The obstetric hematology manual / edited by Sue Pavord, Beverley Hunt.

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Cellular changes -- Normal hematological changes during pregnancy and the puerperium -- Hematinic deficiencies -- Inherited red cell disorders -- Maternal autoimmune cytopenias -- Feto-maternal alloimmune syndromes -- Fetal/neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia -- Red cell alloimmunization -- Thromboembolism and anticoagulation -- Acute management of suspected thromboembolic disease in pregnancy -- Thromboprophylaxis -- Prosthetic heart valves -- Management of anticoagulants at delivery -- Thrombophilia and fetal loss -- Antiphospholipid syndrome -- Thrombophilia and pregnancy loss -- Hemorrhagic disorders -- Management of obstetric hemorrhage: obstetric management -- Management of obstetric hemorrhage: anesthetic management -- Management of obstetric hemorrhage: hemostatic management -- Management of obstetric hemorrhage: radiological management -- Inherited disorders of primary hemostasis -- Inherited coagulopathies -- Genetic counseling and pre-natal diagnosis in hemophilia -- Microangiopathies -- Pre-eclampsia -- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and other microangiopathies -- Malignant conditions -- Myeloproliferative disorders -- Effects of chemoradiotherapy for hematological malignancy on fertility and pregnancy.

Obstetric hematology is a fast-growing area of medicine covering the diagnosis and management of hematological problems of pregnancy. Comprehensive in approach, The Obstetric Hematology Manual addresses the many hematological conditions that can cause serious problems in pregnancy, delivery and the post-partum period for both mother and baby. Written by a team of international authorities, this text provides up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines on best care, as well as sound advice based on the experience and opinion of experts. Where appropriate, basic principles are discussed to clarify the rationale for management, and systems and procedures for disease prevention are highlighted. Many conditions and cases are discussed, including venous thromboembolism, pre-eclampsia, anemia, thrombocytopenia and inherited disorders. This book will appeal to both trainees and practitioners in obstetrics, obstetric medicine, obstetric anesthesia and hematology. It is also an accessible text for midwives, nurses, and laboratory staff.