Product Description: During the mid- to late-twentieth century, study of the physiology of the developing fetus and newborn infant evolved rapidly to become a major discipline in the biomedical sciences. Initially of interest from a standpoint of function of the placenta and oxygenation of the fetus, the field advanced to explore both normal functional mechanisms as well as pathophysiologic aspects of their regulation...read more

Product Description: Perinatal Programming addresses the environment-dependent setting of fundamental life functions and dispositions for diseases in developmental periods during pregnancy and in early infancy. It provides a new view of the origins of health and diseases...read more

Product Description: In your practice, you require advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical, genetic and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on the mother and fetus. With both basic science and clinical information, six new chapters, and an updated color design, you need look no further than the 6th edition of this long-time best seller...read more

Product Description: This brand-new 2nd Edition represents a complete revision of one of the major textbooks of neonatal-perinatal medicine. Readers will find state-of-the-art management strategies for virtually every aspect of the fetus and the critically ill newborn infant...read more

The most complete, state-of-the-art guide of its kind, this new edition of the "bible" of maternal-fetal medicine is indispensable for medical students, residents and practitioners alike. It provides a detailed understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of both normal and abnormal reproduction, and applies these mechanisms to clinical care, including the very latest treatment modalities. This text contains virtually all of the basic science and clinical applications in one text, with no need to refer broadly elsewhere, and is particularly valuable in cases of high-risk pregnancies.

This text covers the neonatal and pediatric patient in a single work by a group of nationally recognized contributors from a wide variety of specialties, including respiratory care, pulmonology, cardiology, etc. It is comprehensive enough to serve as both a textbook and a reference source. It emphasizes competency in clinical and technical skills and includes coverage of pediatric intensive care. An instructor's manual, clinical handbook, workbook, and slide set are available.

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Product Description: The 4th Edition of this state-of-the-art guide provides a detailed understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of both normal and abnormal reproduction, and applies these mechanisms to clinical care, including the very latest treatment modalities...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

This is a first-of-its-kind, massive set of two volumes totaling over 2,000 pages on everything known about perinatal medicine. Complete with hundreds of photographs, figures and tables plus thousands of references, the two volumes contain nearly 200 chapters by the world's foremost authorities providing detailed, up-to-date coverage of neonatology, audit, economics, epidemiology, ethics and medicolegal aspects of perinatal medicine, ultrasound in perinatal medicine, doppler in perinatal medicine, basic sciences, screening procedures in perinatology, fetal and maternal physiology, perinatal morphology, nutrition and metabolism in mother and infant, metabolic disorders in the newborn, early pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis and therapy, intrauterine growth, preterm delivery, fetal monitoring, multiple pregnancy and delivery, infectious disease in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and maternal diseases. Includes extensive bibliographic references and comprehensive index.

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Product Description: 'Pediatrics and Perinatology: The Scientific Basis' addresses the molecular biology, biochemistry and physiological mechanisms by which the fetus, newborn infant, and child develop normally. Specific disease states that involve abnormalities are examined in detail...read more

Product Description: Book by Angelini, Diane J.

Describes the developments being made in fetal medicine, including surgical techniques and medical therapies designed to treat and save babies while still in the womb

Product Description: "Maternity Care" is designed to assist those studying the maternity or obstetric component of Family Health Care nursing. Although primarily concerned with the normal aspects of childbirth, this book gives a basic coverage of the more common complications and interventions as well...read more

Product Description: California State University, Hayward. Obstetric and perinatal nursing textbook for nursing students. 39 Contributors.