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Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives,

Edition 4

Editors: By Jane Coad, BSc PhD PGCEA, Kevin Pedley, B.Sc.(Hons), D. Phil. and Melvyn Dunstall, BSc MSc PGCEA RM RGN

Publication Date: 06 Nov 2019

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This is a new edition of a highly popular textbook which presents the fascinating field of reproductive anatomy and physiology in a style which is ideal for those who are new to the subject. Now with a significantly upgraded artwork program – which is also available as a downloadable image bank – this helpful volume builds up from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition and the transition to neonatal life. This book will be suitable for all students of midwifery, as well as qualified midwives ‘returning to practice’ or undertaking post-graduate study.

Key Features

Highly popular midwifery resource that explains and contextualises the principles of reproductive A&P
Learning Objectives at the start of each chapter help readers structure their study time
Case Studies ‘bring the subject to life’ and provide an opportunity to reflect on the implications for clinical practice
Acknowledges the importance of underlying research and integrates theory and practice
End of chapter Key Points and Application to Practice boxes further reinforce learning
Helps midwives deal with questions from increasingly informed ‘parents to be’
More than 200 illustrations help clarify sometimes complex anatomical, physiological and clinical information

About the author

By Jane Coad, BSc PhD PGCEA, Professor in Nutrition, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; Kevin Pedley, B.Sc.(Hons), D. Phil., Associate Professor in Physiology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand and Melvyn Dunstall, BSc MSc PGCEA RM RGN, Formerly Deputy Research & Development Manager, Lead Midwife for Research, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey, UK

1. Introduction to Physiology
2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems
3. Endocrinology
4. Reproductive Cycles
5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour
6. Fertilization
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

ISBN: 9780702066689

Page Count: 552

Illustrations : Approx. 212 illustrations (212 in full color)

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Preregistration midwifery students, midwives ‘returning to practice’ or undertaking post-graduate study.

Reviews

Karen Henry (University of Suffolk)

As a midwifery lecturer teaching on the undergraduate BSc Hons Midwifery degree, I found this book fantastic for the level 4 A&P module. The content was a great accompaniment to the Myles textbook. My students used the workbook to study for their anatomy and physiology exam and I highly recommended the book to my students.