Mary E. D. Alton Books

Maternal-Fetal Medicine provides the busy clinician with precisely the information needed where and when it is needed. The text covers a wide variety of topics related to maternal and fetal medicine, as well as clinical questions that will challenge providers both in the outpatient setting and on labor and delivery wards. Special attention has been paid to incorporating an evidence-based approach to obstetric management, and a number of chapters have been included to assist in the management of obstetric emergencies. In total, over 1000 diseases and conditions are discussed in detail.

Now completely revised and updated, this classic guide helps prospective parents conceive more easily and enhance their chances of a healthy pregnancy. Covering preconception and interconception well-being for both women and men, the authors draw on new research to demonstrate how good preconception health can reduce pregnancy complications and promote lifelong wellness. The rationale for a ninety-day guide is that it takes this long for sperm to mature and for women to prepare their bodies for pregnancy. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors discuss contemporary topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. The guide includes easily accessible chapters on various subjects: - **Nutrition:** Meal makeovers and facts about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs. - **Personal readiness:** Assessing emotional, financial, and physical readiness, including a preconception-friendly exercise program. - **Informed patient:** Choosing a doctor, understanding insurance, baby-friendly medications, and genetic screening guidelines. - **Women’s health:** Expanded coverage of conditions affecting fertility and pregnancy, and optimizing immune health. - **Environment:** Environmental exposures and travel tips. - **Men’s health:** Lifestyle advice for maximizing sperm health. - **Conception:** Signs to indicate when to start trying and debunking common myths. - **Infertility:** Reassuring options for reproductive as