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The Pregnancy Bible: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenthood Book
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- Condition
- Book Title
- Pregnancy Bibles : Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- MPN
- does not apply
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Brand
- NA
- Type
- Picture Book
- EAN
- 9781554073801
- ISBN
- 1554073804
- ISBN10
- 1554073804
- ISBN13
- 9781554073801
- Genre
- Health & Fitness
- Topic
- Pregnancy & Childbirth
- Item Length
- 9.8in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Width
- 7.5in
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 392 Pages
About this product
Product Information
The Pregnancy Bible , with 300,000 copies sold, is the most attractive and complete guide to this important event in parents' lives. This updated edition includes authoritative information about the latest developments on a number of significant issues affecting the well-being of an expectant mother and her baby. Specifically, these include: Revisions to the FDA/USDA food pyramid New CDC recommendations about mercury and fish Update on nuchal translucency screening Update on screening for genetic disorders (in particular in the Ashkenazi Jewish population) Updated information about loss rates after amniocentesis The availability of ancillary testing when undergoing CVS/ amnio (like aneuploidy FISH and microdeletion FISH) New information about 3D/4D ultrasound A new emphasis on the importance of reporting domestic violence Recent trends in cesarean delivery "on demand" The importance of keeping vaccinations up to date Updated information on teeth whitening An updated section on the "breech" position Update on Down syndrome screening. The Pregnancy Bible covers the complete sequence of fetal development in utero week by week. Each stage is illustrated with full color photography. Many photos are life-size and reproduced from state-of-the-art ultrasound images. The book also uses step-by-step illustrations, sidebars, practical suggestions, topics to discuss, checklist charts, quick-reference gatefold spreads, check-up calendars, a directory and other easy-to-access information and advice to guide expectant parents through the pregnancy, birth and early infancy. American Reference Books Annual praised The Pregnancy Bible for its "easy-to-understand style that will especially appeal to first-time parents." It is an essential addition to public and consumer health library collections and one that customers will request by name.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554073804
ISBN-13
9781554073801
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102958372
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pregnancy Bibles : Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Health & Fitness
Number of Pages
392 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
18-Up
Lc Classification Number
Rg551.P74 2008
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
[Review of earlier edition:] An excellent resource for expecting parents... practical information in an easy to follow format... comprehensive, well written, informative, and timely., [Review of earlier edition:] Written in an easy-to-understand style that will especially appeal to first-time parents... highly recommended., [Review of earlier edition:] A comprehensive guide that addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of pregnancy... aesthetically pleasing layout and design allow readers easy access to a wealth of information... the new have-to-have pregnancy book., [Review of earlier edition:] Written in an easy-to-understand style that will especially appeal to first-time parents... Throughout the well-written text are sidebars with relevant information, charts and diagrams, and color photographs... highly recommended for public and consumer health library collections., [Review of earlier edition:] Easy-to-read, full color sourcebook. [Review of earlier edition:] Complete guide... well-organized and inviting-to-read book, crammed with color photographs, does a wonderful job of informing expectant parent(s)., This sourcebook for expectant parents combines advice from gynecologists, obstetricians, fetal medicine physicians, midwives, psychologists, dieticians, geneticists, pediatricians, and teachers ., [Review of earlier edition:] Offers everything both parents will ever need to know, presented clearly and with keen up-to-the-minute information., [Review of earlier edition:] Excellent resource... practical information in an easy to follow format... comprehensive, well written, informative, and timely., This sourcebook for expectant parents combines advice from gynecologists, obstetricians, fetal medicine physicians, midwives, psychologists, dieticians, geneticists, pediatricians, and teachers from North America and the UK. It covers what happens during pregnancy and labor, prenatal care, healthy eating and exercise, managing emotions and intimacy, fatherhood, and childbirth classes and labor choices. Stone and Eddleman (obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science, Mount Sinai School of Medicine) then provide chapters on the newborn, taking care of the baby and oneself, and overcoming problems. Reference pages on genetic counseling, pregnancy, complications, emergencies, miscarriage, newborn medical problems, birth abnormalities, and other topics are included. Many color illustrations are incorporated throughout. There is no bibliography., [Review of earlier edition:] Complete guide... well-organized and inviting-to-read book, crammed with color photographs, does a wonderful job of informing expectant parent(s)., [Review of earlier edition:] Well-organized and inviting-to-read book, crammed with color photographs, does a wonderful job of informing expectant parent(s)., [Review of earlier edition:] Walks moms- and dads-to-be through all aspects of having a baby... detailed medical information and has two doctors serving as consulting editors., [Review of earlier edition:] Well-designed and the text is easy to understand... enhanced by color photography... lots of good practical advice., [Review of earlier edition:] Well-designed and the text is easy to understand... color photography... lots of good practical advice., [Review of earlier edition:] Walks moms- and dads-to-be through all aspects of having a baby... detailed medical information., [Review of earlier edition:] Comprehensive guide that addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of pregnancy... a wealth of information.
Table of Content
Table of Contents Introduction PART I MIRACULOUS BEGINNINGS THE STORY OF PREGNANCY Sperm meets egg The journey to the uterus Your baby's inheritance The first signs of pregnancy Your pregnant body: 1st trimester Your pregnant body: 2nd trimester Your baby week by week Your pregnant body: 3rd trimester How your baby is born PART II ENJOYING YOUR PREGNANCY YOUR PREGNANT BODY Inner changes Outer changes Will it harm your baby? Everyday hazards Working safely Traveling safely YOUR PRENATAL CARE The basics of good care Your first visit Subsequent visits Special pregnancies NINE MONTHS OF HEALTHY EATING Making healthy adjustments How to eat a balanced diet The essential nutrients Avoiding food hazards KEEPING FIT Preparing for exercise Planning your program Using relaxation techniques LOOKING GREAT Top-to-toe care Your maternity wardrobe THE SECRET LIFE OF YOUR UNBORN BABY The safety of the uterus Your baby's senses Your active baby The birth instigator MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS AND INTIMACY Your response to pregnancy You and your partner Minimizing labor worries PREGNANCY FOR DADS New to fatherhood Redefining your relationship Your role at the birth Thinking about the future CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH Childbirth classes Deciding where to give birth Support measures for labor Interventions and procedures GETTING READY FOR THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY Decisions about your baby Shopping for your baby Preparing for labor Going overdue YOUR LABOR AND BIRTH EXPERIENCE Recognizing labor The stages of labor Special medical interventions Your baby's experience of birth PART III PRENATAL REFERENCE Prenatal tests Genetic counseling Complicated labors Pregnancy complications Pre-existing medical conditions Medical emergencies Bleeding in pregnancy Miscarriage PART IV NOW YOU'RE A FAMILY YOUR MARVELOUS NEWBORN What your baby looks like Your baby's postpartum care What your baby can do TAKING CARE OF YOUR BABY Feeding basics Starting to breastfeed Bottlefeeding your baby Meeting your baby's needs LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF Your body after the birth Enjoying motherhood A healthy postpartum diet Getting back into shape ENJOYING PARENTHOOD Early days as a parent Overcoming problems Settling into family life PART V POSTPARTUM REFERENCE Maternal complaints and treatments Newborn medical problems Your baby's health and development Babies needing special care Birth abnormalities The loss of a baby Index Acknowledgments
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
612
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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