I: Reproductive and developmental processes -- 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 -- II: Adaptations in major body systems in the pregnant woman, fetus, and neonate -- 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 -- III: Adaptations in metabolic processes in the pregnant woman, fetus, and neonate -- Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism -- Calcium and phosphorus metabolism -- Bilirubin metabolism -- Pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function -- Thermoregulation