The gold-standard guide from the AAP and ACOG — newly updated and more valuable than ever!

Are you a healthcare professional looking for the latest recommendations on quality care of pregnant women, their fetuses, and their newborn infants? Look no further than the newly updated 8th edition of the bestselling manual from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). This unique resource addresses the full spectrum of perinatal medicine from both the obstetric and pediatric standpoints, making it a comprehensive guide for professionals in the field.

What sets this manual apart from others is its joint development by both the AAP and ACOG. With the collaboration of these two prestigious organizations, you can trust that the information provided is of the highest quality and reflects the most current research and best practices in the field. It has been significantly revised and updated in this new edition to provide the latest recommendations for providing quality care to pregnant women and their newborns.

What’s new in the 8th edition?

In this new edition, you will find several important updates and additions that further enhance the value of this manual:

• A new section on suggested levels of maternal care has been included, ranging from birth centers to Level IV institutions. This provides guidance on the appropriate level of care based on the needs of the pregnant woman.
• A new section on screening for preterm delivery risk has been added to the chapter on antepartum care. This helps healthcare professionals identify pregnant women who may be at risk for preterm delivery and provide appropriate interventions.
• New topics have been covered, including the timing of cord clamping, the need (or not) for bedrest, and updates in hypertension. This ensures that healthcare professionals have the most up-to-date information on these important topics.
• The guidance regarding postpartum contraception recommendations has been expanded. This helps healthcare professionals provide appropriate family planning options to women after childbirth.
• A new section on mosquito-borne illnesses, including Zika, has been added. This addresses the growing concern about these illnesses and provides guidance on prevention, diagnosis, and management.
• A new section on infections with high-risk infection control issues has been included. This helps healthcare professionals properly manage infections that may pose a risk to pregnant women and their newborns.
• Updated recommendations on neonatal resuscitation, screening and management of hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal drug withdrawal have been provided. This ensures that healthcare professionals have the most current information on these important topics.

With these updates and additions, the 8th edition of this manual is more valuable than ever. It addresses a wide range of topics relevant to perinatal medicine, ensuring that healthcare professionals have a comprehensive resource at their fingertips.

Product Details:

– eBook Digital: 691 pages

– Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; 8th edition (October 1, 2017)

– Language: English

– ISBN-10: 1610020871

– ISBN-13: 978-1610020879

– Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1 x 8.4 inches

If you are a healthcare professional involved in perinatal medicine, this manual is a must-have resource. The collaboration between the AAP and ACOG ensures that the information provided is of the highest quality and reflects the most current research and best practices in the field. With its comprehensive coverage and updated recommendations, this manual will help you provide the best possible care to pregnant women and their newborns.

Order your copy of the 8th edition today and stay up-to-date with the latest recommendations in perinatal medicine!