With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing is an ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.
This popular book has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, and has a stronger focus on diversity. It covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, as well as embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then goes on to examine the neonate, infant feeding and bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.
The complexities of this fundamental topic area are explained with boxes of key points, full colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice, making this book a must-have for students and practising midwives alike.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 1. Basic Biochemistry - p. 3 3. 2. The Cell – Its Structures and Function - p. 9 4. 3. Structure, Organization and Regulation of Genes - p. 21 5. 4. The Female Reproductive System - p. 33 6. 5. The Male Reproductive System - p. 47 7. 6. Fertility Control - p. 55 8. 7. Infertility - p. 69 9. 8. Preconception Matters - p. 79 10. Section 2A. Pregnancy—The Fetus - p. 90 11. Introduction - p. 91 12. 9. General Embryology - p. 93 13. 10. Embryological Systems 1—Trunk, Head and Limbs - p. 109 14. 11. Embryological Systems 2—Internal Organs - p. 119 15. 12. The Placenta, Membranes and Amniotic Fluid - p. 127 16. 13. Fetal Growth and Development - p. 145 17. 14. Common Fetal Problems - p. 159 18. 15. Congenital Anomalies - p. 167 19. Section 2B. Pregnancy—The Mother - p. 176 20. Introduction - p. 177 21. 16. The Haematological System—Physiology of the Blood - p. 179 22. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 193 23. 18. Respiration - p. 209 24. 19. The Renal Tract - p. 221 25. 20. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance - p. 235 26. 21. The Gastrointestinal Tract - p. 245 27. 22. The Accessory Digestive Organs - p. 259 28. 23. Nutrition and Metabolism During Pregnancy - p. 267 29. 24. The Nature of Bone—The Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull - p. 281 30. 25. Muscle–The Pelvic Floor and the Uterus - p. 297 31. 26. The Central Nervous System - p. 311 32. 27. The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems - p. 325 33. 28. The Endocrine System - p. 335 34. 29. The Immune System - p. 345 35. Section 2C. Pregnancy—The Problems - p. 356 36. Introduction - p. 357 37. 30. Minor Disorders of Pregnancy and Risk Factors - p. 359 38. 31. Bleeding in Pregnancy - p. 369 39. 32. Cardiac and Hypertensive Disorders - p. 383 40. 33. Anaemia and Clotting Disorders - p. 393 41. 34. Respiratory, Renal, Gastrointestinal and Neurological Problems - p. 403 42. 35. Diabetes Mellitus and Other Metabolic Disorders in Pregnancy - p. 415 43. Section 3A. Labour—Normal - p. 426 44. Introduction - p. 427 45. 36. The Onset of Labour - p. 429 46. 37. The First Stage of Labour - p. 439 47. 38. Pain Relief in Labour - p. 457 48. 39. The Second Stage of Labour - p. 471 49. 40. The Third Stage of Labour - p. 483 50. Section 3B. Labour—Problems - p. 488 51. Introduction - p. 489 52. 41. Abnormalities of Uterine Action and Onset of Labour - p. 491 53. 42. Breech Presentation - p. 505 54. 43. Malposition and Cephalic Malpresentations - p. 517 55. 44. Cephalopelvic Disproportion, Obstructed Labour and Other Obstetric Emergencies - p. 529 56. 45. Postpartum Haemorrhage and Other Third-stage Problems - p. 541 57. 46. Perinatal Fetal Asphyxia - p. 553 58. 47. Operative Delivery and the Acutely Unwell Woman - p. 563 59. Section 4A. Puerperium—The Baby as a Neonate - p. 584 60. Introduction - p. 585 61. 48. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 1: Haematological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Genitourinary Considerations - p. 587 62. 49. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 2: Gastrointestinal, Metabolic, Neural and Immunological Considerations - p. 601 63. 50. Health Challenges and Problems in Neonates of Low Birthweight - p. 609 64. 51. Developmental Anatomy: Related Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders - p. 623 65. 52. Jaundice and Common Metabolic Problems in Neonates - p. 637 66. 53. Risks of Infection and Trauma in Neonates - p. 647 67. Section 4B. Puerperium—The Mother - p. 654 68. Introduction - p. 655 69. 54. The Breasts and Lactation - p. 657 70. 55. Breastfeeding Practice and Problems - p. 671 71. 56. The Puerperium - p. 683 72. 57. Biobehavioural Aspects of Parenting - p. 695 73. Index - p. 705
With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing is an ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.
This popular book has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, and has a stronger focus on diversity. It covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, as well as embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then goes on to examine the neonate, infant feeding and bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.
The complexities of this fundamental topic area are explained with boxes of key points, full colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice, making this book a must-have for students and practising midwives alike.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 1. Basic Biochemistry - p. 3 3. 2. The Cell – Its Structures and Function - p. 9 4. 3. Structure, Organization and Regulation of Genes - p. 21 5. 4. The Female Reproductive System - p. 33 6. 5. The Male Reproductive System - p. 47 7. 6. Fertility Control - p. 55 8. 7. Infertility - p. 69 9. 8. Preconception Matters - p. 79 10. Section 2A. Pregnancy—The Fetus - p. 90 11. Introduction - p. 91 12. 9. General Embryology - p. 93 13. 10. Embryological Systems 1—Trunk, Head and Limbs - p. 109 14. 11. Embryological Systems 2—Internal Organs - p. 119 15. 12. The Placenta, Membranes and Amniotic Fluid - p. 127 16. 13. Fetal Growth and Development - p. 145 17. 14. Common Fetal Problems - p. 159 18. 15. Congenital Anomalies - p. 167 19. Section 2B. Pregnancy—The Mother - p. 176 20. Introduction - p. 177 21. 16. The Haematological System—Physiology of the Blood - p. 179 22. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 193 23. 18. Respiration - p. 209 24. 19. The Renal Tract - p. 221 25. 20. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance - p. 235 26. 21. The Gastrointestinal Tract - p. 245 27. 22. The Accessory Digestive Organs - p. 259 28. 23. Nutrition and Metabolism During Pregnancy - p. 267 29. 24. The Nature of Bone—The Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull - p. 281 30. 25. Muscle–The Pelvic Floor and the Uterus - p. 297 31. 26. The Central Nervous System - p. 311 32. 27. The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems - p. 325 33. 28. The Endocrine System - p. 335 34. 29. The Immune System - p. 345 35. Section 2C. Pregnancy—The Problems - p. 356 36. Introduction - p. 357 37. 30. Minor Disorders of Pregnancy and Risk Factors - p. 359 38. 31. Bleeding in Pregnancy - p. 369 39. 32. Cardiac and Hypertensive Disorders - p. 383 40. 33. Anaemia and Clotting Disorders - p. 393 41. 34. Respiratory, Renal, Gastrointestinal and Neurological Problems - p. 403 42. 35. Diabetes Mellitus and Other Metabolic Disorders in Pregnancy - p. 415 43. Section 3A. Labour—Normal - p. 426 44. Introduction - p. 427 45. 36. The Onset of Labour - p. 429 46. 37. The First Stage of Labour - p. 439 47. 38. Pain Relief in Labour - p. 457 48. 39. The Second Stage of Labour - p. 471 49. 40. The Third Stage of Labour - p. 483 50. Section 3B. Labour—Problems - p. 488 51. Introduction - p. 489 52. 41. Abnormalities of Uterine Action and Onset of Labour - p. 491 53. 42. Breech Presentation - p. 505 54. 43. Malposition and Cephalic Malpresentations - p. 517 55. 44. Cephalopelvic Disproportion, Obstructed Labour and Other Obstetric Emergencies - p. 529 56. 45. Postpartum Haemorrhage and Other Third-stage Problems - p. 541 57. 46. Perinatal Fetal Asphyxia - p. 553 58. 47. Operative Delivery and the Acutely Unwell Woman - p. 563 59. Section 4A. Puerperium—The Baby as a Neonate - p. 584 60. Introduction - p. 585 61. 48. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 1: Haematological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Genitourinary Considerations - p. 587 62. 49. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 2: Gastrointestinal, Metabolic, Neural and Immunological Considerations - p. 601 63. 50. Health Challenges and Problems in Neonates of Low Birthweight - p. 609 64. 51. Developmental Anatomy: Related Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders - p. 623 65. 52. Jaundice and Common Metabolic Problems in Neonates - p. 637 66. 53. Risks of Infection and Trauma in Neonates - p. 647 67. Section 4B. Puerperium—The Mother - p. 654 68. Introduction - p. 655 69. 54. The Breasts and Lactation - p. 657 70. 55. Breastfeeding Practice and Problems - p. 671 71. 56. The Puerperium - p. 683 72. 57. Biobehavioural Aspects of Parenting - p. 695 73. Index - p. 705
