How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy Solving Pregnancy's Most Common Problems - Quickly and Effectively

by Reiss, Uzzi; Reiss, Yfat M.; Klein, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780811841047
• ISBN10: 0811841049
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS

Summary

Life just got easier for everyone expecting - thanks to How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy. Every chapter of this guidebook is brimming with advice and helpful tips to solve pregnancy's most common problems. From ginger to ease morning sickness, a warm bath to reduce water retention, or a turkey sandwich to relieve insomnia - it's all here in this easy-to-navigate book. Helpful appendices explain the stages of the baby's development, foods and activities to avoid during pregnancy, and a glossary of terms. Plus, with good humor and wise counsel the authors provide pointers on how to be the best partner possible. With this handy guide, it's a cinch to help an expectant mother sail through her pregnancy - and keep her very, very happy.

Author Biography

Uzzi Reiss, MD, OB/GYN has been delivering children for over 30 years. He lives in Beverly Hills.

Yfat M. Reiss serves as editor-in-chief of SharpMan Press and SharpMan.com, two award-winning men's information resources. She lives in Los Angeles.

Michael Klein is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in countless publications and several books.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Book	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
A Special Angle on Natural Home Remedies & Nutrition	p. 14
When to Call Her Physician	p. 15
Know Your Partner	p. 16
Diet & Development	p. 17
Morning Sickness	p. 18
Sensitivity to Smell	p. 21
The Ideal Pregnancy Diet	p. 23
Prenatal Supplements	p. 29
"Normal" Pregnancy Weight Gain	p. 31
"Normal" Pregnancy Growth Rate	p. 35
Breast Tenderness & Breast Enlargement	p. 38
Unresponsive or Inverted Nipples	p. 40
Moods & Mind-Set	p. 43
Mood Swings	p. 44
Mental Fogginess & Forgetfulness	p. 46
Headache & Migraine	p. 48
Insomnia	p. 50
Her Fears about the Well-Being of the Baby	p. 53
Her Fear about Pain during Labor & Delivery	p. 57
She Says You're Not Involved in the Pregnancy	p. 59
You Feel Disconnected from the Pregnancy	p. 62
Your Fears about Assisting in Labor & Delivery	p. 64
Your Concerns about Being Replaced by the Baby	p. 67
Depression in Pregnancy	p. 69
Aches & Activity	p. 71
Fatigue	p. 72
Back Pain	p. 76
Leg Cramps	p. 78
General Pain	p. 80
Activity & Exercise Restrictions	p. 82
Heavy Lifting & Falling during Pregnancy	p. 87
Bed Rest Requirements	p. 89
Swelling & Discomfort	p. 93
Edema, Water Retention & Swollen Ankles & Hands	p. 94
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	p. 98
Hemorrhoids & Varicose Veins	p. 101
Constipation	p. 103
Pregnancy Restrictions	p. 107
Restrictions on Sex	p. 108
Exposure to High Temperatures	p. 111
Skin Disorders in Pregnancy	p. 113
The Safety of Beauty Products	p. 115
The Safety of Beauty Treatments	p. 117
Contact with Domestic Animals	p. 119
Illness & Infection	p. 121
Cold & Flu	p. 122
Acid Reflux, Acidic Stomach & Indigestion	p. 124
Stomachache, Belching or Gas	p. 126
Diarrhea & Food Poisoning	p. 128
Frequent Urination	p. 129
Urinary Tract & Bladder Infections	p. 131
Kidney Infection	p. 134
Vaginal Infection	p. 136
Herpes in Pregnancy	p. 140
Monitoring Specific Conditions	p. 141
Monitoring "Normal" Baby Movements	p. 142
Decreased or Increased Amniotic Fluid	p. 145
Slow Baby Growth	p. 148
Fast Baby Growth & Large Babies	p. 151
Diabetes of Pregnancy or Gestational Diabetes	p. 153
Low Blood Sugar or Hypoglycemia	p. 157
High Blood Pressure or Preeclampsia	p. 159
Low Thyroid Levels	p. 162
Vaginal Bleeding in the First Trimester	p. 164
Vaginal Bleeding in the Second & Third Trimesters	p. 166
Multiple Pregnancies (i.e., Twins, Triplets, etc.)	p. 168
Preparing for Delivery	p. 171
False Contractions or Braxton Hicks	p. 172
Premature Labor	p. 175
Cervical Weakness	p. 178
Where to Deliver	p. 180
Delivery Options & "Natural Childbirth"	p. 184
Appendices	p. 187
Ideal Baby Growth Chart	p. 188
Pregnancy Monitoring & Testing Choices	p. 192
Common Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid	p. 197
Common Activities Pregnant Women Should Avoid	p. 198
Quick Protein Smoothie	p. 199
Easy Vegetable Soup	p. 200
Glossary of Terms	p. 202
Index	p. 206
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