Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, 2e [Paperback]

Dot Stables (Author), Jean Rankin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0702026891 | ISBN-13: 978-0702026898 | Edition: 2

The aim of this book is to be a core textbook of anatomy and physiology in childbearing. Written to present childbearing in the context of changes to non-pregnant physiology; therefore, both anatomy and physiology, their changes in pregnancy, and pathophysiology are all described. The book is divided into four sections - preconception, pregnancy, labour and puerperium - and it places childbearing in a total biological context so that concepts are drawn from disciplines such as evolution, ecology, biochemistry and cell biology. At all times, the text is related to practice and care giving.

• Written by a teacher/practitioner of midwifery with many years' experience of teaching this subject.
• Emphasises the links between knowledge and practice
• Text is well-designed and easy to read.
• Incorporates recent medical practice in caring for women and babies with problems.
• Places childbearing in a biological context to allow depth without denigrating social sciences' contribution to care.

• Fully updated throughout
• New material on genetics incorporated into the chapter on the cell.
• Highly illustrated throughout
• New 8pp colour plate section
• Further Reading fully updated and now with short annotations

Editorial Reviews

Review

by Faye Doris; Academic Lead, Midwifery; University of Plymouth

This is an excellent book. This edition is clear and reflects a contemporary understanding of physiology.

The Practicing Midwifery; Vol. 9, No: 1; Sue Baines

A particular strength of this quality publication is that the authors have managed to achieve the right pitch. Basic information is presented in a clear and user-friendly way, but depth is also provided where appropriate, in order to support a deeper level of professional understanding.

About the Author

Dot Stables, RN, RM, DN, MTD, BA(Hons), MSc, Formerly Lecturer in Applied Biology, St. Bartholomews, Pricness Alexandra and Newham College of Nursing, London, UK; and Jean Rankin, PhD, MSc, BSc(Hons), RM, RGN, RSCN, PGCE, Senior Lecturer, Midwifery, University of Paisley

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall; 2 edition (January 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0702026891
• ISBN-13: 978-0702026898
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,189,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific resource for the midwifery student, May 22, 2000

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Andrea Crowley (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology in Childbearing: with Anatomy and Related Biosciences (Paperback)

This book is incredible! It is a detailed anatomy and physiology text, but applied to childbearing. So it covers the major body systems, but talks about how childbearing affects them also. Then it goes into the physiology of birth and its complications- just incredible. I recommend this to every midwifery student out there, and midwives as well!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for OB Nurses, Midwives, Doulas, Chilcdbirth Educators, December 4, 2011

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D. Rooney "houston mom" (TEXAS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, 2e (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for anyone working with women during pregnancy, childbearing and in the postpartum period. I highly recommend having this in your library.