This is an important, comprehensive book about amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare and usually fatal condition in which amniotic fluid suddenly floods the body of a woman giving birth. It has been known to cause afflicted women to commit suicide and in at least one case a husband left behind to go mad. Dr. Lian shares her knowledge of AFE, including methods of prevention and treatment, in order to help save the lives of pregnant women. She flashes...