Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives

Kevin Pedley is an Associate Professor in Physiology at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand, having moved from King's College London in 2001. Kevin has spent his time at Massey University teaching first, second and third year undergraduate physiology as well as postgraduate level physiology as well as physiological aspects of Human Nutrition and has served as subject leader for the Physiology B.Sc. Kevin acquired a keen interest in the mechanisms of fertilisation, pregnancy and parturition from his research at King's College and has taught extensively in these areas since his arrival at Massey. He is also active in research and in supervision of PhD students who are mainly focused on the study of cell function in the gastrointestinal tract. These studies have included the mechanisms of insulin secretion, water and electrolyte transport in colonic epithelium, gastric acid secretion and, most recently, the mechanisms of iron transport in duodenal enterocytes. His research has employed a variety of experimental approaches including the use of intra-vital fluorescence and confocal imaging of living cells and, most recently, the use of intestinal organoids as an in vitro model of intestinal function and pathology. Melvyn Dunstall BSc Msc PGCEA RM RGNLecturer/Practitioner in Midwifery, Frimley Park Hospital; Supervisor of Midwives

• 1. Introduction to Physiology2. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems3. Endocrinology4. Reproductive Cycles5. Sexual Differentiation and Behaviour6. Fertilization7. Overview of Human Genetics and Genetic Disorders8. The Placenta9. Embryo Development and Fetal Growth10. Overview of Immunology11. Physiological Adaptation to Pregnancy12. Maternal Nutrition and Health13. Physiology of Parturition14. The Puerperium15. The Transition to Neonatal Life16. Lactation and Infant Nutrition