Anatomy and physiology for midwives / Jane Coad ; with Melvyn Dunstall.

Author/creator Coad, Jane
Other author Dunstall, Melvyn.
Format Book
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoEdinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2011.
Descriptionxii, 455 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction to physiology -- The reproductive and urinary systems -- Endocrinology -- Reproductive cycles -- Sexual differentiation and behaviour -- Fertilization -- Overview of human genetics and genetic disorder -- The placenta -- Embryo development -- Overview of immunology -- Physiological adaptation to pregnancy -- Maternal nutrition -- Physiology of parturition -- The puerperium -- The transition to neonatal life -- Lactation and infant nutrition.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010050214
ISBN9780702034893
ISBN0702034894

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks WQ 200 C652A 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold