Physiology in childbearing : with anatomy and related biosciences

Stables, Dot, Rankin, Jean (Author). Stables, Dot. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780702044762 (Paper)
ISBN: 0702044768 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
x, 798 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Edinburgh ; New York : Baillière Tindall/Elsevier, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:

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.

Formatted Contents Note:

Machine generated contents note: Section 1 Preconception -- 1. Basic biochemistry -- 2. The cell---its structures and function -- 3. Structure, organisation 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 defects -- 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 extrauterine life 1: haematological, cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary considerations -- 49. Adaptation to extrauterine 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. Biobehavioural aspects of parenting.