Fetal and Neonatal Physiology

The new 3rd Edition of Fetal and Neonatal Physiology is today's most encyclopedic, in-depth compendium of knowledge on the normal and abnormal physiology of the foetus and neonate. Over 270 international authorities detail the unique characteristics that distinguish foetal and neonatal physiology from the physiology of adults - and, where appropriate, address the pathophysiology and clinical management of selected neonatal diseases.

• Each chapter extensively revised and bibliographies updated
• Clinical correlation chapters help the reader measure the impact that their understanding of physiology can have on the outcome of a sick newborn or premature infant
• This exhaustive text of basic research can aid in preparation for neonatology board exam

33 new chapters, including chapters on molecular genetics, extracellular matrix and embryogenesis, apoptosis, and angiogenesis

An expanded section on the placenta and interuterine growth that includes new discussions of the pathophysioloy of preterm birth

foetal and maternal responses to intrauterine inflammation

and maternal vascular disease and foetal development

Clinical correlation chapters that help you measure the impact that your understanding of physiology has on the outcome of a sick newborn or premature infant

Full chapter coverage of The Biology of Stem Cells

Pathophysiology of Pre-Term Birth

Fetal Origins of Adult Diseases

Physiology of Lactation

and Angiogenesis.

Fresh perspectives from new co-editor, international authority Steven Abman, MD