| Description |
151 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-146), filmography (page 145), and index. |
| Contents |
Pregnancy -- Your due date -- Stages and changes of pregnancy -- Staying healthy and comfortable -- Get off to a good start -- Arrange maternity care -- Get educated -- Make informed decisions -- Preparing for baby -- Work decisions -- Your baby's caregiver -- Infant health decisions -- Baby gear -- Preparing the family -- Postpartum support -- Childbirth stages and strategies -- Prelabor -- The first stage of labor -- The second stage of labor -- The third stage of labor -- Recovery -- Complications and interventions -- Conditions that complicate labor -- Common labor interventions -- Postpartum complications -- Preparing for birth -- Birth plan -- Labor support -- Logistics -- Postpartum -- Uterine changes -- Perineal healing -- Bladder and bowel changes -- Cesarean recovery -- Rest and activity -- Sex and contraception -- Breast care -- Emotions -- Warning signs -- Newborn care -- Newborn procedures -- Baby care basics -- Feeding -- Warning signs -- Dads and partners -- During pregnancy -- During childbirth -- Postpartum. |
| Summary |
"Essential information to help you make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth"--Cover. |
| Subject |
Pregnancy -- Popular works.
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Childbirth -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
International Childbirth Education Association.
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| Added Title |
International Childbirth Education Association guide to pregnancy and birth |
| ISBN |
9780881665727 |
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088166572X |
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9781451619669 paperback |
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1451619669 paperback |
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