Therapeutics in Pregnancy and Lactation

This book provides busy health professionals with information and advice which complements that in the British National Formulary and other sources, helping them to ensure safe and effective drug treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Anne Lee, Sally Inch, David Finegan

1. Principles of drug use in pregnancy 2. Principles of prescribing in lactation 3. Common problems in pregnancy 4. Common problems in the lactating woman 5. Gastrointestinal disorders 6. Hypertension 7. Other cardiovascular disorders 8. Respiratory disorders 9. Epilepsy 10. Psychiatric disorders 11. Infections 12. Endocrine disorders 13. Nutrition in pregnancy 14. Rheumatic disorders 15. Skin disorders 16. Complementary/alternative medicine during pregnancy 17. Social drugs 18. Street drugs