Chapter 15 Sexually Transmissible and Reproductive Tract Infections in Pregnancy Trends in sexual health Trends of particular concern are the high rates of and increase in sexually transmitted infection (STI)…
Chapter 7 Change and Adaptation in Pregnancy Physiological changes in the reproductive system The body of the uterus After conception, the uterus develops to provide a nutritive and protective environment…
Chapter 31 Recognising the Ill Baby Assessment of the infant Immediately after birth, all infants should be examined for any gross congenital abnormalities or evidence of birth trauma. They should…
Chapter 27 The Baby at Birth A newborn baby’s survival is dependent on adaptations in cardiopulmonary circulation and other physiological adjustments to replace placental function and maintain homeostasis. Birth is…
Chapter 34 Congenital Abnormalities Definition and causes By definition, a congenital abnormality is any defect in form, structure or function that is present at birth. Identifiable defects can be categorised…
Chapter 17 The First Stage of Labour Normal labour is spontaneous in onset between 37 and 42 weeks’ gestation with the fetus presenting by the vertex, culminating in a healthy…
Chapter 26 Perinatal Mental Health Stress/anxiety and domestic abuse Women are affected emotionally and socially on many levels. Women in abusive relationships are particularly vulnerable. Approximately 30% of domestic violence…
Chapter 28 The Normal Baby General characteristics Appearance Salient points relating to the newborn baby’s general appearance are listed in Box 28.1. Box 28.1 The appearance of the newborn baby…
Chapter 14 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Hypertension is the commonest medical condition encountered in pregnancy, complicating approximately 5% of all pregnancies; it is a significant cause of maternal and fetal/neonatal…
Chapter 29 Infant Feeding Anatomy and physiology of the breast The breasts are compound secreting glands, composed mainly of glandular tissue, which is arranged in lobes. Each lobe is divided…
