pregnancy alongside disease manifestations across major organ systems.
Serving as an on-the-spot guide for obstetricians, hospital physicians, general practitioners, and midwives in training and practice, the handbook organizes clinical findings using clear tables, bulleted summaries, and designated "Points to remember" boxes.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hypertension and pre-eclampsia
Chapter 2: Heart disease
Chapter 3: Thromboembolic disease
Chapter 4: Respiratory disease
Chapter 5: Diabetes mellitus
Chapter 6: Thyroid and parathyroid disease
Chapter 7: Pituitary and adrenal disease
Chapter 8: Connective tissue disease
Chapter 9: Neurological problems
Chapter 10: Renal disease
Chapter 11: Liver disease
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal disease
Chapter 13: Skin disease
Chapter 14: Haematological problems
Chapter 15: Human immunodeficiency virus and other infectious diseases
Chapter 16: Tables
Chapter Appendix A.1: Prescribing in pregnancy
Chapter Appendix A.2: Normal laboratory values in pregnancy/non-pregnancy
Chapter Appendix A.3: Contraception in women with medical problems
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