This new edition addresses the most common and serious medical conditions encountered in pregnancy, including heart disease, thromboembolism, diabetes, skin problems, gastrointestinal disease, neurological problems, hormonal diseases, hypertension and pre-eclampsia, and more. "an excellent reference source for its subject matter? ?well written, clear and concise but provides a lot of valuable and relevant information? this book is designed for frontline clinical care and prepared to offer alternatives in potential tricky situations? [it] is full of wisdom and advice and I am sure will be much sought after." -published by Glycosmedia