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Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the NMC Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.
List of contents
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 PregnancyChapter 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 BirthChapter 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 PuerperiumChapter 5.1: Maternal Postnatal Physiology
Chapter 5.2: The Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life
Section 6: LactationChapter 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
About the author
Jane Carpenter initially studied biology at BSc, MRes and DPhil level. She then completed her midwifery education. Jane is now Lead Midwife for Education at Oxford Brookes University, with a passion for midwifery education and midwifery research. She also maintains her lifelong love of biology, and more specifically, for all things anatomy and physiology in childbearing related.
Louise Hunter is a midwife and midwifery educator with a keen interest in inclusivity and lactation. A former Lead Midwife for Education, she is now an examiner for the NMC Test of Competence and a Breastfeeding Supporter for the Breastfeeding Network.
Summary
Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the NMC Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.
