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Title:
Your pregnancy and childbirth : month to month
Author:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
ISBN:
9781934984901
Edition:
Seventh edition.
Physical Description:
xxi, 762 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Contents:
1: Pregnancy month by month. Getting ready for pregnancy ; Choosing your care team ; Months 1 and 2 (weeks 1 to 8) ; Month 3 (weeks 9 to 12) ; Month 4 (weeks 13 to 16) ; Month 5 (weeks 17 to 20) ; Month 6 (weeks 21 to 24) ; Month 7 (weeks 25 to 28) ; Month 8 (weeks 29 to 32) ; Month 9 (weeks 33 to 36) ; Month 10 (weeks 37 to 40). -- 2: Getting ready for labor and delivery. Preparing for birth ; Pain relief during childbirth ; Labor induction ; Labor and delivery ; Assisted vaginal delivery and breech ; Cesarean delivery and vaginal birth after Cesarean delivery. -- 3: Postpartum care. After the baby is born ; Your postpartum care ; Feeding your baby ; Birth control after pregnancy and beyond. -- 4: Health during pregnancy. Nutrition during pregnancy ; Exercise during pregnancy ; Reducing risks of birth defects ; Protecting yourself from infections ; Work and travel during pregnancy ; Frequently asked questions. -- 5: Special considerations. Multiples: when it's twins, triplets, or more. -- 6: Medical problems during pregnancy. Weight during pregnancy: obesity and eating disorders ; Hypertension and preeclampsia ; Diabetes during pregnancy ; Other chronic conditions. -- 7: Testing. Genetic disorders, screening, and testing ; Ultrasound exams and other testing to monitor fetal well-being.
Abstract:
"Designed as an informational resource for patients, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month, Seventh Edition sets forth current information and clinical opinions on subjects related to women's health and reproduction. Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month is a resource for informational purposes. Topics include : getting ready for pregnancy -- choosing who will care for you during pregnancy -- what to expect during each month of pregnancy -- exercise during pregnancy -- work and travel during pregnancy -- pain relief during childbirth -- labor and delivery -- cesarean birth -- postpartum care and taking care of the baby after birth -- birth control after pregnancy."-- Provided by publisher.