Physiology in Childbearing - E-Book, 5th Edition

Section 1: Preconception
1. Basic Biochemistry
2. The Cell – Its Structures and Function
3. Structure, Organization 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 Anomalies

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 and Risk Factors
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 and the Acutely Unwell Woman

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 Birthweight
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