The Haunting Fetus focuses on the belief in modern Taiwan that an aborted fetus can return to haunt its family. Although the topic has been researched in Japan and commented on in the Taiwanese press, it has not been studied systematically in relation to Taiwan in either English…
Emphasizes the practical application of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). Case scenarios link various clinical situations with current fetal monitoring techniques and data interpretation. Relevant, up-to-date research helps readers develop problem solving skills; identify optim…
The fetus as a patient : a sustainable approach for clinical interactions in the field of new prenatal medicine? / Dagmar Schmitz, Angus Clarke, Wybo Dondorp -- The disposable and protected fetus: contradictions in fetal status / Lucy Frith -- Which ethics for the fetus as a pat…
"Due to new developments in prenatal testing and therapy the fetus is increasingly visible, examinable and treatable in prenatal care. Accordingly, physicians tend to perceive the fetus as a patient and understand themselves as having certain professional duties towards it. Howe…
"Bardwell L. Smith offers a fresh perspective on mizuko kuyō, the Japanese ceremony performed to bring solace to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. Showing how old and new forms of myth, symbol, doctrine, praxis, and organization combine and overlap…
This title provides a coherent framework for addressing bioethical issues connected to the moral status of embryos and fetuses. The book explores the conceptual and practical difficulties raised by abortion, prenatal torts, wrongful life, the crime of feticide, substance abuse b…
Life Before Birth provides a coherent framework for addressing bioethical issues in which the moral status of embryos and fetuses is relevant. It is based on the "interest view" which ascribes moral standing to beings with interests, and connects the possession of interests with…
Previous edition, 1st, published in 1992.
"Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women, 2nd Edition, by Carl P. Weiner, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Catalin Buhimschi, MD, is a must-have reference that details how virtually all of today's drugs and herbal supplements interact with pregnancy and lactation. Updated thoroughly and cover…
Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women, 2nd Edition, by Carl P. Weiner, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Catalin Buhimschi, MD, is a must-have reference that details how virtually all of today₂s drugs and herbal supplements interact with pregnancy and lactation. Updated thoroughly and coveri…