ISBN:
9780702063855
Copyright:
2011
Publication Date:
06-14-2012
Page Count:
470
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
List Price:
$66.99
Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
by Jane Coad, BSc PhD PGCEA and Melvyn Dunstall, BSc MSc PGCEA RM RGN
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780702063855
Copyright:
2011
Publication Date:
06-14-2012
Page Count:
470
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
List Price:
$66.99
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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.
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ISBN: 9780702066665
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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
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• electronic access to text and illustrations
• animation depicting foetal development in the womb
• 'Good Practice Point' boxes provide more links to midwifery practice
• illustrations reflect modern midwifery presentation, not just side-lying
• accessible, woman-centred language -
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
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