Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.
This textbook follows the journey from preconception to the puerperium. Divided into six parts, it begins with foundational material before moving onto reproduction, embryology and fetal development. The central sections of the book consider maternal changes and adaptations during pregnancy, the intrapartum period, and the puerperium and transition from fetal to neonatal life. The book finishes with a section looking at lactation. Containing numerous full colour illustrations, each chapter includes 'Application to practice 'boxes, 'challenge' sections and 'interrupters' to help you consolidate your learning. The text is accompanied by a downloadable interactive workbook to complete as you read.
Written in a clear and accessible style, The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives is an essential read for preregistration midwifery students, studying at both BSc and MSc levels.
Foreword
Section 1: The Foundations for Life
1.1: The Human Cell
1.2: Tissues
1.3: Homeostasis
Section 2: Reproduction and Fetal Development
2.1: Mitosis and Meiosis
2.2: Genetics, Genetic Disorders and Epigenetics
2.3: Male and Female Reproductive Systems
2.4: Reproduction and Embryology
2.5: The Placenta and Developing Fetus
Section 3: Maternal Changes and Adaptations to Pregnancy
Chapter 3.1: The Blood and Cardiovascular System
Chapter 3.2: The Respiratory System
Chapter 3.3: The Nervous System
Chapter 3.4: The Endocrine System
Chapter 3.5: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 3.6: The Renal System
Chapter 3.7: The Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 3.8: The Immune System
Section 4: Labour and Birth
Chapter 4.1: The Maternal Pelvis
Chapter 4.2: Physiology of First Stage of Labour
Chapter 4.3: The Physiology of the Second Stage of Labour
Chapter 4.4: The Fetus during Labour
Chapter 4.5: The Third Stage of Labour
Chapter 4.6: Pelvic Floor and Perineum
Chapter 4.7: Changes to Body Systems in Labour and Birth
Section 5: The Puerperium
Chapter 5.1: Maternal Postnatal Physiology
Chapter 5.2: The Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life
Section 6: Lactation
Chapter 6.1: The Constituents of Breastmilk
Chapter 6.2: The Anatomy of the Breast and the Physiology of Lactation
Chapter 6.3: Supporting and Maintaining Breastfeeding
