The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives

Foreword

Section 1: The Foundations for Life

1.1: The Human Cell

1.2: Tissues

1.3: Homeostasis

Section 2: Reproduction and Fetal Development

2.1: Mitosis and Meiosis

2.2: Genetics, Genetic Disorders and Epigenetics

2.3: Male and Female Reproductive Systems

2.4: Reproduction and Embryology

2.5: The Placenta and Developing Fetus

Section 3: Maternal Changes and Adaptations to Pregnancy

Chapter 3.1: The Blood and Cardiovascular System

Chapter 3.2: The Respiratory System

Chapter 3.3: The Nervous System

Chapter 3.4: The Endocrine System

Chapter 3.5: The Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 3.6: The Renal System

Chapter 3.7: The Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 3.8: The Immune System

Section 4: Labour and Birth

Chapter 4.1: The Maternal Pelvis

Chapter 4.2: Physiology of First Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.3: The Physiology of the Second Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.4: The Fetus during Labour

Chapter 4.5: The Third Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.6: Pelvic Floor and Perineum

Chapter 4.7: Changes to Body Systems in Labour and Birth

Section 5: The Puerperium

Chapter 5.1: Maternal Postnatal Physiology

Chapter 5.2: The Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life

Section 6: Lactation

Chapter 6.1: The Constituents of Breastmilk

Chapter 6.2: The Anatomy of the Breast and the Physiology of Lactation

Chapter 6.3: Supporting and Maintaining Breastfeeding