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• Section 1: Preconception1. Basic Biochemistry2. The Cell - Its Structures and Function3. Structure, Organization and Regulation of Genes4. The Female Reproductive System5. The Male Reproductive System6. Fertility Control7. Infertility8. Preconception MattersSection 2A: Pregnancy-The Fetus9. General Embryology10. Embryological Systems 1-Trunk, Head and Limbs11. Embryological Systems 2-Internal Organs12. The Placenta, Membranes and Amniotic Fluid13. Fetal Growth and Development14. Common Fetal Problems15. Congenital AnomaliesSection 2B: Pregnancy-The Mother16. The Haematological System-Physiology of the Blood17. The Cardiovascular System18. Respiration19. The Renal Tract20. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance21. The Gastrointestinal Tract22. The Accessory Digestive Organs23. Nutrition and Metabolism During Pregnancy24. The Nature of Bone-The Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull25. Muscle-The Pelvic Floor and the Uterus26. The Central Nervous System27. The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems28. The Endocrine System29. The Immune SystemSection 2C: Pregnancy-The Problems30. Minor Disorders of Pregnancy and Risk Factors31. Bleeding in Pregnancy32. Cardiac and Hypertensive Disorders33. Anaemia and Clotting Disorders34. Respiratory, Renal, Gastrointestinal and Neurological Problems35. Diabetes Mellitus and Other Metabolic Disorders in PregnancySection 3A: Labour-Normal36. The Onset of Labour37. The First Stage of Labour38. Pain Relief in Labour39. The Second Stage of Labour40. The Third Stage of LabourSection 3B: Labour-Problems41. Abnormalities of Uterine Action and Onset of Labour42. Breech Presentation43. Malposition and Cephalic Malpresentations44. Cephalopelvic Disproportion, Obstructed Labour and Other Obstetric Emergencies45. Postpartum Haemorrhage and Other Third-stage Problems46. Perinatal Fetal Asphyxia47. Operative Delivery and the Acutely Unwell WomanSection 4A: Puerperium-The Baby as a Neonate48. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 1: Haematological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Genitourinary Considerations49. Adaptation to Extrauterine Life 2: Gastrointestinal, Metabolic, Neural and Immunological Considerations50. Health Challenges and Problems in Neonates of Low Birthweight51. Developmental Anatomy: Related Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders52. Jaundice and Common Metabolic Problems in Neonates53. Risks of Infection and Trauma in NeonatesSection 4B: Puerperium-The Mother54. The Breasts and Lactation55. Breastfeeding Practice and Problems56. The Puerperium57. Biobehavioural Aspects of Parenting