2: Hypertensive disorders
Chapter 2 Hypertensive disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 9 Relevant anatomy and physiology 9 Control of blood pressure 12 Hypertension in the general population 13 Aetiology 13 Pathophysiology of hypertension 13…
7: Renal disorders
Chapter 7 Renal disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 89 Relevant anatomy and physiology 89 Glomerular filtration 90 Selective tubular reabsorption 90 Tubular secretion 91 Other functions of the nephron 91 Other…
10: Thyroid disorders
Chapter 10 Thyroid disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction137 Relevant anatomy and physiology137 Thyroid disorders139 Incidence139 Aetiology of thyroid disease140 Physiological changes in pregnancy142 Thyroid function tests in pregnancy142 Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy143…
11: Eating disorders
Chapter 11 Eating disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction149 Obesity149 Relevant physiology150 Diagnosis151 Treatment153 Obesity in pregnancy and childbirth153 Pregnancy complicated by obesity153 Management of obesity in pregnancy and childbirth154 Anorexia and…
3: Cardiac conditions
Chapter 3 Cardiac conditions CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 31 Relevant anatomy and physiology 32 Physiological changes in pregnancy 33 Cardiac disease in pregnancy 33 Pathophysiology of cardiac disease 33 Signs and…
1: The midwife’s role
Chapter 1 The midwife’s role CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 1 Preconception care 4 Preconception health promotion 4 Prenatal care 4 Intranatal care 5 Postnatal care 7 References 8 INTRODUCTION The formal…
Hypoglycaemics
16 Hypoglycaemics These are agents that reduce the excessive level of glucose in the blood that is a feature of diabetes. Insulin and oral hypoglycaemics play a key role in…
Vitamins and Iron Preparations
25 Vitamins and Iron Preparations Vitamins Vitamins are factors in food necessary for growth and reproduction of living tissues. Some vitamins are fat soluble and others are water soluble. Those…
Immunoglobulins
17 Immunoglobulins These are antibodies, present in the blood, that by specific and direct action defend the body against invading bacteria or organisms. Anti-D immunoglobulin is used prophylactically and in…
