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Author:   Alan M. Peaceman
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781421452326

ISBN 10:   1421452324
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   14 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Background on High-Risk Pregnancies 1. High-Risk Pregnancy Basics 2. Issues that Can Affect Pregnancy Outcomes 3. Increased Risks in Black Women Part II: Early Pregnancy Issues 4. Preparing for Pregnancy and the First Trimester 5. Miscarriage Part III: Maternal Conditions 6. Hypertension 7. Diabetes 8. Thyroid Disease 9. Autoimmune Disorders: Lupus, Antiphospholipid Antibodies 10. Heart Disease 11. Kidney Disease 12. Blood Clots (Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis) 13. Uterine Anomalies and Fibroids 14. Cancer and Pregnancy Part IV: Fetal Conditions 15. Birth Defects 16. Genetic Abnormalities 17. Fetal Cardiac Arrhythmias 18. Fetal Growth Restriction 19. Congenital Infections 20. Hydrops Fetalis Part V: Pregnancy conditions 21. Preterm Birth 22. Preeclampsia 23. Placental Abruption/Placenta Previa/Placenta Accreta 24. Stillbirth 25. Blood Group Isoimmunization 26. Cervical Insufficiency 27. Multiple Gestation Part VI: Conclusions Part VII: Resources Part VIII: Glossary Part IX: Index

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Alan M. Peaceman, MD, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Medicine and professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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