Physiology in Childbearing: with Anatomy and Related Biosciences, Third Edition

This title is now out of print. A new edition with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702044762. 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. Follows childbearing from preconception to postnatal care and the neonate Logical progression through the body systems Highly illustrated, with simple diagrams Emphasises links between knowledge and practice to promote clinical skills Main points summarised to aid study. Website: 10 multiple-choice questions per chapter for self-testing Downloadable illustrations, with and without labels Fully searchable.

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.

• follows Childbearing From Preconception To Postnatal Care And The Neonate
• logical Progression Through The Body Systems
• highly Illustrated, With Simple Diagrams
• emphasises Links Between Knowledge And Practice To Promote Clinical Skills
• main Points Summarised To Aid Study.

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• 10 Multiple-choice Questions Per Chapter For Self-testing
• downloadable Illustrations, With And Without Labels
• fully Searchable.

robin Webb-corbett

this Midwifery Text Is Written For Student Midwives And Practicing Midwives With An Emphasis On The Physiology Of Childbearing. These Authors Build On The Admirable Work Of Blackburn's maternal, Fetal And Neonatal Physiology: A Clinical Perspective (w.b. Saunders, 1992). As The Authors Note, They Do Not Address The Physiology Of Childbirth. Their Aims Include An Understanding Of Physiology And Other Sciences Applied To Childbearing, Fostering An Integrated Knowledge Of Applied Biosciences, Providing A Biology Textbook For Basic And Post Basic Midwifery Practitioners, And Ensuring Safety Of Mothers And Babies. Although These Are Worthy Aims, In This Book The Authors Do Not Meet Them Satisfactorily. Practicing Nurse Midwives And Nurse Midwifery Students Are The Intended Audience. The Authors Are Credible Authorities By Virtue Of Their Experience And Academic Credentials. The Text Has Four Sections. In Section 1 Preconception Is Covered; In Section 2 Embryological/fetal Development, Physiological And Pathophysiological Changes; In Section 3 Normal Labor And Its Physiology; And In Section 4 The Maternal Puerperium, Neonatal Physiology And Care, And Breastfeeding. Emphasized Throughout Is The Physiology Of The Area Of Focus. Illustrations Are Well Done And Appropriate To The Content. Color Illustrations And Photographs Would Have Added To The Readability Of The Book. The Summary Of The Main Points At The End Of Each Chapter Is Particularly Beneficial. References And Recommended Reading Lists Are Also Extremely Helpful. Although I Was Very Excited To Receive This Text As I Agree That We Need To Build On The Work Of Blackburn's Text, I Was Sorely Disappointed In Thescope Of This Book. The Intent Was To Focus On Physiology Of Childbearing, But I Found The Book Consistently Lacked The Detail That I Expect Nurse Midwives To Have And Demonstrate.

Forlagets beskrivelse: The aim of this book is to be a core textbook of anatomy and physiology in childbearing. Written to present childbearing in the context of changes to non-pregnant physiology; therefore, both anatomy and physiology, their changes in pregnancy, and pathophysiology are all described. The book is divided into four sections - preconception, pregnancy, labour and puerperium - and it places childbearing in a total biological context so that concepts are drawn from disciplines such as evolution, ecology, biochemistry and cell biology. At all times, the text is related to practice and care giving. Written by a teacher/practitioner of midwifery with many years' experience of teaching this subject. Emphasises the links between knowledge and practice. Text is well-designed and easy to read. Incorporates recent medical practice in caring for women and babies with problems. Places childbearing in a biological context to allow depth without denigrating social sciences' contribution to care. Fully updated throughout. New material on genetics incorporated into the chapter on the cell. Highly illustrated throughout. New 8pp colour plate section. Further Reading fully updated and now with short annotations This ISBN is now out of print. A new edition with e-book is available under ISBN 9780702044762. 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. Follows childbearing from preconception to postnatal care and the neonate Logical progression through the body systems Highly illustrated, with simple diagrams Emphasises links between knowledge and practice to promote clinical skills Main points summarised to aid study. Website: 10 multiple-choice questions per chapter for self-testing Downloadable illustrations, with and without labels Fully searchable. This is a major core textbook of anatomy and physiology in childbearing. It places childbearing in a biological context covering normal physiology and changes to physiology in pregnancy