This is a new edition of a highly popular textbook which presents the fascinating field of
reproductive anatomy and physiology in a style which is ideal for those who are new to the
subject. Now with a significantly upgraded artwork program - which is also available as a
downloadable image bank - this helpful volume builds up from the founding principles of human
structure and function through to conception embryological and fetal development and growth
the maternal responses to the growing fetus parturition and the transition to neonatal life.
This book will be suitable for all students of midwifery as well as qualified midwives
‘returning to practice’ or undertaking post-graduate study. Highly popular midwifery resource
that explains and contextualises the principles of reproductive A&P Learning Objectives at the
start of each chapter help readers structure their study time Case Studies ‘bring the subject
to life’ and provide an opportunity to reflect on the implications for clinical practice
Acknowledges the importance of underlying research and integrates theory and practice End of
chapter Key Points and Application to Practice boxes further reinforce learning Helps midwives
deal with questions from increasingly informed ‘parents to be’ More than 200 illustrations help
clarify sometimes complex anatomical physiological and clinical information
