The everything pregnancy book, all you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!, Paula Ford-Martin ; technical review by Vincent Iannelli
Type
Label
The everything pregnancy book, all you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!, Paula Ford-Martin ; technical review by Vincent Iannelli
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The everything pregnancy book
Oclc number
756281882
Responsibility statement
Paula Ford-Martin ; technical review by Vincent Iannelli
Series statement
The everything series
Sub title
all you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!
Summary
Looks at the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, discussing changes of both mother and baby month-by-month, and describes medical procedures, exercise, diet, and breast feeding
Table Of Contents
The 10 things every pregnant woman should know -- 1. Getting ready : So you're pregnant ; A different kind of family tree ; Finding a health care provider ; Smoking cessation ; Exercising your body ; Using medications ; On your mind -- 2. Month 1 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Morning sickness ; Just for dads -- 3. Family matters : Make room for baby ; The high cost of having a baby ; Financial planning for a bigger family ; Lifestyle changes, or stating the obvious ; Sharing pregnancy with the dad-to-be -- Single moms and support ; An eye toward the future -- Month 2 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Dressing for two ; Just for dads -- 5. Diagnostic tests and screenings : The basics ; Urine tests ; Blood work ; Swabs and smears ; Ultrasounds ; Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)/triple or quad screen test ; Amniocentesis ; Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) ; Fetal monitoring ; Stress and nonstress tests (NST) ; Biophysical profile (BPP) ; Genetic counseling ; Chronic health conditions -- 6. Month 3 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Spreading the word ; Just for dads -- 7. Eating right : Healthy diet, healthy womb, healthy baby ; Prenatal nutrition basics ; Vitamins and supplements ; Weight gain, the facts ; Eating through morning sickness ; Foods to avoid ; Alcohol, the facts -- 8. Month 4 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Exercise ; Just for dads -- 9. Working during pregnancy : Your rights ; Occupational hazards ; Breaking the news ; Avoiding the "mommy track" trap ; Practical matters ; Maternity leave ; Back to work ; Changing paths -- 10. Month 5 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Sleeping tight ; Just for dads -- 11. Repeat performance: second or subsequent pregnancies : Baby and your body ; Sharing the news ; On your child's mind ; Involving the sibling(s)-to-be ; Just for the second-time dad ; Living large: when you choose a big family --12. Month 6 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Enjoying your pregnancy ; Just for dads --13. Multiple choice: two, three, four, or more : Splitting eggs and sharing sacs ; Who has multiples? ; Your body in a multiples' pregnancy ; Doctor visits ; Problems in multiples' pregnancies ; Delivering multiples ; Surviving the first month home -- 14. Month 7 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Childbirth classes ; Just for dads -- 15. Blueprint for birth: writing your birth plan : Why have a birth plan? ; Atmosphere ; Family, friends, and support ; Getting ready ; Pain relief ; When to change course: interventions ; Other considerations ; Rooming in or out ; Postpartum planning -- 16. Month 8 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Bed rest ; Nesting ; Just for dads -- 17. Month 9 : Baby this month ; Your body this month ; At your doctor visit ; On your mind ; Gearing up for the big event ; Just for dads -- 18. Labor and delivery : Get ready: baby and your body in labor ; Get set: pain relief options ; Go! Labor in three acts ; Cesarean section ; Induction ; After the birth ; On your mind ; Just for dads ; The best laid plans -- 19. Breastfeeding basics : Breast or bottle? ; Your body and breastfeeding ; Baby's body and breastfeeding ; Bottle basics ; Eating right: for mom ; On your mind ; Lactation problems ; Just for dads -- 20. Bringing baby home : Your body postpartum ; Recovering after a cesarean ; Baby's body: an operator's manual ; From soft spot to curled toes ; Postpartum depression ; Adjusting to your new schedule ; The rest of the family ; Just for dads -- 21. Back in the swing of things : Getting your body back ; The incredible changing baby ; Your career ; A whole new family ; Just for dads -- Appendixes : A. Special concerns in pregnancy ; B. Birth plan checklist ; C. Estimated due date table ; D. Top 100 baby names of the past century ; E. Frequently asked questions