Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice

Obstetricians must have a firm grounding in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting pregnant women as in some cases these may threaten the life of mother or baby or both.

This book still remains the standard reference work on medical disorders in obstetric practice in the UK and UK-influenced areas such as the former Commonwealth. Exhaustive in its coverage, it provides clear practical advice on the major medical disorders the obstetrician is likely to encounter. Each chapter reviews the pathophysiology of a complaint then applies the physiological and pathophysiological changes to the problem of diagnosis and management of the disorder as well as giving clear guidance on the welfare of the unborn One of the major strengths of the book is that each chapter teaches the principles of care and gives an appreciation of the natural history of the disease rather than just the facts. Although a scholarly and rigourous account it manages to point out the clinically relevant information that the practising obstetrician will actually need.

On the Third Edition
"This excellent book provides an authoritative guide...the standard reference source in this area."
Br. J. Obs. & Gynaecol.

"This is a very commendable book and a delight to read. The editor has succeeded in his aim to make the book a model of clarity"
Aus. & NZ J. Obs. & Gynaecol.

Reviews of the Second Edition
... I found de Swiet's work an excellent textbook that will serve obstetricians and internists well as an authoritative reference."
New England Journal of Medicine

"Suffice it to say that if you want the most comprehensive book available in this country on medical disorders in pregnancy, then this is the book you should buy."
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

"All obstetricians, and all physicians who care for pregnant women should be urged to buy this attractive and remarkably cheap book."

British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology