Management of High-Risk Pregnancy

The new edition of this book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancy. Divided into 30 sections, the text begins with discussion on prenatal diagnosis, foetal surveillance, preterm labour and premature rupture of membranes. The next chapters cover issues with the foetus including multifoetal pregnancy, intrauterine growth restriction, and malpresentation. The following sections explore the risks of pregnancy with comorbidities such as anaemia, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, HIV, obesity, and many more. The third edition has been fully revised to include the latest guidelines and advances in the field. A new chapter on autoimmune diseases in pregnancy has been added to this edition. Presented in an easy to follow format, the text is further enhanced by flowcharts, algorithms and key points to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of high-risk pregnancy Covers numerous comorbidities, illustrated with flowcharts and algorithms Fully revised, third edition with new chapter on autoimmune diseases Previous edition (9789352500468) published in 2015