cover image - Physiology in Childbearing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780702065262
Copyright: 2017
Publication Date: 03-21-2017
Page Count: 648
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $46.99

Physiology in Childbearing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition

by Jean Rankin, BSc(Hons) MMedSc PhD PGCE RN RM RSCN PFHEA UKHE NTF

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Physiology in Childbearing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780702065262
Copyright: 2017
Publication Date: 03-21-2017
Page Count: 648
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $46.99
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The new edition of Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy and Related Biosciences continues to offer readers with a sound introduction to human biology as it relates to pregnancy and childbirth. The new edition retains the online question bank with downloadable image collection and is suitable for midwives – whether qualified or in training – throughout the world.

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Physiology in Childbearing - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource

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ISBN: 9780323932196
    • Revised contributor team provides an international perspective

    • Updated design presents shorter sections of information with concise summaries of ‘key points’ and easy to interpret figures and tables
    • Straightforward writing style helps demystify a challenging subject area

    • Applies theory to practice to show how a knowledge of the biological sciences can enhance the care given to mothers and babies

    • Designed to facilitate early recognition of pathology to help prevent morbidity and mortality

    • Ideal introduction to basic biochemistry, cellular biology and genetics for those who have no prior knowledge of the subject areas

    • Chapters on embryology help explain the occurrence of neonatal pathology

    • A ‘body systems approach’ – including embryological development – enables an understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological changes that occur during pregnancy

    • Clear diagrams allow an understanding of the complex three-dimensional concepts seen in biology

    • Helpful pedagogy such as ‘Main Points’ boxes at the end of each chapter act as useful aide-memoires

    • Enhances the safety of mothers and babies, both in the developed world and those countries where the provision of adequate care remains limited

  • Section 1 Preconception

    Section 2A Pregnancy – The Fetus

    Section 2B Pregnancy – The Mother

    Section 2C Pregnancy – The Problems

    Section 3A Labour – Normal

    Section 3B Labour – Problems

    Section 4A Puerperium – The Baby as a Neonate

    Section 4B Puerperium – The Mother

  • Jean Rankin, BSc(Hons) MMedSc PhD PGCE RN RM RSCN PFHEA UKHE NTF, Professor (Maternal, Child and Family Health), School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley and Hamilton, UK
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