By Meredith Cruz MD MPH, Erika Peterson MD

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Meredith Cruz and Erika Peterson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Medical Disorders in Pregnancy. Top experts cover key topics such as current practices in gestational diabetes; intensive care considerations for the critically ill pregnant patient; clinical considerations for cardiac disease in pregnancy; coagulation disorders in pregnancy; systemic lupus and other autoimmune disorders during pregnancy; and many more.

Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including obesity: preconception options and management during pregnancy; thyroid disease in pregnancy; the opioid epidemic and its effect on maternal health; sexually transmitted diseases in pregnancy; pregnancy as a window to future health; and more

Provides in-depth clinical reviews medical disorders in pregnancy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews