The About.com Guide to Having a Baby: Important Information, Advice, and Support for Your Pregnancy

by Weiss, Robin Elise

• ISBN13: 9781598690958
• ISBN10: 1598690957
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-25
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

As a mother of seven, certified childbirth educator Robin Elise Weiss knows a thing or two about pregnancy and birth. In The About.com Guide to Having a Baby she offers all the guidance and support you need as you face the excitement and anxiety of having a baby. You'll find accessible information and expert advice on every topic-from your relationship with your practitioner to the nursery decorations.

Table of Contents

Getting Pregnant	p. 1
Preparing for Pregnancy	p. 1
Conception Basics	p. 6
Am I Pregnant?	p. 8
Infertility Issues	p. 11
Prenatal Care: A Partnership	p. 15
Choosing Your Practitioner	p. 15
Where to Give Birth	p. 18
Anatomy of a Prenatal Visit	p. 23
Common Tests in Pregnancy	p. 24
How to Talk to Your Practitioner	p. 29
Your Changing Body	p. 35
Common Pregnancy Complaints	p. 35
Exercise in Pregnancy	p. 41
How Your Belly Grows	p. 43
Stretch Marks	p. 45
Quickening: Fetal Movements	p. 47
Nutrition in Pregnancy	p. 51
Eating for Two	p. 51
Using Nutrition to Feel Better	p. 55
Weight Gain in Pregnancy	p. 57
Avoiding Food Hazards	p. 59
Prenatal Vitamins	p. 61
The Emotional Side of Pregnancy	p. 65
Trimesters of Emotional Change	p. 65
Building Confidence in Your Body	p. 67
Announcing Your Pregnancy	p. 70
Boy or Girl: Do You Want to Know?	p. 71
Common Pregnancy Fears	p. 72
The Emotions of Prenatal Testing	p. 74
Working Together	p. 76
Beauty and Fashions	p. 79
Maternity Clothes	p. 79
Skin Care	p. 83
Hair Care	p. 87
Commemorating Your Belly	p. 89
The Fun Stuff	p. 93
What Do Babies Really Need?	p. 93
Decorating Your Nursery	p. 98
Choosing Baby Names	p. 100
The Baby Shower: Throwing a Perfect Party	p. 104
Blessingways	p. 108
Complications in Pregnancy	p. 111
When to Call the Practitioner	p. 111
Problems with Mom	p. 113
Problems with Baby	p. 122
Bed Rest	p. 125
Getting Support When Complications Arise	p. 128
Pregnancy Loss	p. 131
Signs of Trouble	p. 131
Miscarriage	p. 132
Ectopic Pregnancy	p. 137
Late Pregnancy Loss	p. 141
Trying Again	p. 146
Journey to Birth: Preparing for Labor	p. 151
Picking the Right Childbirth Class for You	p. 151
Support in Labor	p. 155
It's All about Positioning	p. 157
Common Interventions in Labor and Birth	p. 162
Pain Relief in Labor	p. 165
Giving Birth	p. 175
Labor Pain	p. 175
Stages of Labor	p. 177
Induction	p. 182
Cesarean Section	p. 183
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)	p. 188
Breastfeeding	p. 191
Educating Your Family for Success	p. 191
Basic Breastfeeding Positioning	p. 195
Getting Started with Nursing	p. 199
Common Issues with Breastfeeding	p. 205
Pumping and Alternatives to Breastfeeding	p. 207
Postpartum	p. 211
The First Few Hours	p. 211
The First Few Days	p. 215
The First Few Weeks	p. 217
Postpartum Emotions	p. 221
Living Life with Baby	p. 223
Dad's Role and Other Support	p. 227
Helping Dad Survive Pregnancy	p. 227
Concerns Dads Have About Pregnancy	p. 229
Support During Birth	p. 233
Managing Postpartum	p. 237
The Family's Support System	p. 239
Multiple Blessings	p. 243
The Discovery: More Than One!	p. 243
Multiply the Pregnancy Changes	p. 245
How Labor Works with More Than One Baby	p. 249
Coping with Multiples at Home and on the Go	p. 254
Glossary	p. 259
Pregnancy Month by Month	p. 265
Other Sites and Further Readings	p. 270
Index	p. 273
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