Pregnancy For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition

by Joanne Stone; Keith Eddleman; Mary Duenwald

• ISBN13: 9780470466834
• ISBN10: 0470466839
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Now updated--our bestselling guide to a safe and healthy pregnancyWith robust sales and its own four-part cable TV series, Pregnancy For Dummies has been a perennial favorite, giving parents-to-be authoritative, friendly, up-to-date advice on every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth. This new edition offers all of the latest information expecting parents want to know, including expanded coverage on the health and well-being of both mother and child. It takes readers through the first, second, and third trimesters, providing new and updated coverage of prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis, amniocentesis, new high-tech ultrasounds, and the revised FDA/USDA food pyramid. It also discusses the recent celebrity trend of "on-demand" cesarean sections, multiple births, what to expect in labor and delivery, postpartum care, choosing bottle or breastfeeding, preparing a home (and siblings) for a new baby, caring for preemies, and the mother's mental as well as physical health."A thorough, accurate, and highly informative guide."--Los Angeles TimesJoanne Stone, MD (New York, NY), and Keith Eddleman, MD (New York, NY), are Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. They are Associate Professors at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Mary Murray (New York, NY) is an award-winning writer who has contributed to the New York Times, Allure, Longevity, and many other publications.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Game Plan

From Here to Maternity

I Think I'm Pregnant!

Preparing for Life during Pregnancy

Diet and Exercise for the Expectant Mother

Pregnancy: A Drama in Three Acts

The First Trimester

The Second Trimester

The Third Trimester

Understanding Prenatal Testing

Checking Your Pregnancy Week-By-Week

The Big Event: Labor, Delivery, and Recovery

Honey, I Think I'm in Labor!

Special Delivery: Bringing Your Baby into the World

Hello, World! Your Newborn

Taking Care of Yourself after Delivery

Feeding Your Baby

Dealing with Special Concerns

Pregnancies with Special Considerations

When Things Get Complicated

Pregnancy in Sickness and in Health

Coping with the Unexpected

The Part of Tens

Ten Things Nobody Tells You

Ten (Or So) Healthy Snacks for Pregnant Women

Ten Key Things You Can See on Ultrasound

Index

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