Physiology in Childbearing E-Book
eBook - ePub

Physiology in Childbearing E-Book

With Anatomy and Related Biosciences

  1. 688 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Physiology in Childbearing E-Book

With Anatomy and Related Biosciences

About this book

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.- 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- 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

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Yes, you can access Physiology in Childbearing E-Book by Jean Rankin in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nursing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2017
eBook ISBN
9780702065088
Edition
4
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Dedication
  5. Copyright
  6. Contributors
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Illustration Acknowledgements
  10. List of Abbreviations
  11. Section 1: Preconception
  12. Section 2A: Pregnancy—The Fetus
  13. Section 2B: Pregnancy—The Mother
  14. Section 2C: Pregnancy–The Problems
  15. Section 3A: Labour–Normal
  16. Section 3B: Labour—Problems
  17. Section 4A: Puerperium—The Baby as a Neonate
  18. Section 4B: Puerperium—The Mother
  19. Index