Bibliograph

What to expect when you're expecting, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel ; foreword by Dr Clifford Neppe

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What to expect when you're expecting, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel ; foreword by Dr Clifford Neppe

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What to expect when you're expecting

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel ; foreword by Dr Clifford Neppe

Summary

What to Expect When You're Expecting has long been the go-to manual for parents-to-be around the world. With detailed week-by-week explanations of what is happening to mother and baby, and advice backed by the latest research - think preparation, diet, self-care and complications - this book reassures parents while it tackles problems and addresses issues particular to today's technological, multicultural and rapidly changing society - from the use of alternative medicine and assisted conception, to options for labour, delivery and much more

Table Of Contents

First things first. Are you pregnant? ; Your pregnancy profile ; Your pregnancy lifestyle ; Nine months of eating well -- Nine months and counting from conception to delivery. The first month ; The second month ; The third month ; The fourth month ; The fifth month ; The sixty month ; The seventh month ; The eighth month ; The ninth month ; Labor and delivery ; Expecting multiples -- After the baby is born. Postpartum: the first week ; Postpartum: the first 6 weeks -- Staying healthy when you're expecting. If you get sick -- The complicated pregnancy. Managing complications ; Pregnancy loss

Target audience

adult

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What to expect when you are expecting

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