Normal Values in Pregnancy

Normal Values in Pregnancy2e will be invaluable to all professionals who care for pregnant women. Pregnancy results in profound changes in maternal physiology and metabolism ,orchestrated by hormonal changes. Similarly, physical, biochemical, hormonal and hematological measurements of the fetus change markedly as the fetus grows in size and maturity.It is essential that practitioners have a knowledge of these changes to be sure that maternal and fetal disorders are diagnosed and managed effectively. This book contains :a comprehensive collection of both maternal and fetal normal valuesnormal values displayed in user-friendly graphsinterpretation of the data is provided in succinct comment sectionsnormal values expressed in SI and non-SI units of measurementNew information provided in this edition includes:25 new graphs and 62 new supporting referencesinformation about statistical methodologynew information on maternal liver function and carbohydrate metabolismcomprehensive coverage of fetal ultrasound measurementsnew information on umbilical cord blood biochemical and haematological valuesHandy pocketbook of all maternal and fetal valuesGreat new easy to read designGraphs can be used in clinical practiceTotally reliable informationOver 30 new graphs and chartsHot new information on fetal ultrasoundData from new fetal ultrasound studiesMore on normal doppler findings in fetal circulationNew information on fetal blood variablesNew material for maternal values eg bile acids, serum copper and zinc