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Physiology in Childbearing

With Anatomy and Related Biosciences

  • 5th Edition - August 9, 2024
  • Editor: Jean Rankin
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 0 5 3 - 6
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 2 1 8 - 9

With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, Fifth Edition is an ideal textbook… Read more

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With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, Fifth Edition is an ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.

This popular book has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, and has a stronger focus on diversity. It covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, as well as embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then goes on to examine the neonate, infant feeding and bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.

The complexities of this fundamental topic area are explained with boxes of key points, full colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice, making this book a must-have for students and practising midwives alike.

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