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Williams Obstetrics, 23e
| Section II. Anatomy and Physiology > |
Chapter 4. Fetal Growth and Development
Sections: Fetal Growth and Development: Introduction, Determination of Gestational Age, Morphological Growth, The Placenta and Fetal Growth, Fetal Nutrition, Fetal Physiology, Development of Genitalia, References.
Topics Discussed: gestational age.
Excerpt:"Contemporary obstetrical research focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of the fetus, its development, and its environment. An important result is that the status of the fetus has been elevated to that of a patient who, in large measure, can be given the same meticulous care that obstetricians provide for pregnant women. In the course of these studies, it has become apparent that the conceptus is a dynamic force in the pregnancy unit. Normal fetal development is considered in this chapter. Anomalies, injuries, and diseases that affect the fetus and newborn are addressed in Chapter 29...."
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