Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives, 4th Edition

• Highly popular midwifery resource that explains and contextualises the principles of reproductive A&P
• Learning Objectives at the start of each chapter help readers structure their study time
• Case Studies ‘bring the subject to life’ and provide an opportunity to reflect on the implications for clinical practice
• Acknowledges the importance of underlying research and integrates theory and practice
• End of chapter Key Points and Application to Practice boxes further reinforce learning
• Helps midwives deal with questions from increasingly informed ‘parents to be’
• More than 200 illustrations help clarify sometimes complex anatomical, physiological and clinical information

• New authorship brings additional expertise into the areas of cell physiology and research, particularly its clinical application to fertility and parturition
• An upgraded artwork program enhances the look and feel of the book
• Contains updates in the fast-moving field of reproductive physiology such as recent advances in fertility treatment, postnatal care of premature infants, and the impact of the gestational environment and early nutrition on later health
• Updated case studies reflect areas of advancing midwifery practice

1. Introduction to Physiology
2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems
3. Endocrinology
4. Reproductive Cycles
5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour
6. Fertilization
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

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