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Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Physiology - E-Book

Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Physiology - E-Book

Susan Blackburn

(2017)

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Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Physiology - E-Book

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Front Cover Cover
Front matter iii
Maternal, fetal, & neonatal physiology iii
Copyright iv
Contributors and reviewers v
Contributors v
Reviewers v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments vii
1 Biologic basis for reproduction 1
Chromosomes and genes 1
Chromosomes 1
X chromosomes 2
Genes 2
DNA and RNA 4
Genomics and epigenetics 5
Cell division 6
Mitosis 6
Meiosis 7
Gametogenesis 8
Oogenesis 8
Spermatogenesis 10
Abnormal gamete development 10
Genetic and chromosomal disorders 11
Alterations in chromosome number 11
Alterations in chromosome structure 13
Gene disorders 14
Modes of inheritance 15
Autosomal inheritance 16
Autosomal recessive inheritance 16
Autosomal dominant inheritance 16
Sex-linked inheritance 17
X-linked recessive inheritance 17
X-linked dominant inheritance 17
Y-linked inheritance 17
Multifactorial inheritance 17
Nontraditional modes of inheritance 18
Embryonic and fetal development of the reproductive system 19
Development of the primordial germ cells 20
Development of the gonads 20
Indifferent stage 20
Development of the testes 21
Development of the ovaries 21
Development of the genital ducts 21
Indifferent stage 21
Development of the male genital ducts 21
Development of the female genital ducts 22
Development of the external genitalia 22
Indifferent stage 22
Development of the male external genitalia 22
Development of the female external genitalia 24
Anomalies of the genital tract 24
Disorders of sex development 24
Hypospadias and epispadias 25
Uterovaginal malformation 25
Clinical implications 25
Genetic screening 25
Genetic disorders and pregnancy 26
Summary 26
References 27
2 Physiologic basis for reproduction 29
Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian/testicular axis 29
Hormones 29
Hormone activators, receptors, and messenger systems 29
Hormone storage 30
Hypothalamic and pituitary glands 31
Reproductive hormones in females and males 33
Luteinizing hormone 35
Follicle-stimulating hormone 35
Activin 35
Inhibin 37
Follistatin 37
Steroid hormones 37
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, dehydroepiandrosterone, 5xdihydrotestosterone, and androstenedione 38
Estrogens 38
Progestogens 42
Testosterone 42
Oocyte maturation inhibitor 43
Luteinization inhibitor 43
Gonadotropin surge–inhibiting factor 43
Relaxin 43
Feedback systems 43
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone 44
Reproductive processes in the female and male 44
Oogenesis 44
Spermatogenesis 45
Puberty 45
Male puberty 46
Female puberty 48
Ovarian cycle 48
Ovulation 52
Luteal phase 52
Corpus luteum demise 53
Menstruation 53
Endometrial cycle 53
Menstrual phase 54
Proliferative phase 55
Secretory phase 55
Midsecretory and late secretory phases 56
Premenstrual and ischemic phase 56
Gestational follicular development 56
Male reproductive endocrinology 56
Climacteric 57
Aging male 58
Summary 59
References 59
3 Prenatal period and placental physiology 61
Overview of pregnancy 61
First trimester 61
Second trimester 62
Third trimester 63
Conception 63
Ovulation 63
Corpus luteum 65
Sperm transport 65
Fertilization 66
Cleavage and zygote transport 68
Embryonic and fetal development 69
Regulation of development 69
Mechanisms of morphogenesis 71
Cell differentiation 71
Induction 72
Differential cell proliferation 72
Programmed cell death 72
Cell size and shape changes 72
Cell migration 72
Cell recognition and adhesion 73
Folding of the embryo 73
Overview of embryonic development 73
Overview of fetal development 78
Intrauterine environment 79
The placenta and placental physiology 79
Placental development 79
Implantation 79
Ectopic pregnancy.  81
Endometrium and decidua 81
Development of the amniotic cavity 82
Placentation 82
Development of the villi 83
Placental growth 84
Placental structure 85
Placental circulation 85
Fetal-placental circulation 86
Maternal uteroplacental circulation 86
Placental function 89
Placental metabolism 89
Placental endocrinology 89
Human chorionic gonadotropin.  90
Human chorionic somatomammotropin.  91
Steroidogenesis.  91
Progesterone.  91
Estrogens.  92
Placental immunologic function 92
Placental transport 92
Simple (passive) diffusion.  92
Facilitated diffusion.  93
Active transport.  93
Endocytosis and exocytosis.  94
Bulk flow, solvent drag, and water channels.  94
Accidental capillary breaks.  94
Independent movement.  94
Transfer of substances across the placenta 94
Separation of the placenta 95
Umbilical cord 95
Amnion and chorion 96
Amniotic fluid 96
Amniotic fluid volume and turnover 96
Amniotic fluid production and disposition 97
Composition of amniotic fluid 97
Clinical implications 97
Assisted reproductive technology 97
Assessment of the embryo and fetus 99
Prenatal screening 99
First trimester screening.  99
Second trimester screening.  100
Fetal cell-free DNA analysis.  100
Other techniques.  100
Prenatal diagnosis 100
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis.  101
Chorionic villus sampling.  102
Amniocentesis.  102
Umbilical blood sampling.  102
Alterations in placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic fluid 102
Alterations in the appearance of the placenta and membranes 103
Alterations in amniotic fluid volume 103
Polyhydramnios.  103
Oligohydramnios.  104
Abnormalities of the cord and placenta 105
Abnormalities of implantation and separation.  105
Abnormalities of placentation.  105
Abnormalities of the umbilical cord.  106
Gestational trophoblast disease 106
Multiple gestation 106
Monozygotic twins 108
Dizygotic twins 109
Placental abnormalities in multiple gestations 109
Summary 110
References 111
4 Parturition and uterine physiology 115
Uterus 115
Uterine structure 115
Uterine growth 116
Myometrium 116
Myometrial cell structure 116
Changes during pregnancy 118
Cervix 118
Structure of the cervix 119
Changes during pregnancy 119
Cervical ripening and dilation 119
Rupture of fetal membranes 121
Parturition 121
Initiation of labor 122
Endocrine and other factors 124
Corticotropin-releasing hormone and the fetal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis 124
Progesterone 124
Estrogen 126
Prostaglandins 126
Oxytocin 127
Relaxin 127
Nitric oxide 127
Cytokines and other factors 128
Myometrial contraction 128
Coordination of uterine contractions 129
Gap junction formation 130
Physiologic events during a uterine contraction 131
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 131
Maternal position during labor 131
Maternal pushing efforts during the second stage 132
Preterm labor and birth 133
Altering uterine motility and cervical ripening 135
Control of cervical ripening 135
Induction and augmentation of uterine activity 135
Inhibition of labor 136
Dystocia 137
Postterm labor 137
Summary 137
References 138
5 Postpartum period and lactation physiology 142
Involution of the reproductive organs 142
Uterus 142
Lochia 143
Cervix, vagina, and perineum 143
Urinary function 144
Physical activity and sexual function 144
Endocrine changes 144
Estrogen and progesterone 144
Pituitary gonadotropin 145
Prolactin 145
Oxytocin 145
Resumption of menstruation and ovulation 145
Anatomy of the mammary glands 146
Physiology of lactation 147
Embryogenesis 147
Mammogenesis 148
Lactogenesis 148
Prolactin patterns during lactation 149
Oxytocin release during lactation 150
Mammary involution 151
Human milk 151
Importance of human milk 151
Milk production and composition 151
Composition of human milk 153
Carbohydrate synthesis and release 153
Fat synthesis and release 154
Protein synthesis and release 155
Human milk for the preterm infant 155
Nutrition during the postpartum period and lactation 157
Common breastfeeding problems 157
Social and cultural barriers to breastfeeding 158
Summary 159
References 160
6 Fetal assessment 162
Physiology of fetal heart function 162
Autonomic control of fetal heart rate 162
Central nervous system influences 162
Baroreceptors and chemoreceptors 162
Fetal acid-base physiology 163
Uteroplacental circulation and gas exchange 163
Uterine blood flow in the intervillous space 164
Umbilical blood flow 165
Placental area 165
Transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide 165
Oxygen transfer 165
Carbon dioxide transfer 165
Summary of fetal respiration 165
Fetal response to hypoxia 166
Acute fetal hypoxia 166
Chronic fetal hypoxemia 166
Severe asphyxia: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and neonatal encephalopathy 167
Cerebral palsy after hypoxic-ischemic injury 168
Newborn umbilical cord gas analysis 168
Respiratory acidemia 168
Metabolic acidemia 169
Mixed acidemia 169
Characteristics of the fetal heart rate 169
Beat-to-beat variability 169
Accelerations 170
Alterations in fetal heart rate 170
Tachycardia 171
Bradycardia 171
Periodic and episodic fetal heart rate decelerations 171
Early decelerations 171
Late decelerations 171
Variable decelerations 172
Sinusoidal pattern 172
Fetal heart rate pattern evolution 172
Third trimester fetal assessment techniques 173
Fetal movement 174
Nonstress test 174
Vibroacoustic stimulation 175
Contraction stress test 175
Amniotic fluid index 175
Biophysical profile 175
Umbilical artery doppler velocimetry 176
Clinical implications: Intrapartum fetal assessment and therapeutic interventions 176
Electronic fetal monitoring 176
Therapeutic interventions 177
Summary 177
References 178
7 Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics during the perinatal period 180
Pharmacokinetics 180
Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics 181
Pharmacokinetics during pregnancy 182
Drug use during pregnancy 182
Alterations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion during pregnancy 183
Drug absorption 184
Drug distribution 185
Hepatic drug metabolism 186
Renal drug excretion 187
Alterations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion during the intrapartum and postpartum periods 187
Transfer of drugs across the placenta 187
Patterns of transfer kinetics 188
Factors influencing placental transfer 188
Diffusing distance and surface area.  189
Physiochemical characteristics and concentration gradients.  189
Protein binding.  190
Placental blood flow.  191
Route of administration.  191
Placental metabolism of drugs 191
Placental influx and efflux transporters 191
Summary 193
Pharmacokinetics in the fetus 194
Drug distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the fetus 194
Fetal drug distribution 194
Fetal drug metabolism and elimination 194
Fetal hepatic metabolism.  194
Fetal renal elimination.  195
Fetal drug therapy 195
Neonatal pharmacokinetics 196
Drug absorption 197
Oral agents 197
Intramuscular and rectal absorption 198
Skin absorption 198
Drug distribution 198
Hepatic drug metabolism 199
Renal drug excretion 201
Summary 201
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman, fetus, and neonate 202
Teratogenesis 202
Principles of teratogenesis 203
Mechanisms of teratogenesis 205
Effects of drug exposure in utero 205
Cigarette smoking 205
Alcohol 206
Marijuana 206
Opioids 206
Cocaine and amphetamines 207
Drugs and lactation 208
Minimizing infant drug exposure 210
Summary 211
References 212
8 Hematologic and hemostatic systems 215
Maternal physiologic adaptations 215
Antepartum period 215
Changes in blood and plasma volume 215
Changes in blood cellular components 216
Changes in red blood cells.  216
Changes in white blood cells and platelets.  217
Changes in plasma components 219
Changes in coagulation factors and hemostasis 220
Intrapartum period 222
Changes in hematologic parameters 222
Changes in hemostasis 222
Postpartum period 223
Changes in blood volume 223
Changes in hematologic parameters 223
Changes in hemostasis 223
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 224
Iron requirements during pregnancy 224
Anemia and pregnancy 225
Iron-deficiency anemia 225
Megaloblastic anemia 226
Sickle cell disease 226
Thalassemias 226
Thromboembolism and pregnancy 227
Platelet and coagulation disorders during pregnancy 227
Summary 228
Development of the hematologic system in the fetus 229
Formation of blood cells 229
Development of red blood cells 230
Development of white blood cells and platelets 231
Formation of hemoglobin 231
Fetal iron requirements 232
Development of the hemostatic system 233
Neonatal physiology 233
Transitional events 233
Changes in hematologic parameters 234
Blood volume 234
Red blood cells 234
Hemoglobin and hematocrit 234
2,3-diphosphoglycerate 235
Erythropoietin 235
Reticulocytes 235
Iron and serum ferritin 235
White blood cells 236
Platelets 236
Alterations in hemostasis 236
Coagulation 236
Fibrinolysis 238
Clinical implications for neonatal care 238
Factors influencing hematologic parameters 238
Site of sampling 238
Iatrogenic losses 239
Growth influences 239
Alterations in hemoglobin–oxygen affinity 239
Vitamin k deficiency bleeding 239
Physiologic anemia of infancy 240
Anemia of prematurity 242
Iron supplementation 243
Blood transfusions 243
Neonatal polycythemia and hyperviscosity 243
Infants with a hemoglobinopathy 243
Infants at risk for altered platelets and hemostasis 244
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 245
Changes in hematologic parameters 245
Changes in oxygen–hemoglobin affinity 246
Summary 246
References 247
9 Cardiovascular system 251
Maternal physiologic adaptations 251
Antepartum period 251
Hemodynamic changes 251
Total blood volume.  251
Plasma volume.  252
Red blood cell volume.  252
Cardiac output and stroke volume.  252
Heart rate.  253
Blood pressure.  254
Systemic vascular resistance.  254
Regional blood flow.  255
Uterine blood flow.  255
Renal blood flow.  255
Skin perfusion.  255
Pulmonary blood flow.  255
Oxygen consumption 256
Physical changes 256
Heart sounds.  257
Electrocardiograph and echocardiograph changes.  258
Intrapartum period 258
Postpartum period 258
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 259
Arrhythmias 259
Supine hypotension 259
Exercise during pregnancy: Cardiovascular effects 260
Physiologic responses to exercise during pregnancy 260
Benefits and recommendations 261
Multiple pregnancy 262
Cardiac disease and pregnancy 262
Obstructive lesions 263
Mitral stenosis.  263
Mitral regurgitation.  263
Mitral valve prolapse.  263
Left-to-right shunts 264
Atrial septal defect.  264
Ventricular septal defect.  264
Right-to-left shunts 264
Eisenmenger syndrome.  264
Tetralogy of fallot.  265
Pulmonary artery hypertension.  265
Marfan syndrome 265
Peripartum cardiomyopathy 265
Hypertensive disorders 265
Preeclampsia 265
Summary 268
Development of the cardiovascular system in the fetus 268
Anatomic development 269
Development of the primitive heart 270
Septation of the heart 271
Atrioventricular canal.  271
Atria.  272
Ventricles.  272
Bulbus cordis and truncus arteriosus.  272
Cardiac valves.  273
Conducting system 273
Vasculature 273
Veins.  274
Developmental basis for common anomalies 275
Functional development 276
Fetal myocardium 276
Myocardial performance 276
Fetal circulation 278
Oxygen content 279
Control of fetal circulation 280
Neonatal physiology 280
Transitional events 280
Closure of the ductus venosus 281
Closure of the foramen ovale 282
Closure of the ductus arteriosus 282
Neonatal myocardium 283
Pulmonary vasculature 283
Metabolic rate and oxygen transport 283
Myocardial performance in the neonate 284
Preload 284
Contractility 285
Heart rate 285
Afterload 285
Regulation of fetal and neonatal circulation 286
Clinical implications for neonatal care 287
Assessment of heart sounds 287
Cardiac shunts 287
Cyanosis 287
Patent ductus arteriosus in the preterm infant 288
Congenital heart defects 288
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return 289
Transposition of the great arteries 289
Truncus arteriosus 289
Tricuspid atresia 290
Aortic atresia and hypoplastic left heart syndrome 290
Coarctation of the aorta 290
Ventricular septal defect 291
Tetralogy of fallot 291
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 291
Summary 292
References 293
10 Respiratory system 297
Maternal physiologic adaptations 297
Antepartum period 297
Factors influencing respiratory function 297
Mechanical factors.  297
Hormonal and biochemical factors.  297
Lung volume 298
Lung function 299
Ventilation.  299
Airflow.  299
Diffusing capacity.  300
Acid-base changes 300
Oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve.  300
Intrapartum period 301
Postpartum period 303
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 303
Pregnancy-related dyspnea 303
Upper respiratory tract capillary engorgement 303
Exercise 304
Effects of altitude and air travel 304
Pulmonary disease and pregnancy 305
Respiratory infection 305
Asthma 305
Smoking 306
Inhalation anesthesia 307
Summary 307
Development of the respiratory system in the fetus 308
Anatomic development 308
Pulmonary vasculature 311
Congenital anomalies of the lungs 312
Functional development 312
Surfactant 312
Surfactant biosynthesis.  315
Influences on fetal lung maturation 315
Antenatal corticosteroids.  316
Factors enhancing and delaying lung maturation.  316
Antioxidant defenses 317
Lung liquid 317
Fetal blood gases 318
Fetal breathing movements 318
Neonatal physiology 318
Transitional events 319
Establishment of extrauterine respiration 319
Control of respiration 322
Chemoreceptors 323
Chest wall reflexes 324
Laryngeal and pulmonary reflexes 324
Upper airway 325
Respiratory pump 325
Diaphragm 325
Rib cage and chest wall muscles 326
Chest wall compliance 326
Mechanical properties of the respiratory system 328
Lung compliance 328
Airway resistance 329
Ventilation 329
Dead space ventilation 329
Lung volumes 329
Functional residual capacity 329
Closing capacity 329
Pulmonary blood flow 330
Ventilation-perfusion relationships 330
Effect of v./q. mismatching on oxygen 332
Effect of v./q.mismatch on carbon dioxide 332
Developmental differences in v./q. matching 332
Oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve 333
Clinical implications for neonatal care 334
Physiologic basis for clinical findings 335
Periodic breathing and apnea of prematurity 336
Respiratory outcomes in preterm infants 337
Hypoxia and hyperoxia 337
Transient tachypnea of the newborn 339
Respiratory distress syndrome 339
Clinical manifestations 340
Treatment 341
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia 342
Meconium aspiration syndrome 343
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn 344
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 345
Summary 346
References 347
11 Renal system and fluid and electrolyte homeostasis 351
Maternal physiologic adaptations 351
Antepartum period 351
Structural changes 351
Urodynamic changes 352
Changes in renal hemodynamics 353
Changes in glomerular filtration 354
Alterations in tubular function 354
Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis 355
Sodium homeostasis.  355
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 356
Volume homeostasis and regulation of osmolarity 357
Arginine vasopressin.  358
Intrapartum period 359
Postpartum period 359
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 360
Urinary frequency, incontinence, and nocturia 360
Dependent edema 361
Effects of position on renal function 361
Inability to void postpartum 361
Risk of urinary tract infection 361
Fluid needs in labor 362
Maternal-fetal fluid and electrolyte homeostasis 362
Evaluation of renal function during pregnancy 363
Glycosuria 363
Hypertension and the renal system 364
Renal disease and pregnancy 364
Pregnancy after renal transplantation 364
Summary 364
Development of the renal system in the fetus 365
Anatomic development 366
Development of the kidneys 366
Development of the urinary system 367
Developmental basis for common anomalies 367
Functional development 368
Neonatal physiology 369
Transitional events 370
Body composition 370
Bladder 371
Urine output and micturition 371
Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration 371
Tubular function 373
Sodium 373
Sodium balance in preterm infants.  374
Glucose 374
Renal handling of other solutes 374
Acid-base homeostasis 375
Water balance 375
Hormonal regulation 376
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 376
Arginine vasopressin 377
Other regulating factors 377
Clinical implications for neonatal care 377
Fluid and electrolyte balance 377
Insensible water loss 378
Urine water loss 378
Estimating fluid and electrolyte needs 379
Sodium requirements of preterm infants 379
Risk of overhydration and dehydration 380
Electrolyte imbalances 380
Hyponatremia 380
Hypernatremia 380
Hyperkalemia in preterm infants 380
Measurement of renal function and hydration status 381
Renal function during neonatal illness 381
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 382
Summary 383
References 384
12 Gastrointestinal and hepatic systems and perinatal nutrition 387
Maternal physiologic adaptations 387
Antepartum period 387
Mouth and pharynx 387
Esophagus 389
Stomach 389
Small and large intestines 389
Pancreas 390
Gallbladder 390
Liver 390
Weight gain during pregnancy 392
Intrapartum period 393
Postpartum period 393
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 394
Nutritional requirements of pregnancy 394
Fetal nutritional needs 395
Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux 395
Constipation 397
Hemorrhoids 397
Nausea and vomiting 397
Food and fluid intake in labor 398
Effects of altered maternal nutrition 398
Undernutrition and pregnancy 399
Maternal obesity and pregnancy 399
Pregnancy and gastrointestinal disorders 399
Pregnancy and acute appendicitis 400
Pregnancy in women with inflammatory bowel disease 400
Pregnancy in women with peptic ulcer disease 400
Cholelithiasis and pregnancy 400
Pregnancy and liver disease 401
Summary 401
Development of the gastrointestinal and hepatic systems in the fetus 402
Anatomic development 402
Development of the pharyngeal gut 403
Development of the foregut and common anomalies 403
Esophagus.  403
Stomach, duodenum, and pancreas.  404
Liver and gallbladder.  405
Development of the midgut and common anomalies 405
Common anomalies of the midgut.  407
Development of the hindgut and common anomalies 407
Functional development 408
Fetal growth 409
Fetal growth restriction 410
Neonatal physiology 410
Transitional events 411
Maturation of gastrointestinal function 411
Initiation of enteral feeding 411
Minimal enteral feedings 412
Passage of meconium 413
Functional and anatomic maturation 413
Sucking and swallowing 413
Esophageal motility and lower esophageal sphincter function 414
Gastric emptying 414
Intestinal motility 415
Intestinal surface area 415
Intestinal circulation 415
Physiologic limitations 415
Digestion and absorption of proteins 416
Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates 417
Digestion and absorption of fats 418
Absorption of other substances 418
Liver function in the neonate 419
Clinical implications for neonatal care 419
Infant growth 419
Nutritional requirements of term and preterm infants 420
Composition of feedings 421
Protein 421
Carbohydrate 421
Fat 421
Vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients 422
Vitamin A.  422
Vitamin C.  422
Vitamin D.  422
Vitamin E.  422
Folate.  422
Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.  422
Iron.  422
Micronutrients and other substances.  423
Zinc.  423
Copper.  423
Electrolytes.  423
Calories and renal solute load 423
Human milk 423
Parenteral nutrition solutions 424
Issues in infants with various health problems 424
Very-low-birth-weight infants 425
Infants with respiratory problems 425
Infants with cardiac problems 425
Infants with short-bowel syndrome 425
Considerations related to feeding method 425
Regurgitation and reflux 426
Necrotizing enterocolitis 427
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 428
Introduction of solid foods 428
Summary 428
References 429
13 Immune system and host defense mechanisms 435
Maternal physiologic adaptations 435
Antepartum period 435
Alterations in innate immunity 437
Alterations in the complement system 438
Alterations in adaptive immunity 438
Alterations in cell-mediated immunity.  440
Alterations in antibody-mediated (humoral) immunity.  440
Immune function at the fetal-maternal interface 440
Natural killer cells.  442
Decidual macrophages.  442
T cells.  442
Maternal and placental microbiome 443
Transplacental passage of maternal antibodies 443
Protection of the fetus from infection 443
Intrapartum period 444
Postpartum period 444
Immunologic properties of human milk 444
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 445
Spontaneous abortion 445
Risk of maternal infection 446
Inflammation, infection, and preterm labor 446
Infections and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring 447
Immunization and the pregnant woman 447
The pregnant woman with an autoimmune disease 448
Fetal and neonatal complications associated with transplacental passage of maternal antibodies 448
Rho(D) alloimmunization and ABO incompatibility 449
Abo incompatibility 450
Summary 451
Development of host defense mechanisms in the fetus 452
Neonatal physiology 453
Transitional events 453
Neonatal microbiome 454
Skin colonization.  454
Intestinal colonization.  454
Alterations in innate immunity 455
Alterations in the complement system 458
Alterations in adaptive immunity 458
Alterations in cell-mediated immunity 458
Alterations in antibody-mediated (humoral) immunity 459
Gut host defense mechanisms 460
Clinical implications for neonatal care 461
Neonatal vulnerability to infection 461
Limitations in immune responses to bacterial infections 461
Immune responses to viral infections 462
Diagnosis of neonatal infection 463
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 464
Maturation of host defense factors 464
Physiologic hypogammaglobulinemia 465
Immunizations 465
Development of allergic disease 466
Summary 466
References 467
14 Integumentary system 471
Maternal physiologic adaptations 471
Antepartum period 471
Alterations in pigmentation 471
Hyperpigmentation.  471
Melasma.  472
Changes in connective tissue 472
Vascular and hematologic changes 473
Vasomotor instability.  473
Spider angioma.  473
Palmar erythema.  474
Nonpitting edema.  474
Capillary hemangiomas.  474
Varicosities.  474
Alterations in cutaneous tissue and mucous membranes 474
Alterations in secretory glands 474
Alterations in hair growth 475
Alterations in the nails 475
Pruritus 475
Postpartum period 475
Hair loss 475
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 478
Dermatoses associated with pregnancy 478
Effects of pregnancy on preexisting skin disorders 478
Summary 478
Development of the integumentary system in the fetus 479
Anatomic development 479
Epidermis 479
Dermis 481
Adipose tissue 482
Cutaneous innervation 482
Epidermal appendages 482
Hair and nails.  482
Sebaceous glands.  482
Arrector pili muscle.  482
Eccrine and apocrine glands.  483
Vernix caseosa 483
Functional development 484
Neonatal physiology 484
Transitional events 484
Barrier properties 487
Permeability 487
Acid mantle and other protective mechanisms 487
Transepidermal water loss 488
Thermal environment 488
Cohesion between epidermis and dermis 489
Collagen and elastin instability 489
Cutaneous blood flow 489
Clinical implications for neonatal care 489
Bathing 490
Umbilical cord care 491
Use of adhesives 491
Protection from infection 491
Transepidermal absorption 491
Extremely immature infants 492
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 493
Summary 493
References 494
15 Neurologic, muscular, and sensory systems 497
Maternal physiologic adaptations 497
Antepartum period 497
Neurologic adaptations 497
Ocular changes 497
Otolaryngeal changes 498
Musculoskeletal changes 498
Sleep 499
Intrapartum period 500
Pain and discomfort during labor 500
β-endorphins 502
Postpartum period 502
Sleep during the postpartum period 502
Postpartum discomfort 503
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 503
Ocular adaptations 503
Musculoskeletal discomforts 504
Restless legs syndrome (willis-ekborn disease) 505
Headache 505
Migraine headaches 505
The pregnant woman with a chronic neurologic disorder 506
The pregnant woman with epilepsy 506
Peripheral neuropathies 507
The woman with a spinal cord injury 507
Cerebral vascular disorders 508
Preeclampsia and eclampsia 508
Summary 509
Development of the neurologic, muscular, and sensory systems in the fetus 510
Anatomic development of the central nervous system 510
Embryonic development of the central nervous system 510
Anomalies arising in the embryonic period 514
Fetal neurodevelopment 515
Neuronal and glial proliferation 515
Migration 515
Organization 516
Myelination 517
Cerebellar development 518
Development of specific systems 518
Autonomic nervous system.  518
Peripheral nervous system.  518
Functional development 518
Sensory abilities 518
Motor abilities 520
Fetal state patterns 521
Neonatal physiology 522
Transitional events 522
Autonomic regulation 522
Motor functions 522
Sensory functions 522
Sleep-wake pattern 523
Circulation in the neonatal brain 523
Blood-brain barrier 523
Cerebral autoregulation 523
Neonatal sensory function 524
Sensory modalities 525
Sensory processing 526
Neural (brain) plasticity 526
Neonatal motor function 526
Muscle development 527
Neonatal reflexes 527
Sleep-wake pattern 528
Definition of infant states 528
Sleep-wake states related to brain maturation 528
Development of infant states 529
State modulation 529
Neurobehavioral organization 529
Clinical implications for neonatal care 530
Risks posed by the caregiving environment 530
Vulnerability to brain injury in preterm and term infants 530
Germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage 531
White matter injury (periventricular leukomalacia) 532
Cerebellar injury in preterm infants 533
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy 533
Neuroprotection strategies 534
Neonatal seizures 534
Neonatal pain 535
Consequences of pain in the neonate 536
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 537
Summary 537
References 538
16 Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism 543
Maternal physiologic adaptations 543
Antepartum period 543
Basal metabolic rate 544
Carbohydrate metabolism 544
Protein metabolism 545
Lipid metabolism 545
Insulin 546
Absorptive versus postabsorptive states 548
Absorptive state.  548
Postabsorptive and fasting state.  548
Effects of placental hormones and other substances 550
Intrapartum period 551
Postpartum period 551
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 551
Effects of metabolic changes on glucose tolerance tests 551
Maternal-fetal relationships 552
The pregnant diabetic woman 553
Fetus of a diabetic mother 554
Summary 555
Development of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in the fetus 555
Carbohydrate metabolism 556
Lipid metabolism 559
Protein metabolism 560
Neonatal physiology 560
Transitional events 560
Carbohydrate metabolism 561
Lipid metabolism 562
Protein metabolism 563
Clinical implications for neonatal care 563
Neonatal hypoglycemia 563
The preterm infant 565
The growth-restricted infant 565
The infant of a diabetic mother 565
Large-for-gestational-age infants.  566
The infant with asphyxia 566
Neonatal hyperglycemia 566
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 567
Summary 567
References 567
17 Calcium and phosphorus metabolism 571
Maternal physiologic adaptations 571
Antepartum period 571
Calcium 571
Phosphorus and magnesium 573
Parathyroid hormone 573
Vitamin D 573
Calcitonin 574
Changes in bone formation and density 574
Intrapartum period 575
Postpartum period 575
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 575
Maternal nutritional needs 575
Leg cramps 576
Maternal calcium metabolism and pregnancy complications 576
Maternal-fetal interactions 577
Summary 578
Development of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the fetus 578
Anatomic development 578
Parathyroid glands 578
Skeletal development and growth 579
Functional development 579
Neonatal physiology 580
Transitional events 580
Calcium 580
Phosphorus 581
Parathyroid hormone 581
Vitamin D 581
Calcitonin 581
Magnesium 581
Clinical implications for neonatal care 582
Calcium intake in preterm infants 582
Bone mineralization 582
Alterations in neonatal calcium homeostasis 582
Neonatal hypocalcemia 582
Hypocalcemia in the preterm infant.  584
Hypocalcemia in the infant of a diabetic mother.  584
Hypocalcemia and perinatal hypoxic-ischemic events.  584
Late neonatal hypocalcemia.  584
Neonatal hypercalcemia 585
Alterations in neonatal magnesium homeostasis 585
Neonatal osteopenia and rickets 585
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 586
Summary 586
References 587
18 Bilirubin metabolism 589
Maternal physiologic adaptations 589
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 589
Maternal hyperbilirubinemia 589
Development of bilirubin metabolism in the fetus 591
Neonatal physiology 592
Transitional events 592
Benefits of bilirubin 592
Bilirubin production in the neonate 593
Physiologic jaundice 593
Patterns of physiologic jaundice 593
Causes of physiologic jaundice 594
Clinical implications for neonatal care 596
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia 596
Direct hyperbilirubinemia 597
Breastfeeding and neonatal jaundice 597
Prevention of hyperbilirubinemia in breastfed infants 598
Management of hyperbilirubinemia in breastfed infants 598
Measurement of serum bilirubin 599
Management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia 599
Pharmacologic agents 599
Exchange transfusion 600
Phototherapy 600
Physics of phototherapy.  600
Side effects of phototherapy.  601
Methods of providing phototherapy.  602
Competition for albumin binding 603
Acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus 604
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 605
Summary 605
References 606
19 Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function 609
Maternal physiologic adaptations 609
Antepartum period 609
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis 609
Anterior pituitary function.  609
Posterior pituitary function.  611
Adrenal function.  611
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis 612
Intrapartum period 615
Postpartum period 615
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 616
Iodine needs during pregnancy 616
Thyroid function tests during pregnancy 616
Thyroid function and nausea and vomiting in pregnancy 617
The pregnant woman with hyperthyroidism 617
The pregnant woman with hypothyroidism 618
Postpartum thyroid disorders 619
Breastfeeding in women with thyroid disorders 619
Use of radioiodine and iodides 620
Maternal-fetal endocrine relationships 620
Maternal stress responses and fetal endocrine programming 621
Summary 622
Development of hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function in the fetus 623
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland 623
Anatomic development 623
Hypothalamic and pituitary function 623
Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.  624
Adrenal glands 624
Anatomic development 624
Adrenal function 624
Thyroid gland 626
Anatomic development 626
Thyroid function 626
Role of maternal thyroid hormones 627
Neonatal physiology 628
Transitional events 628
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis 628
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis 628
Clinical implications for neonatal care 629
Neonatal stress 630
Adrenal cortex insufficiency 630
Thyroid function and thermoregulation 631
Transient alterations in thyroid function in preterm infants 631
Neonatal hyperthyroidism 632
Neonatal hypothyroidism 633
Neonatal screening for hypothyroidism 633
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 633
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 634
Summary 634
References 635
20 Thermoregulation 639
Maternal physiologic adaptations 639
Antepartum period 639
Intrapartum period 639
Postpartum period 640
Clinical implications for the pregnant woman and her fetus 641
Maternal hyperthermia and fever 641
Maternal exercise and temperature elevations 641
Summary 642
Development of thermoregulation in the fetus 642
Neonatal physiology 643
Transitional events 643
Heat exchange 645
Heat transfer 645
Heat production and conservation 645
Brown adipose tissue metabolism 646
Heat dissipation and loss 648
Clinical implications for neonatal care 648
Neutral thermal environment 648
Prevention of excessive heat loss or heat gain 649
Conduction 649
Convection 650
Evaporation 650
Radiation 651
Monitoring temperature 651
Servocontrol 652
Methods of promoting thermal stability 652
Convective incubators 653
Radiant warmers 653
Skin-to-skin care 653
Use of head coverings, clothing, blankets, and polyethylene wraps 654
Neonatal hypothermia and cold stress 654
Use of hypothermia for neuroprotection 654
Hyperthermia and fever in the neonate 656
Maturational changes during infancy and childhood 657
Summary 657
References 658
List of abbreviations 661
Index 667
A 667
B 669
C 669
D 673
E 675
F 676
G 679
H 680
I 684
J 685
K 685
L 686
M 687
N 689
O 691
P 692
Q 698
R 698
S 699
T 701
U 703
V 704
W 705
X 705
Y 705
Z 705