Obstetric Medicine

Since the beginnings of perinatal medicine, this new medical field of applied medicine changed the mother-oriented to a mother and embryo/fetal oriented obstetrics. This scientific development, driven by experts all over the world, is important for the care of mothers, fetusses, and neonates globally. This book series aims to explain special areas of perinatal medicine from different scientists with their special points of view.

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The subspecialty of Obstetric Medicine sits in a unique intersection of the disciplines of Internal Medicine and Obstetrics. Its focus is in the skilled management of medical problems in pregnancy: from pre-pregnancy optimization to the management of acute and chronic conditions in pregnancy, and in the postpartum period to ensure resolution and safe transition back to the primary care provider.

This book will provide novel insights into the management of pregnant women. Clinical pearls will be emphasized, such as illustrating atypical aspects of a presenting symptom/finding, and when a subspecialty referral (or transfer to a high risk centre) must occur for patient safety.

This book will combine basic science principles, build on existing guidelines, and provide crucial tips on how to safely manage acute and chronic medical conditions in pregnancy. It is THE book for sub-specialists in Obstetric Medicine.