Physiology in childbearing : with anatomy and related biosciences /
Physiology in childbearing : with anatomy and related biosciences /
edited by Jean Rankin.
- Fourth edition.
- xiv, 626 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1. Preconception -- 1. Basic biochemistry -- 2. The cell - its structures and function -- 3. Structure, organization and regulation of genes -- 4. The female reproductive system -- 5. The male reproductive system -- 6. Fertility control -- 7. Infertility -- 8. Preconception matters -- Section 2A. Pregnancy - The Fetus -- 9. General embryology -- 10. Embryological systems 1 - trunk, head and limbs -- 11. Embryological systems 2 - internal organs -- 12. The placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid -- 13. Fetal growth and development -- 14. Common fetal problems -- 15. Congenital anomalies -- Section 2B. Pregnancy - The Mother -- 16. The haematological system - physiology of the blood -- 17. The cardiovascular system -- 18. Respiration -- 19. The renal tract -- 20. Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance -- 21. The gastrointestinal tract -- 22. The accessory digestive organs -- 23. Nutrition and metabolism during pregnancy -- 24. The nature of bone - the female pelvis and fetal skull -- 25. Muscle - the pelvic floor and the uterus -- 26. The central nervous system -- 27. The peripheral and autonomic nervous systems -- 28. The endocrine system -- 29. The immune system. Section 2C. Pregnancy - The Problems -- 30. Minor disorders of pregnancy -- 31. Bleeding in pregnancy -- 32. Cardiac and hypertensive disorders -- 33. Anaemia and clotting disorders -- 34. Respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and neurological problems -- 35. Diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders in pregnancy -- Section 3A. Labour - Normal -- 36. The onset of labour -- 37. The first stage of labour -- 38. Pain relief in labour -- 39. The second stage of labour -- 40. The third stage of labour -- Section 3B. Labour - Problems -- 41. Abnormalities of uterine action and onset of labour -- 42. Breech presentation -- 43. Malposition and cephalic malpresentations -- 44. Cephalopelvic disproportion, obstructed labour and other obstetric emergencies -- 45. Postpartum haemorrhage and other third-stage problems -- 46. Perinatal fetal asphyxia -- 47. Operative delivery -- Section 4A. Puerperium - The Baby as a Neonate -- 48. Adaptation to extra-uterine life 1: haematological, cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary considerations -- 49. Adaptation to extra-uterine life 2: gastrointestinal, metabolic, neural and immunological considerations -- 50. Health challenges and problems in neonates of low birth weight -- 51. Developmental anatomy: related cardiovascular and respiratory disorders -- 52. Jaundice and common metabolic problems in neonates -- 53. Risks of infection and trauma in neonates -- Section 4B. Puerperium - The Mother -- 54. The breasts and lactation -- 55. Breastfeeding practice and problems -- 56. The puerperium -- 57. Bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.
0702061883 9780702061882
Pregnancy--Physiological aspects
Labor (Obstetrics)--Physiological aspects
Midwifery.
Pregnancy--psychology.
Obstetrics.
Midwifery.
618.2
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1. Preconception -- 1. Basic biochemistry -- 2. The cell - its structures and function -- 3. Structure, organization and regulation of genes -- 4. The female reproductive system -- 5. The male reproductive system -- 6. Fertility control -- 7. Infertility -- 8. Preconception matters -- Section 2A. Pregnancy - The Fetus -- 9. General embryology -- 10. Embryological systems 1 - trunk, head and limbs -- 11. Embryological systems 2 - internal organs -- 12. The placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid -- 13. Fetal growth and development -- 14. Common fetal problems -- 15. Congenital anomalies -- Section 2B. Pregnancy - The Mother -- 16. The haematological system - physiology of the blood -- 17. The cardiovascular system -- 18. Respiration -- 19. The renal tract -- 20. Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance -- 21. The gastrointestinal tract -- 22. The accessory digestive organs -- 23. Nutrition and metabolism during pregnancy -- 24. The nature of bone - the female pelvis and fetal skull -- 25. Muscle - the pelvic floor and the uterus -- 26. The central nervous system -- 27. The peripheral and autonomic nervous systems -- 28. The endocrine system -- 29. The immune system. Section 2C. Pregnancy - The Problems -- 30. Minor disorders of pregnancy -- 31. Bleeding in pregnancy -- 32. Cardiac and hypertensive disorders -- 33. Anaemia and clotting disorders -- 34. Respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and neurological problems -- 35. Diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders in pregnancy -- Section 3A. Labour - Normal -- 36. The onset of labour -- 37. The first stage of labour -- 38. Pain relief in labour -- 39. The second stage of labour -- 40. The third stage of labour -- Section 3B. Labour - Problems -- 41. Abnormalities of uterine action and onset of labour -- 42. Breech presentation -- 43. Malposition and cephalic malpresentations -- 44. Cephalopelvic disproportion, obstructed labour and other obstetric emergencies -- 45. Postpartum haemorrhage and other third-stage problems -- 46. Perinatal fetal asphyxia -- 47. Operative delivery -- Section 4A. Puerperium - The Baby as a Neonate -- 48. Adaptation to extra-uterine life 1: haematological, cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary considerations -- 49. Adaptation to extra-uterine life 2: gastrointestinal, metabolic, neural and immunological considerations -- 50. Health challenges and problems in neonates of low birth weight -- 51. Developmental anatomy: related cardiovascular and respiratory disorders -- 52. Jaundice and common metabolic problems in neonates -- 53. Risks of infection and trauma in neonates -- Section 4B. Puerperium - The Mother -- 54. The breasts and lactation -- 55. Breastfeeding practice and problems -- 56. The puerperium -- 57. Bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.
0702061883 9780702061882
Pregnancy--Physiological aspects
Labor (Obstetrics)--Physiological aspects
Midwifery.
Pregnancy--psychology.
Obstetrics.
Midwifery.
618.2