Meant for midwives, this book studies anatomy and physiology as applied to obstetrics and gynaecology. The text looks at the physiology of pregnancy, and is illustrated. The third edition contains color illustrations, and line sketches for student revision.

This is the only available book for midwives that studies anatomy and physiology as applied to obstetrics and gynaecology. No other textbook suits the midwife's requirements in this area. The text looks at the physiology of pregnancy and is well illustrated. The third edition contains high quality color illustrations for the first time and many of the original illustrations have been redrawn. However, the popular line sketches have been retained for student revision.

The Female Breasts. The Female Pelvis. The Pelvic Floor (Or Pelvic Diaphragm). The Bladder and Urethra. The External Genital Organs. The Vagina. The Cervix. The Uterus. The Fallopian Tubes and the Ovaries. The Male Reproductive System. Conception, Contraception, Infertility. Early Development of the Placenta and Chorion. The Placenta at Term. Development of the Fetus, Amniotic Membrane and Amniotic Fluid. The Fetal Skull. Bibliography. Index