Mayo Clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy
Title:
Mayo Clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy
Author:
Wick, Myra, editor.
ISBN:
9781893005600
Edition:
Second edition, fully revised and updated.
Physical Description:
518 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
part 1. Enjoying a healthy pregnancy: Preparing to become pregnant ; Healthy choices during pregnancy ; For dads and partners -- part 2. Pregnancy month by month: Months 1 : weeks 1 to 4 ; Month 2 : weeks 5 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 ; Labor and childbirth ; Cesarean birth -- part 3. Baby is finally here: Your newborn ; Taking baby home ; Postpartum issues for mom ; Managing as parents -- part 4. Important decisions of pregnancy: Genetic screening ; Prenatal testing ; Breast-feeding ; Pain relief during childbirth ; Elective cesarean birth ; Vaginal birth after a cesarean birth ; Contraception after delivery -- part 5. Symptoms guide -- Part 6. Complications of pregnancy and childbirth: Issues during pregnancy ; Problems of labor and childbirth ; Managing mom's health concerns ; Pregnancy loss.
Abstract:
"Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy has become a trusted resource for parents-to-be. In this fully reviewed and revised second edition, you'll find updated guidance and practical tips, including: evidence-based medical advice for parents from a world-class team of doctors and care providers; information on pregnancy planning and fertility; weekly updates on baby's growth and development; monthly explanation of changes for mom; guidance on nutrition, exercise and weight gain; tips for working, traveling and managing parenthood; reliable information on recent trends and technologies in pregnancy and postpartum care; answers to difficult or embarrassing questions"-- Page 4 of cover.
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