Anatomy and physiology for midwives: with pageburst online access

Printed book plus PageburstT access. You will receive a printed book and access to the complete book content electronically. PageburstT enhances learning not only by bringing world class content to your fingertips but also by lettingyou add to it, annotate it, and categorize it in a way that suits you. PageburstT frees you to spend more time learning and less time searching. Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives 3rd edition builds on the success of the first two editions with electronic ancillaries, more accessible, woman-centred language andstrengthened links with good practice. The book provides a thorough review ofanatomy and physiology applicable to midwifery, from first principles throughto current research, utilizing case studies for reflection. A comprehensive and well-illustrated textbook that is an essential purchase for all students ofmidwifery. INDICE: List of abbreviations1. Introduction to Physiology2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems3. Endocrinology4. Reproductive Cycles5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour 6. Fertilisation7. Overview of Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders8. The Placenta 9. Embryo Development and Fetal Growth10. Overviewof Immunology11. Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy12. Maternal Nutrition and Health 13. Physiology of Parturition14. The Puerperium15. The Transition to Neonatal Life16. Lactation and Infant NutritionGlossaryIndex

• ISBN: 978-0-7020-3489-3
• Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 464
• Fecha Publicación: 27/06/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés