Understanding High-Risk Pregnancy - Peaceman, Alan M
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A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies. 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. Peacemen explains: - What constitutes a high-risk pregnancy and…mehr

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A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies. 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. Peacemen explains: - What constitutes a high-risk pregnancy and how to identify key factors that make one more likely - The potential negative and positive effects of medication use during pregnancy, with a focus on essential drugs for managing chronic conditions - How to address anxiety, depression, and the increased likelihood of postpartum depression for women with preexisting mental health conditions - The challenges associated with advanced maternal age, including genetic testing and increased monitoring - How to deal with preexisting health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune diseases. - How the baby can be evaluated for genetic and structural abnormalities - How to identify and treat pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia, preterm birth, and placental problems - Special considerations and strategies for handling complicated twin and triplet pregnancies - The cause, evaluation, and clinical management of each high-risk condition 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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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.