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A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies.
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In the United States, millions of people experience the life-changing event of pregnancy every year, but for nearly one-third of them, the journey comes with heightened risks. In this compassionate guide, obstetrician-gynecologist Alan M. Peaceman, MD, explores the complexities of high-risk pregnancies with the empathy and clarity that every expectant parent deserves.
With over thirty years of experience treating patients with high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Peaceman explains:
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What constitutes a high-risk pregnancy and how to identify factors that make one more likely
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The potential effects of medication use during pregnancy
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How to address anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression for women with preexisting mental health conditions
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The challenges associated with advanced maternal age
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How to manage preexisting health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
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How to evaluate the baby for genetic and structural abnormalities
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How to identify and treat pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia, preterm birth, and placental problems
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Special considerations and strategies for handling multiples
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This companion for expectant parents and their families provides essential knowledge and guidance on how to make informed choices while working collaboratively with health care providers.
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Praise for
Understanding High-Risk Pregnancy
Clear explanations of high-risk pregnancy complications, treatments, and outcomes are delivered in Peaceman's calm, reassuring, and positive voice, which comes through on every page. This book will arm women with knowledge to navigate complex pregnancies with confidence.
―Dana R. Gossett, MD, Chair of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health
An invaluable contribution. This book provides guidance for people and families as they navigate pregnancy complications and try to get answers to the many questions they have.
―William Grobman, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Pregnancy
This thoughtful and comprehensive new book addresses the challenges of complex pregnancies in a patient-centered, digestible manner, and is a critical guide for patients with or contemplating a high-risk pregnancy.
―Justin R. Lappen, MD, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
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