The Pregnancy Bible

by Stone, Joanne; Eddleman, Keith, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781552977965
• ISBN10: 155297796X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

An authoritative and up-to-date reference.The Pregnancy Bible combines the knowledge and experience of medical specialists and family doctors -- all under the direction of practicing and widely published obstetricians.It follows the complete sequence of fetal development in utero week by week. Each step is illustrated with full color photography -- many of which are life-size. Dozens of step-by-step illustrations help make the many aspects of infant care easier to master.In-depth and highly readable information covers: Nutrition and exercise Cesarean section Planning for a home birth Options for pain relief Prenatal and postpartum care Coping with emotional changes Taking care of newborns Preparing a safe environment at homeQuick reference gatefold spreads help keep track of important tests and check-ups for each trimester. Included is an in-depth directory of specialized tests and procedures available for both mother and child.The Pregnancy Bible is an extensive, accessible, up-to-the-minute sourcebook of everything expecting parents need to know, combining the knowledge and experience of many medical specialists and healthcare providers.

Author Biography

Joanne Stone, MD and Keith Eddleman, MD are Associate Professors of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.<p> <b>Joanne Stone</b>, MD and <b>Keith Eddleman</b>, MD are Associate Professors of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. </p>

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
PART I MIRACULOUS BEGINNINGS
THE STORY OF PREGNANCY	8	(51)
Sperm meets egg	10	(4)
The journey to the uterus	14	(3)
Your baby's inheritance	17	(2)
The first signs of pregnancy	19	(5)
Your pregnant body: 1st trimester	24	(3)
Your pregnant body: 2nd trimester	27	(3)
Your baby week by week	30	(22)
Your pregnant body: 3rd trimester	52	(3)
How your baby is born	55	(4)
PART II ENJOYING YOUR PREGNANCY
YOUR PREGNANT BODY	59	(24)
Inner changes	60	(3)
Outer changes	63	(12)
Will it harm your baby?	75	(3)
Everyday hazards	78	(1)
Working safely	79	(2)
Traveling safely	81	(2)
YOUR PRENATAL CARE	83	(14)
The basics of good care	84	(3)
Your first visit	87	(4)
Subsequent visits	91	(2)
Special pregnancies	93	(4)
NINE MONTHS OF HEALTHY EATING	97	(16)
Making healthy adjustments	98	(3)
How to eat a balanced diet	101	(5)
The essential nutrients	106	(4)
Avoiding food hazards	110	(3)
KEEPING FIT	113	(16)
Preparing for exercise	114	(3)
Planning your program	117	(7)
Using relaxation techniques	124	(5)
LOOKING GREAT	129	(10)
Top-to-toe care	130	(5)
Your maternity wardrobe	135	(4)
THE SECRET LIFE OF YOUR UNBORN BABY	139	(10)
The safety of the uterus	140	(2)
Your baby's senses	142	(3)
Your active baby	145	(3)
The birth instigator	148	(1)
MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS AND INTIMACY	149	(12)
Your response to pregnancy	150	(5)
You and your partner	155	(4)
Minimizing labor worries	159	(2)
PREGNANCY FOR DADS	161	(10)
New to fatherhood	162	(2)
Redefining your relationship	164	(2)
Your role at the birth	166	(4)
Thinking about the future	170	(1)
CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH	171	(18)
Childbirth classes	172	(2)
Deciding where to give birth	174	(3)
Support measures for labor	177	(9)
Interventions and procedures	186	(3)
GETTING READY FOR THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY	189	(20)
Decisions about your baby	190	(5)
Shopping for your baby	195	(6)
Preparing for labor	201	(7)
Going overdue	208	(1)
YOUR LABOR AND BIRTH EXPERIENCE	209	(27)
Recognizing labor	210	(5)
The stages of labor	215	(12)
Special medical interventions	227	(6)
Your baby's experience of birth	233	(3)
PART III PRENATAL REFERENCE
Prenatal tests	236	(10)
Genetic counseling	246	(4)
Complicated labors	250	(2)
Pregnancy complications	252	(12)
Pre-existing medical conditions	264	(8)
Medical emergencies	272	(3)
Bleeding in pregnancy	275	(3)
Miscarriage	278	(3)
PART IV NOW YOU'RE A FAMILY
YOUR MARVELOUS NEWBORN	281	(12)
What your baby looks like	282	(4)
Your baby's postpartum care	286	(2)
What your baby can do	288	(5)
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BABY	293	(26)
Feeding basics	294	(3)
Starting to breastfeed	297	(6)
Bottlefeeding your baby	303	(3)
Meeting your baby's reeds	306	(13)
LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF	319	(20)
Your body after the birth	320	(7)
Enjoying motherhood	327	(4)
A healthy postpartum diet	331	(3)
Getting back into shape	334	(5)
ENJOYING PARENTHOOD	339	(17)
Early days as a parent	340	(5)
Overcoming problems	345	(5)
Settling into family life	350
PART V POSTPARTUM REFERENCE
Maternal complaints and treatments	356	(4)
Newborn medical problems	360	(7)
Your baby's health and development	367	(6)
Babies needing special care	373	(1)
Birth abnormalities	374	(8)
The loss of a baby	382	(2)
Index	384	(8)
Acknowledgments	392