Preface

As editor, I would like to introduce this important book *Complications of Pregnancy*, which is an important subject in our specialty. However, as the subject becomes more subspecialized, the general research becomes ever-more limited.

Selection of the topics was done by authors from different countries interested in publishing their research projects. Seven authors have dedicated their input in the form of chapters with different subjects.

The book will be an education for any healthcare provider regarding the research carried out at several universities concerning the complications of pregnancy. It is the result of many facilitating, researching, and teaching group communications.

It is important to teach healthcare providers skills that are based on research from the field of obstetrics and its complications and ensure that those skills are based on current research.

 Obstetrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the medical and surgical care of women during pregnancy and delivery and in the postpartum period [1, 2]. The book deals with complications during pregnancy in the following areas:

## **1. Basic knowledge**

Placental abnormalities and their complications during pregnancy [3].

### **2. Clinical application**


### **3. Maternal morbidity and mortality**


### **4. Postpartum care**


of the uterus to shrink and become firmer below the umbilicus. Give advice on breastfeeding as soon as possible, which will help to contract the uterus. Observe for infections (bad smells, etc.) [10].

> **Hassan Abduljabbar**  King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia
