A superb synthesis of research from physiology and the clinical sciences that describes normal physiology of pregnancy, the fetus and the newborn. The new edition of Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology continues to be a comprehensive, detailed, well illustrated and exhaustively referenced, it consistently identifies clinical implications. It also offers tabular recommendations for clinical practice that index relevant physiological content. An essential foundation reference for advanced practice and graduate programs in maternal and neonatal nursing, nurse midwifery, and medical professionals in obstetrics and neonatology.

Features

Detailed coverage is provided on the physiologic changes that occur throughout all major periods of the perinatal experience with an emphasis on the mother, fetus, and neonate and the relationships between them.
Clinical applications relevant to patient care are linked to their underlying scientific rationales.
Comprehensive tables, diagrams, and illustrations highlight important concepts and summarize complex information.
All major body systems and processes are reviewed.

What's New

. Detailed coverage is provided on the physiologic changes that occur throughout all major periods of the perinatal experience with an emphasis on the mother, fetus, and neonate and the relationships between them
. Clinical applications relevant to patient care are linked to their underlying scientific rationales
. Comprehensive tables and diagrams summarize complex information
. All major body systems and processes are reviewed

Contents

UNIT I: REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES
1. Biologic Basis for Reproduction
2. Physiologic Basis for Reproduction
3. Prenatal Period and Placental Physiology
4. Parturition and Uterine Physiology
5. Postpartum Period and Lactation Physiology
6. Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics During the Perinatal Period
UNIT II: ADAPTATIONS IN MAJOR BODY SYSTEMS IN THE PREGNANT WOMAN, FETUS, AND NEONATE
7. Hematologic and Hemostatic Systems
8. Cardiovascular System
9. Respiratory System
10. Renal System and Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis
11. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Systems and Perinatal Nutrition
12. Immune System and Host Defense Mechanisms
13. Integumentary System
14. Neuromuscular and Sensory Systems
UNIT III: ADAPTATIONS IN METABOLIC PROCESSES IN THE PREGNANT WOMAN, FETUS, AND NEONATE
15. Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein Metabolism
16. Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
17. Bilirubin Metabolism
18. Pituitary, Adrenal, and Thyroid Function
19. Thermoregulation