Complications in pregnancy have received increased attention inrecent years, with the US National Institutes of Health widelypromoting expanded prenatal care. It is vital therefore that everyobstetric provider knows what might go seriously wrong with apregnancy and delivery - and how to manage such complications.Conditions such as bleeding and thrombosis, trauma, acuteinfection, airway problems, drug reactions in a pregnant patientare among the scariest situations confronting a physician. This isdue not only to the intrinsic health interest of the mother andfetus, but also because of the enormous risk of malpracticeaction.

In this stimulating text, internationally recognized expertsguide you through the most challenging situations you are likely toface, enabling you to skillfully:

• Recognize conditions early-on which might prove lifethreatening
• Implement immediate life-saving treatments in emergencysituations
• Maximize the survival prospects of both the mother and herfetus

The fifth edition of this popular book acts as a thorough, butconcise point of reference, with easily digestible,disease-orientated chapters providing treatment protocols. It is aninvaluable resource for any healthcare professional responsible forthe care and management of pregnant women and their unbornchildren.