Baby S Best Chance

The first edition of Baby's best chance: parent's handbook of pregnancy and baby care was published in 1979. It has been revised to give parents easy to read information, based on best practices and evidence, to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. The fourth revision, sixth edition of Baby's best chance has been revised to meet the Baby-Friendly Initiative criteria. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is a global program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF to increase hospital and community support for promoting, supporting, and protecting breastfeeding. Accepted criteria have been established for designation of Baby-Friendly hospitals, maternity facilities, and communities. This handbook is divided into two sections. The first is to help support the reader during and after the pregnancy. The second section gives information on getting the best start with the new baby.--Includes text from document.

Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Here, in one easy-to-read handbook, are the answers you will need during pregnancy and the early days at home with your newborn. This popular sourcebook, now in its fifth edition, offers essetial information on more than 70 key topics. You'll find out: How to choose a health care provider What to expect during prenatal visits How your unborn baby is developing What you should eat during pregnancy How you can stay in shape physically Ways for fathers-to-be to cope with their concerns Ways to be more comfortable during labour How to care for your newborn The safety features to watch for when choosing baby equipment How to breasteef successfully Plus: Where to find many other resources available to you. Pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood bring with them many changes, both physical and emotional. Knowing what to expect can make these changes easier to handle and to enjoy. Endorsed by: Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia Community Nutrition Council of British Columbia British Columbia College of Family Physicians Baby's Best Chance was first published by the British Columbia Ministry of Health in 1987 and has been regularly revised in response to readers' comments and advances in medical, nutritional, and prenatal practices.

Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care You will experience many physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood. Knowing what to expect can make these changes easier to handle and to enjoy. In this easy-to-read handbook you will find the answers to your questions about your pregnancy, birth, and taking care of your baby for the first six months. The sixth edition of this popular handbook contains important information on more than 70 key topics.