Description
Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month-to-Month provides expecting parents with information they can trust and advice they can rely on from the leading group of women's health care professionals the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This completely revised edition contains all of the information expecting parents need about pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period from experts you can trust: A fully illustrated month-by-month guide showing baby's development and changes in the mother's body Descriptions of each prenatal visit and the key tests that may be needed Complete information on labor and delivery, including how to cope with each stage Clear, up-to-date guidance on prenatal genetic testing Expert advice on prenatal nutrition and how to feed the baby Discussion of special concerns, such as multiple pregnancy and complicationsThis unique pregnancy resource also includes guidance on making important decisions that affect the mom-to-be and the baby's health, including: Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery Genetic counseling Choosing a pregnancy heath care provider Cord blood banking Circumcision Birth places, positions for childbirth, and childbirth preparation methodsAdditional features include: Information about the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy Safe exercises to help get moms-to-be in shape during pregnancy and after the baby is born Facts about health insurance and how to plan financially for a new baby What to expect physically and emotionally in the first 12 weeks after birth Answers to common questions about pregnancy and childbirth A fully customizable birth plan form A personal health history form
