{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-maternal-anatomy-and-physiology-isbn-9781119864714","title":"Fundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and Physiology","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn introduction to anatomy and physiology specifically tailored to the needs of midwives \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExisting resources often fall short in addressing the unique needs of midwives, focusing instead on broader healthcare perspectives. This book fulfils the demand for midwifery-specific knowledge in anatomy and physiology, offering a robust yet accessible introduction to key body systems.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e ensures a thorough understanding of the subject matter with full-colour illustrations, from the intricacies of the placenta to the dynamics of the musculoskeletal and cardiac systems. Supported by the latest research and aligned with professional best practices, this book is an indispensable companion for both aspiring and seasoned midwives. It provides insight and understanding of maternal anatomy and physiology applied to midwifery practice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery students, as well as midwives returning to practice, this resource is an invaluable asset in advancing anatomical and physiological knowledge within midwifery practice. Contributors xii \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Learning the Language: Terminology 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJoyce Targett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Cell Physiology 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRebecca Murray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Female Reproductive System and Associated Disorders 41\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eClaire Ford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Embryology and Fetal Development 60\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJenny Brewster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Genetics 85\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Malone and James Castleman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Tissues 108\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIñaki Mansilla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 The Placenta 128\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAntonio Sierra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 The Musculoskeletal System 146\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSuzanne Britt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The Circulatory System 174\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKate Nash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Cardiac System 194\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMel Cameron-Radford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 The Digestive System 218\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eClare Gordon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 The Renal System 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAshleigh Ward and Elizabeth Routledge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 The Respiratory System 266\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlison Anderson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 The Nervous System 292\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eClaire Ford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 The Endocrine System 317\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRosalind Haddrill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 The Immune System 338\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAngela Frankland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Answers 363\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Peate \u003c\/b\u003eis Visiting Professor of Nursing at St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire; Professorial Fellow, University of Roehampton; Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Nursing,\u003c\/i\u003e Consultant Editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Paramedic Practice,\u003c\/i\u003e and Consultant Editor of the \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Advancing Practice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Leader \u003c\/b\u003eis Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, and Faculty Director of Inter-professional Education, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. Claire is also an editorial board member for the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Midwifery\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn introduction to anatomy and physiology specifically tailored to the needs of midwives \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExisting resources often fall short in addressing the unique needs of midwives, focusing instead on broader healthcare perspectives. This book fulfils the demand for midwifery-specific knowledge in anatomy and physiology, offering a robust yet accessible introduction to key body systems.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e ensures a thorough understanding of the subject matter with full-colour illustrations, from the intricacies of the placenta to the dynamics of the musculoskeletal and cardiac systems. 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