E-Books →Pea in a Pod Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond, 3rd Edition

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Pregnancy
and childbirth are not what they used to be. Back in the good ol' days, mothers-to-be
visited their obstetricians once a month, did exactly what they were told, and
gave birth while heavily sedated or anesthetized. Their partners paced
nervously in the waiting room, barred from the inner sanctum of the labor and
delivery rooms. Although some expectant parents still stand on the sidelines,
more choose to be active players. If you want to be a participant rather than a
spectator in the birth of your baby, Pea in a Pod, Third Edition is your playbook.
Up-to-date and complete, Pea in a Pod is a "one-stop-shopping"
guide that provides a wealth of pertinent, accurate information for expectant
parents. With topics that begin with fertilization and continue through
pregnancy, childbirth, and baby's first year, this comprehensive work could
easily be called Absolutely Everything
You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, and the Newborn. After
presenting a general overview of available birthing options and caregiver
choices, the book offers a detailed description of conception and fetal
development, along with the physical and emotional changes to expect during
pregnancy. It provides important nutritional guidelines; exercise plans for the
mother-to-be, new mother, and cesarean mother; information on prenatal tests
and procedures; and a wealth of hints for the father-to-be, labor partner, and
new father. Also included is a variety of effective relaxation techniques and
breathing methods to help manage the work of labor. And since every labor is
different and may not necessarily go "by the book," labor variations are
discussed along with the most common interventions and medications. The final
chapters focus on the basics of infant care, detailing such topics as
breastfeeding, childhood immunizations, and infant massage. Clear, step-by-step
instructions for handling emergencies such as choking are presented, as well as
directions for performing infant CPR.
The birth of a baby is one of the most significant events in a parent's
lifetime. Whether this is your first birth or your first "prepared" birth, Pea in a Pod will help make the journey from pregnancy to parenthood both
memorable and rewarding.