Pregnancy for Dummies®

by Stone, Joanne

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Title Statements

Full title :Pregnancy for Dummies® / Joanne Stone.

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The reassuring guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy This new edition offers soon-to-be moms and dads detailed, friendly information on preparing and planning for pregnancy. You'll find guidance on the basics, as well as special considerations like age, multiple births, complications, illness, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and everything in between. Now in a portable, handy trim size that makes it easy to keep with you on the go, Pregnancy For Dummies, 4th Edition is your go-to guide on everything you'll encounter during the first, second, and third trimesters?and beyond. Packed with new information and the latest developments in medical technology, it puts your mind at ease by offering straightforward answers to all the questions you may have about pregnancy, including health risks during pregnancy, fertility problems and solutions, "on demand" cesarean sections, weight gain during pregnancy, the correlation between mercury and autism, ways to stay emotionally and physically healthy during pregnancy, and much more. Includes a complete guide to pregnancy, through all three trimesters and beyond, including a week-by-week account of what to expect during pregnancy Covers the latest information related to healthcare and pregnancy, including the latest on vaccinations, fertility problems, and prenatal diagnoses Offers advice on picking a doctor, planning prenatal visits, and designing a birthing plan Explains the stages of labor and how to care for yourself and your newborn after childbirth If you're an expectant parent, Pregnancy For Dummies, 4th Edition covers everything mom and baby experience before, during, and after childbirth. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited, John
Place of Publication:Place of publication not identified
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (456 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781118825631, 1118825632, 9781118825594, 1118825594
oclc:ocn884270107
LC Classification:RG551
Dewey Decimal:618.24

At a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; What's New in This Edition; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started with Pregnancy; Chapter 1: Seeing Double Lines: I Think I'm Pregnant!; Recognizing the Signs of Pregnancy; Determining Whether You're Pregnant; Selecting the Right Practitioner for You; Keeping Your Medicines and Vaccinations in Check; Chapter 2: Your Pregnancy at a Glance: Overview of Pregnancy Week-by-Week; Weeks 0-4; Weeks 5-8; Weeks 9-12; Weeks 13-16; Weeks 17-20; Weeks 21-24.

Weeks 25-28Weeks 29-32; Weeks 33-36; Weeks 37-40; Weeks 40-42; Common Tests during Pregnancy; Chapter 3: Preparing for Life during Pregnancy; Planning Prenatal Visits; Preparing for Physical and Emotional Changes; Understanding the Effects of Medications, Alcohol, and Drugs on Your Baby; Looking at Lifestyle Changes; Working during Pregnancy: A Different Type of Labor; Chapter 4: Diet and Exercise for the Expectant Mother; Looking at Healthy Weight Gain; Taking Stock of What You're Taking In; Determining Which Foods Are Safe; Considering Special Dietary Needs; Working Out for Two.

Part II: Pregnancy: Coun…