(Ebook) Neurology and Pregnancy: Neuro-Obstetric Disorders by Eric A.P. Steegers (Editor), Marilyn J. Cipolla (Editor), Eliza C. Miller (Editor) ISBN 9780444642929, 0444642927

(Ebook) Neurology and Pregnancy: Neuro-Obstetric Disorders by Eric A.P. Steegers (Editor), Marilyn J. Cipolla (Editor), Eliza C. Miller (Editor) ISBN 9780444642929, 0444642927

Neurology and Pregnancy is a two-volume comprehensivemultidisciplinary guide to best practices for neurologists, obstetricians, andother specialists who care for women with acute or chronic neurologicdisorders. All aspects of care for the pregnant woman with neurologicillness, such as preconception care, genetic counseling, pregnancy inpatients with chronic neurologic disorders, and acute pregnancy-relatedneurologic complications, are covered. Postpartum care and complications,including lactation concerns, are also addressed, as are the long-term effectsof pregnancy and its associated problems on maternal brain health.The many contributors to this volume reflect diverse perspectives, frombasic and translational researchers to clinicians and clinical researchers in abroad range of specialties. We are grateful to have been given theopportunity to learn and benefit from their extraordinary expertise. MichaelParkinson, the development editor, has thoughtfully provided vital supportthroughout the process of bringing this work to publication.We believe that this text will improve the complex multidisciplinary careneeded for pregnant women with neurologic disorders, contribute toimproved maternal and fetal outcomes, and enhance the long-term health ofmothers affected by neurologic disease and also that of their children.