Physiology in Childbearing

with Anatomy and Related Biosciences

Dot Stables, RN, RM, DN, MTD, BA(Hons), MSc, Formerly Lecturer in Applied Biology, St. Bartholomews, Princess Alexandra and Newham College of Nursing, London, UK
Jean Rankin, BSc(Hons) MSc PhD PGCE RM RGN RSCN , Lead Midwife for Education, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley; Supervisor of Midwives – Ayrshire and Arran, UK

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The third edition of this popular textbook gives a clear, easy-to-read account of anatomy and physiology at all stages of pregnancy and childbirth. Each chapter covers normal physiology, changes to the physiology in pregnancy, and application to practice. The physiology of childbearing is placed within a total biological context, drawing on evolution, ecology, biochemistry and cell biology.

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Paperback, 792 Pages

Published: April 2010

Imprint: Baillière Tindall

ISBN: 978-0-7020-3106-9

SECTION 1 Preconception
1 Basic biochemistry
2 The cell - its structures and functions
3 Structure, organisation and regulation of genes
4 The female reproductive system
5 The male reproductive system
6 Fertility control
7 Infertility
8 Preconception matters
Section 2A Pregnancy - the fetus
9 General embryology
10 Embryological systems 1 - trunk, head and limbs
11 Embryological systems 2 - internal organs
12 The placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid
13 Fetal growth and development
14 Common fetal problems
15 Congenital defects
Section 2B Pregnancy - the mother
16 The haematological system - physiology of the blood
17 The cardiovascular system
18 Respiration
19 The renal tract
20 Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
21 The gastrointestinal tract
22 The accessory digestive organs
23 Nutrition and metabolism during pregnancy
24 The nature of bone - the female pelvis and fetal skull
25 Muscle - the pelvic floor and the uterus
26 The central nervous system
27 The peripheral and autonomic nervous systems
28 The endocrine system
29 The immune system
Section 2C Pregnancy - the problems
30 Minor disorders of pregnancy
31 Bleeding in pregnancy
32 Cardiac and hypertensive disorders
33 Anaemia and clotting disorders
34 Respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and neurological problems
35 Diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders in pregnancy
Section 3A Labour - normal
36 The onset of labour
37 The first stage of labour
38 Pain relief in labour
39 The second stage of labour
40 The third stage of labour
Section 3B Labour problems
41 Abnormalities of uterine action and onset of labour
42 Breech presentation
43 Malposition and cephalic malpresentations
44 Cephalopelvic disproportion, obstructed labour and other obstetric emergencies
45 Postpartum haemorrhage and other third-stage problems
46 Perinatal fetal asphyxia
47 Operative delivery
Section 4A Puerperium - the baby as a neonate
48 Adaptation to extrauterine life 1 - haematological,
cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary considerations
49 Adaptation to extrauterine life 2 - gastro-intestinal, metabolic, neural, and immunological considerations
50 Health challenges and problems in neonates of low birth weight
51 Developmental anatomy: related cardiovascular and respiratory disorders
52 Jaundice and common metabolic problems in neonates
53 Risks of infections and trauma in neonates
Section 4B Puerperium - the mother
54 The breasts and lactation
55 Breastfeeding practice and problems
56 The puerperium
57 Biobehavioural aspects of parenting

Physiology in Childbearing

with Anatomy and Related Biosciences

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