Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Evidence-based guidelines covering the causes, controversies, and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss. Topics include the management of various maternal medical disorders such as cardiac disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and hematological conditions relevant to pregnancy.

This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in pregnancy. APS is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by thrombosis and pregnancy morbidities. The text reviews current classification criteria, treatment guidelines, and addresses complex management challenges, including patients who do not meet full criteria and those presenting with life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy.

A handbook focusing on the use and effects of drugs during pregnancy. Published as part of the Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, it provides up-to-date clinical information and therapies relevant to improving the health of pregnant patients and ensuring a successful birth.

Comprehensive textbook covering introductory concepts, women's reproductive health, antepartum care (including nutrition and high-risk pregnancies), the processes of labor and birth, pharmacologic pain management, newborn physiology and assessment, normal and high-risk newborn care, and postpartum adaptation and risk management for the entire family.

Comprehensive guidelines developed through the cooperative efforts of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, intended to provide general and adaptable standards for improving the quality of patient care in various settings.

A handbook providing clinical guidance on the use and effects of drugs during pregnancy. It is part of the Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, focusing on the latest clinical therapies to improve the health of pregnant patients and ensure a successful birth.

This authoritative and comprehensive new edition provides an international view of gestational diabetes mellitus, offering evidence-based guidance on the management of this increasingly common condition. It is an invaluable resource for maternal-fetal medicine specialists, diabetologists, neonatologists, gynecologists, and general physicians concerned with noncommunicable diseases in pregnancy.

A recommendation document providing precise standardization for the implementation of ultrasound evaluation of the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy, aiming to improve the early detection of anomalies and clinical management.

A focused review and clinical guide on managing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and related complications in pregnant patients, covering diagnostic strategies and treatment adjustments necessary for maternal and fetal safety.

An illustrated textbook covering fetal diseases, congenital abnormalities, prenatal diagnosis methods, fetal therapies, and perinatology.

This consult summarizes current knowledge and provides guidance and recommendations for the management of sepsis and septic shock during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It covers screening tools, diagnostic evaluation, obtaining cultures, administering empiric broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy, and resuscitation protocols.

A comprehensive guideline aimed at standardizing and improving the quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) and Postnatal Care (PNC) provided by skilled health care professionals in Iraq. It outlines general care principles, detailed assessments of pregnancy status, detection of diseases, response to problems, necessary preventive measures, patient education and counseling, and specific instructions and indications for the referral of pregnant women and new mothers from Primary Health Care (PHC) to consultation in hospitals.