Fundamentals of Maternal Pathophysiology

Contributors xiii Preface xix

Acknowledgements xxi

About the Companion Website xxii

Chapter 1 Learning the Language: Terminology 1
Joyce Targett

Chapter 2 Cell and Body Tissue Physiology 23
Annabel Jay and Cathy Hamilton

Chapter 3 Embryo Development and Fetal Growth 43
Vikki Smith and Jacinta H. Martin

Chapter 4 Genetics and Genetic Conditions 60
Sarah Malone and James Castleman

Chapter 5 The Reproductive System and Associated Disorders 79
Claire Ford

Chapter 6 Homeostasis 105
Deborah Gurney and Janet G. Migliozz

Chapter 7 The Placenta 122
Raya Vinogradov and Vikki Smith

Chapter 8 Inflammation and the Immune Response 141
Claire Ford and Claire Leader

Chapter 9 Cardiovascular System and Associated Disorders 159
Komal Bhatt and Leo Gurney

Chapter 10 Shock 174
Claire Leader

Chapter 11 The Nervous System and Associated Disorders 192
Abbie Tomson and Kristian Tomson

Chapter 12 The Vascular System and Associated Disorders 213
Annabel Jay and Cathy Hamilton

Chapter 13 The Blood and Associated Disorders 230
Thomas McEwan and Suzanne Crozier

Chapter 14 The Renal System and Associated Disorders 247
Amanda Waterman

Chapter 15 The Respiratory System and Associated Disorders 265
Alison Anderson

Chapter 16 The Gastrointestinal System and Associated Disorders and Nutrition 288
Clare Gordon and Claire Leader

Chapter 17 The Endocrine System and Associated Disorders 310
Rosalind Haddrill

Chapter 18 Pain 329
Claire Ford and Matthew Robertson

Chapter 19 The Musculoskeletal System and Associated Disorders 352
Suzanne Britt

Chapter 20 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Associated Disorders 380
Kate Nash

Chapter 21 Mental Health and Well-being 396
Maria Noonan

Index 410

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• Ginecologia e Obstetricia

Midwifery; care provision; homeostasis; placenta; body tissue physiology; cell physiology; inflammation; vascular system; nervous system; blood disorders; childcare; neonatal care; prenatal care; musculoskeletal system; electrolyte balance; renal system