Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives
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- 3rd Edition - June 10, 2011
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Authors: Jane Coad, Melvyn Dunstall
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 5 9 3 - 6
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Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives 3rd edition builds on the success of the first two editions with electronic ancillaries, more accessible, woman-centred language and strengthened links with good practice. The book provides a thorough review of anatomy and physiology applicable to midwifery, from first principles through to current research, utilizing case studies for reflection. A comprehensive and well-illustrated textbook that is an essential purchase for all students of midwifery.
• Learning outcomes and key points facilitate study
• Extensively illustrated with line diagrams for maximum clarity
• Case studies and boxes illustrate application of principles to clinical practice
• One continuous case study illustrates various aspects of anatomy and physiology at different stages of pregnancy
• 'Application to Practice' content
• Extensively illustrated with line diagrams for maximum clarity
• Case studies and boxes illustrate application of principles to clinical practice
• One continuous case study illustrates various aspects of anatomy and physiology at different stages of pregnancy
• 'Application to Practice' content
Student midwives
List of abbreviations
1. Introduction to Physiology
2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems
3. Endocrinology
4. Reproductive Cycles
5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour
6. Fertilisation
7. Overview of Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders
8. The Placenta
9. Embryo Development and Fetal Growth
10. Overview of Immunology
11. Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy
12. Maternal Nutrition and Health
13. Physiology of Parturition
14. The Puerperium
15. The Transition to Neonatal Life
16. Lactation and Infant Nutrition
Glossary
Index
1. Introduction to Physiology
2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems
3. Endocrinology
4. Reproductive Cycles
5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour
6. Fertilisation
7. Overview of Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders
8. The Placenta
9. Embryo Development and Fetal Growth
10. Overview of Immunology
11. Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy
12. Maternal Nutrition and Health
13. Physiology of Parturition
14. The Puerperium
15. The Transition to Neonatal Life
16. Lactation and Infant Nutrition
Glossary
Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: June 10, 2011
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780702045936
JC
Jane Coad
Affiliations and expertise
Professor in Nutrition, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandMD
Melvyn Dunstall
Melvyn Dunstall BSc Msc PGCEA RM RGN
Lecturer/Practitioner in Midwifery, Frimley Park Hospital; Supervisor of Midwives
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Deputy Research & Development Manager, Lead Midwife for Research, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey, UK