Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Physiology: A Clinical Perspective, 5th Edition is a comprehensive resource that provides in-depth, clinically relevant coverage of physiologic changes throughout the perinatal period. Designed for maternity, neonatal, women’s health, and midwifery programs, this edition emphasizes the dynamic interrelationships between mother, fetus, and neonate, as well as the adaptations of preterm and term infants to extrauterine life. It integrates current research and evidence-based practice to guide assessment, therapeutic interventions, and understanding of normal and abnormal physiologic processes.
Key Features:
- Thorough coverage of physiologic bases for assessment and interventions during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal periods.
- Focus on developmental physiology of the fetus, preterm, and term neonates.
- Detailed discussion of pathophysiology and interventions for selected abnormal events affecting mother, fetus, and newborn.
- Pharmacology tables provide rapid reference to drug effects and clinical applications.
- Expanded coverage of maternal, fetal, neonatal, and pediatric physiology with updated content reflecting the latest practice issues.
- Contemporary design with full-color illustrations and a soft-cover format for enhanced usability.
- Recognized resource: Doody’s Core Title® 2024 and AJN Book of the Year Award 2018 in Maternal-Child Health.
