Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book
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Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book

Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book

  1. 469 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book

Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book

About this book

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.•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•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

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Edition
3
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction to physiology
  9. Chapter 2: The reproductive and urinary systems
  10. Chapter 3: Endocrinology
  11. Chapter 4: Reproductive cycles
  12. Chapter 5: Sexual differentiation and behaviour
  13. Chapter 6: Fertilization
  14. Chapter 7: Overview of human genetics and genetic disorders
  15. Chapter 8: The placenta
  16. Chapter 9: Embryo development and fetal growth
  17. Chapter 10: Overview of immunology
  18. Chapter 11: Physiological adaptation to pregnancy
  19. Chapter 12: Maternal nutrition and health
  20. Chapter 13: Physiology of parturition
  21. Chapter 14: The puerperium
  22. Chapter 15: The transition to neonatal life
  23. Chapter 16: Lactation and infant nutrition
  24. Index
  25. Glossary