Prescribing in Pregnancy

This thoroughly revised edition of Prescribing in Pregnancy is a practical and authoritative guide for all doctors who prescribe for pregnant women.Covering both the prescribing of drugs for common conditions in pregnant women and the effect of different drugs on pregnancy, the fourth edition now also features: strengthened evidence for the prescribing regimens updated prescribing information throughout a new user-friendly designWritten by leading specialists, Prescribing in Pregnancy covers the common medical problems encountered in pregnancy, and includes information on travel medicine, breast feeding and the management of drug and alcohol abuse.The fourth edition of this comprehensive and relevant book is an invaluable reference for the busy doctor, on the wards and in general practice.

Peter Rubin is Professor of Therapeutics at the University of Nottingham and Chair of the General Medical Council Education Committee. He specialises in medical disorders of pregnancy and continues to practise medicine. From 1997-2003 he was Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham.

Dr Margaret Ramsay is Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in the Academic Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham.