Essential concepts in reproductive anatomy and physiology-accessible and highly illustrated! Now featuring anew author team and a new and expanded title , Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives and Perinatal Healthcare Professionals, 5th Edition , remains a core text for undergraduate and postgraduate education and is an ideal resource to support those working in maternity and perinatal care. Thishighly popular textbook presents reproductive anatomy and physiology in a manner which is ideal for those who are new to the subject or who desire a quick, well-illustrated review. Using anaccessible, friendly writing style , it progresses 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. Explains and contextualises the principles of reproductive A&P, acknowledging theimportance of underlying research and integratingtheory and practice Includesmore than 200 illustrations that help to clarify complex anatomical, physiological, and clinical information Includesall-new reflective activities that help you apply concepts to clinical practice Provideslearning objectives at the start of each chapter,more boxes that identify and highlight key topics, and astreamlined table of contents that improves reader accessibility Featuresnew authorship and expertise in the areas of cell physiology, education, and research, particularly its clinical application to fertility and parturition Helps students, midwives, and other healthcare professionalsexpertly handle questions from increasingly well-informed parents-to-be Reflects current information from MBRRACE reports and the latest NICE guidance Suitable for all students of midwifery, as well as qualified midwives and related healthcare professionals who need a quick review or who are undertaking post-graduate study An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.