"Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives 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 &8211 which is also available as a downloadable image bank &8211 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 &8216returning to practice&8217 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 timeCase Studies &8216bring the subject to life&8217 and provide an opportunity to reflect "