Includes bibliographical references and index.

Biologic basis for reproduction -- Physiologic basis for reproduction -- Prenatal period and placental physiology -- Parturition and uterine physiology -- Postpartum period and lactation physiology -- Fetal assessment -- Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics during the perinatal period -- Hematologic and hemostatic systems -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Renal system and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis -- Gastrointestinal and hepatic systems and perinatal nutrition -- Immune system and host defense mechanisms -- Integumentary system -- Neurologic, muscular, and sensory systems -- Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism -- Calcium and phosphorus metabolism -- Bilirubin metabolism -- Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function -- Thermoregulation.