The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives

Jane Carpenter, Louise Hunter

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Routledge
24 March 2025

Anatomy; Physiology; Neonatal medicine; Midwifery

Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.

This textbook follows the journey from preconception to the puerperium. Divided into six parts, it begins with foundational material before moving onto reproduction, embryology and fetal development. The central sections of the book consider maternal changes and adaptations during pregnancy, the intrapartum period, and the puerperium and transition from fetal to neonatal life. The book finishes with a section looking at lactation. Containing numerous full colour illustrations, each chapter includes 'Application to practice 'boxes, 'challenge' sections and 'interrupters' to help you consolidate your learning. The text is accompanied by a downloadable interactive workbook to complete as you read.

Written in a clear and accessible style, The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives is an essential read for preregistration midwifery students, studying at both BSc and MSc levels.

Edited by: Jane Carpenter, Louise Hunter
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9781032130859
ISBN 10: 1032130857
Pages: 390
Publication Date: 24 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Jane Carpenter initially studied biology at BSc, MRes and DPhil level. She then completed her midwifery education. Jane is now Lead Midwife for Education at Oxford Brookes University, with a passion for midwifery education and midwifery research. She also maintains her lifelong love of biology, and more specifically, for all things anatomy and physiology in childbearing related. Louise Hunter is a midwife and midwifery educator with a keen interest in inclusivity and lactation. A former Lead Midwife for Education, she is now an examiner for the NMC Test of Competence and a Breastfeeding Supporter for the Breastfeeding Network.