TY - BOOK AU - Coad,Jane AU - Pedley,Kevin AU - Dunstall,Melvyn TI - Anatomy and physiology for midwives SN - 9780702066689 (pbk.) : AV - QP34.5 PY - 2020/// CY - Edinburgh PB - Elsevier KW - Women KW - Physiology KW - Pregnancy KW - Childbirth KW - Human anatomy KW - Midwifery KW - Health and Wellbeing N1 - Illustrations and text on inside cover; "Student resources on Evolve, access code inside"--Front cover; Previous edition: Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2012; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This title presents the fascinating field of reproductive anatomy and physiology in a style which is ideal for those who are new to the subject. Now with a significantly upgraded artwork programme, this helpful volume builds up from the founding principles of human structure and function through to conception, embryological and fetal development and growth, the maternal responses to the growing fetus, parturition and the transition to neonatal life. Containing the latest scientific advances such as improvements in fertility treatment, postnatal care of premature infants, and the impact of the gestational environment and early nutrition on later health, the volume also includes developments in midwifery policy and practice ER -