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Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book: Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book (ePub eBook) 3rd Revised edition


Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book: Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book (ePub eBook) 3rd Revised edition

eBook by Coad, Jane/Dunstall, Melvyn

Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book: Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book (ePub eBook)

£26.99

ISBN:
9780702045936
Publication Date:
10 Jun 2011
Edition:
3rd Revised edition
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
Pages:
470 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
Download available
Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book: Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives E-Book (ePub eBook)

Description

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 studyExtensively illustrated with line diagrams for maximum clarityCase 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' contentelectronic access to text and illustrations animation depicting foetal development in the womb'Good Practice Point' boxes provide more links to midwifery practiceillustrations reflect modern midwifery presentation, not just side-lying accessible, woman-centred language

Contents

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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