Essential Anatomy & Physiology in Maternity Care

by Linda Wylie BAMNRGNRMRMT (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $35.91

  In this book anatomy and physiology are presented in a clear and accessible manner for the midwifery student. Well illustrated with numerous line diagrams, Anatomy Physiology in Maternity Care takes a system-approach to the physiological changes that occur throughout the childbearing year. Varied case studies reflecting the latest research findings ensure that theory is firmly rooted in midwifery practice. This is an excellent first textbook for those students needing to understand the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  This mew book is a straightforward, fairly simple anatomy and physiology textbook for student midwives. It is illustrated with simple line drawings. It is selective in content: that is, it concentrates on the systems of the body and refers students to other sources for background reading in areas such as cell biology and genetics. The book is of a reasonable size and price for student midwives, and is directly related to the practice of midwifery. In addition to basic anatomy and physiology, each chapter includes a separate section on 'associated disorders of pregnancy' for the system. Features: * Simple, accessible, clear, easy-to-understand language. * Anatomy and physiology of the human body made relevant to student midwives. * Covers physiological changes throughout the childbearing year. * Boxes relate anatomy and physiology to midwifery practice.