Planning For Pregnancy Birth And Beyond

"This definitive sourcebook, now in its expanded second edition, contains all the essential information a woman needs to know about her pregnancy. Created by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the country's most prestigious organization of physicians dedicated to improving women's health care, Planning Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond provides women with the most up-to-date, scientifically accurate information about preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care. It covers every aspect of pregnancy and birth, including those that relate to special needs or problems: What to do before you get pregnant to improve your chances of having a healthy baby; recommendations for prenatal care, testing, and counseling; what to expect month-by-month during your pregnancy; new illustrations of month-by-month fetal development; vital information about all risk factors, warning signs, and complications; a step-by-step guide to each stage of labor and delivery; important facts to know about your newborn; reassuring advice on what happens to you after your baby is born; an update on the new technology for genetic disorders; expanded sections on prenatal and postpartum exercises; and more." "This one-of-a-kind resource, designed to encourage a woman's active, informed participation in her health care and pregnancy, answers virtually every question she might have during this important time in her life. Special features include a personal diary to chart a pregnancy's progress, a glossary of medical terms, and dozens of detailed illustrations to clarify information." "Compiled by the nation's most trusted authority on women's health care, and representing the collective wisdom and experience of leading experts in the field, this outstanding reference has already guided more than 200,000 parents-to-be through pregnancy and birth."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’ Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and Kin Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months. As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including - - How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born - The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour - Incredible facts about breast milk Packed with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

Up-to-the-minute expert information from the nation's authority on women's health care. The pregnancy sourcebook for women, doctors, and health practitioners, here for the first time in one volume is all a woman should know about her pregnancy.

Canada's premier resource for planning a happy, healthy pregnancy Healthy Beginnings is the ultimate guide to having a baby, with expert guidance through planning, conception, pregnancy, labor, and more. Developed by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), this book answers the hundreds of questions you have about your body, your baby, and your life during this exciting time, written by Canada's lead authorities on maternal and newborn health. You will find clear answers about keeping yourself and your baby healthy through each trimester, and what to expect as your body changes seemingly overnight. When it's time, it's time, and the SOGC's experts walk you step-by-step through each of the four stages of labor and delivery, with insightful advice to help you have the birth experience you want and enjoy your first moments with your newborn. When pregnancy ends, motherhood begins, and this book helps you start caring for your newborn—and yourself—with help from leading authorities on postpartum care, breast feeding, and all the information you will need as a brand new parent. Based on the national guidelines for care, this book provides clinically accurate information in an accessible, user-friendly way. From planning a pregnancy to taking care of your new baby, your questions are answered here, by the premier experts in the field. Understand what to expect from your body during each trimester Learn how to eat, exercise, travel, work, and play as your pregnancy progresses Get expert insight and advice for each step of labor and delivery Take great care of your newborn—and yourself—and find help when you need it Expectant mothers are understandably overwhelmed with information—everyone has "advice," freely given, and sometimes questionable. How do you separate fact from superstition? Healthy Beginnings is the resource you can trust, with the most up-to-date answers on planning, pregnancy, delivery, and beyond.

The easy, trusted way to develop a birth plan As an expectant mother and parent, navigating all of the information and options for labor and delivery can be cumbersome and confusing. Birth Plans For Dummies, is the ultimate resource guide to help you understand, develop, and implement a plan for the birth of your baby. A birth plan is a communication tool for expectant mothers and those involved in the delivery of a child. The plan explains the mother's preferences for labor and delivery and eliminates any confusion. There are a wide variety of methods, strategies, and techniques available to pregnant women preparing for delivery—and this hands-on, friendly guide covers them all. Covers choosing the setting and method that best fits the mothers needs and wishes Informs expectant parents about the numerous pain management and labor intervention options Provides instruction on developing and writing a birth plan and putting it into action If you are an expectant mother or parent looking for a guide to help develop a plan for the birth of your child, then Birth Plans For Dummies is the perfect book for you.