Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn the complete guide

You want to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. This guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the many decisions that come up, allowing you to take control within your own priorities and values.

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Main Authors: Simkin, Penny, 1938- (Author), Whalley, Janet, 1945- (Author), Keppler, Ann, 1946- (Author), Durham, Janelle (Author), Bolding, April (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Da Capo Lifelong, 2018.
Edition:Fifth edition, Color version.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • You're having a baby!
  • So many choices
  • Common changes and concerns in pregnancy
  • Having a healthy pregnancy
  • Feeling good and staying fit
  • Eating well
  • When pregnancy becomes complicated
  • Planning for birth and postpartum
  • When and how labor begins
  • What childbirth is really life
  • Labor pain and options for pain relief
  • Comfort techniques for pain relief and labor progress
  • Medications for pain relief during labor
  • When childbirth becomes complicated
  • All about cesarean birth
  • What like is like for a new parent
  • When postpartum becomes complicated
  • Caring for your baby
  • Feeding your baby
  • When breastfeeding becomes challenging
  • When you're pregnant again.