Advances in Maternal Fetal Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Dr. Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman and Dr. Russell Miller, with Consulting Editor Dr. William Rayburn, this state-of-the-art monograph delves into the latest developments in maternal fetal medicine. It features expert reviews from perinatologists on various topics crucial to improving patient outcomes.

Key Topics Covered

This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including:

1. Advances in delivery management for the preterm fetus, focusing on magnesium sulfate and late-preterm antenatal corticosteroids.
2. Approaches to stillbirth prevention, highlighting the latest strategies and interventions.
3. Current preterm birth prevention strategies, providing insights into the most effective methods.
4. Neurological outcomes after fetal therapy for complicated monochorionic twins, exploring the impact of therapy on twin outcomes.
5. Innovations in fetal myelomeningocele (fMMC) repair, showcasing the latest advancements in this field.
6. An update on biologic agents in pregnancy, discussing the use and implications of these agents.
7. Telemedicine in obstetrics, examining the role of technology in improving patient care.
8. The impact of racial and socioeconomic disparities on obstetrical outcomes, shedding light on the critical issue of health equity.
9. Opioids use and misuse in pregnancy, addressing the challenges and risks associated with opioid use.
10. Advances in statewide and national obstetrical QI collaborations, detailing efforts to enhance quality of care.
11. Optimizing term delivery timing and mode of delivery, providing evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers.
12. Preeclampsia, covering the latest research and management strategies for this condition.
13. E-Z infections can be quite challenging: Contemporary understanding of Ebola and Zika virus in pregnancy, offering insights into these viral infections.
14. Next-generation genetic testing in obstetrics, exploring the potential of genetic testing in improving prenatal care.

This comprehensive guide is essential reading for perinatologists, obstetricians, and healthcare providers seeking to enhance their knowledge and improve patient outcomes in maternal fetal medicine.