Physiology in Childbearing E-Book: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences

by Jean Rankin BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE RN RMRGN RSCN

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702065088
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	688
Sales rank:	785,939
File size:	29 MB
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Preconception

Section 2A Pregnancy – The Fetus

Section 2B Pregnancy – The Mother

Section 2C Pregnancy – The Problems

Section 3A Labour – Normal

Section 3B Labour – Problems

Section 4A Puerperium – The Baby as a Neonate

Section 4B Puerperium – The Mother