Pregnancy affects the physiology of women as their bodies adapt tothe growing life within them; but how does this affect how youmanage general, or pre-existing medical complaints?How do you differentiate the effects of pregnancy from genuinemedical conditions? What are the effects of the'standard' treatments on the growing fetus? What aboutbreastfeeding?In this brand-new edition of de Swiet's MedicalDisorders in Clinical Practice, expert physicians present thebest evidence and practical wisdom to guide you and your patientsthrough their pregnancy and illness, to a successful birth andearly motherhood. Using a combination of algorithms, years ofexperience and an evidence-based approach, this book will help youto:* Diagnose difficult to identify conditions during pregnancy* Effectively prescribe for pregnant and lactating women* Overcome the challenges of imaging, anesthesia and criticalcare for pregnant womende Swiet's assists you in navigating the manychallenges pregnancy presents for both the patient andphysician.