Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences

Physiology in Childbearing is a comprehensive textbook for midwifery students, covering pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate, breastfeeding, and complications of labour. It includes basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, embryology, fetal growth, and the physiology of pregnancy. The book is updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, with a stronger focus on diversity. It features boxes of key points, full-colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice. It is suitable for both training and practising midwives and helps improve safety and quality of care for mothers and babies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 26 July 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Physiology in Childbearing is a comprehensive textbook designed for students of midwifery to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate, and breastfeeding. It has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, with a stronger focus on diversity. The book covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then examines 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. The book is easy to read with straightforward language, ideal for students to master difficult concepts. Clear, full-colour diagrams and images bring theory to life, demystifying basic biochemistry, cellular biology, and genetics for those with no prior knowledge of these subject areas. The evidence-based approach improves safety and quality of care for mothers and babies, both in the developed world and those countries where adequate care remains limited. The book helps the reader apply theory to practice, including how to recognise pathology and help prevent morbidity and mortality. Main Points boxes and online question bank with downloadable image collection support learning. Full-colour artwork program Expanded information and clinical application boxes covering the diverse populations and cultures using the book.

Weight: 2070g
Dimension: 215 x 280 x 166 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323930536
Edition number: 5 ed