The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives - Paperback

by Jane Carpenter (Editor), Louise Hunter (Editor)

Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the NMC Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.

Author Biography

Jane Carpenter initially studied biology at BSc, MRes and DPhil level. She then completed her midwifery education. Jane is now Lead Midwife for Education at Oxford Brookes University, with a passion for midwifery education and midwifery research. She also maintains her lifelong love of biology, and more specifically, for all things anatomy and physiology in childbearing related.

Louise Hunter is a midwife and midwifery educator with a keen interest in inclusivity and lactation. A former Lead Midwife for Education, she is now an examiner for the NMC Test of Competence and a Breastfeeding Supporter for the Breastfeeding Network.