Pregnancy, Childbirth And The Newborn (2001) (Retired Edition)

by Simkin, Penny; Whalley, Janet; Keppler, Ann; Durham, Janelle; Bolding, April

• ISBN13: 9780743212410
• ISBN10: 074321241X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Da Capo Press

Summary

With over one million copies in print, this is one of the best-selling books about pregnancy on the market. More complete and up-to-date than any other pregnancy guide, this remarkable book is the "bible" for childbirth educators. Now revised with: -a greatly expanded treatment of pregnancy tests, complications, and infections-an expanded list of drugs and medications, plus advice for uses-a brand-new chapter on creating a detailed birth plan Called "excellent" by theAmerican Journal of Nursing.

Author Biography

Penny Simkin, a physical therapist, has been a childbirth educator and doula since 1968. She trains childbirth educators, doulas, and doula trainers and frequently conducts workshops for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. Ms. Simkin also teaches sibling preparation classes and provides counseling to expectant parents. Janet Whalley, a registered nurse, has been a childbirth educator since 1975. She is the former executive director of the Childbirth Education Association of Seattle. Ms. Whalley provides breastfeeding counseling for new mothers and also teaches classes on newborn care and breastfeeding. Ann Keppler, a registered nurse, parish nurse, and lactation specialist with a master's degree in maternal-child nursing, has taught childbirth and new-parent classes since 1975. She is the clinical nurse specialist for the family maternity center at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xi
Becoming Parents	1	(16)
Birth as Transition	2	(1)
Birth as a Long-Term Memory	3	(1)
Childbirth Choices	4	(13)
Pregnancy	17	(32)
Anatomy of Reproduction	17	(3)
Becoming Pregnant: Conception	20	(2)
Confirming Your Pregnancy	22	(1)
Calculating Your Due Date	22	(1)
Hormonal Changes during Pregnancy	23	(1)
First Trimester Changes for Mother and Baby	24	(4)
Second Trimester Changes for Mother and Baby	28	(1)
Third Trimester Changes for Mother and Baby	29	(6)
Special Considerations in Pregnancy	35	(14)
Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Complications	49	(38)
Preparing for Pregnancy	49	(1)
Prenatal Care	50	(5)
Complications during Pregnancy	55	(32)
Nutrition in Pregnancy	87	(20)
Good Nutrition during Pregnancy	87	(2)
Nutrients	89	(3)
Fluid Balance	92	(1)
Weight Gain	93	(1)
Food Additives	94	(1)
Common Concerns	95	(3)
Nutrition-Related Birth Defects	98	(1)
Special Circumstances	99	(8)
Drugs, Medication, and Environmental Hazards in Pregnancy	107	(16)
Social and Street Drugs	107	(4)
Herbs (Tinctures, Teas, Capsules)	111	(1)
Medications	112	(3)
Home Remedies	115	(2)
Harmful Environmental Agents	117	(3)
Occupational and Recreational Hazards	120	(1)
Drugs, Environmental Hazards, and the Father	120	(3)
Exercise and Comfort	123	(22)
Posture and Movement in Pregnancy	124	(3)
Exercise in Pregnancy	127	(2)
Conditioning Exercises	129	(5)
Comfort Measures for Pregnancy	134	(4)
Postpartum Exercise	138	(7)
Planning for Birth and Post Partum	145	(24)
The Birth Plan	146	(9)
After the Birth: Your Postpartum Plan	155	(14)
Coping with Childbirth Pain	169	(40)
Historical Overview	169	(3)
Pain in Childbirth	172	(1)
The Gate Control Theory of Pain	173	(1)
An Individualized Approach to Childbirth Preparation	174	(2)
What is a Doula? Should You Have One at Your Birth?	176	(1)
Relaxation	177	(4)
Relaxation Techniques	181	(5)
Control in Labor	186	(1)
Comfort Measures for Labor	186	(5)
Breathing for Labor	191	(2)
Breathing Patterns (First Stage)	193	(6)
Expulsion Breathing (Second Stage)	199	(4)
Preparation of the Perineum (Perineal Massage)	203	(2)
Practice Time: Rehearsals for Labor	205	(4)
Labor and Birth	209	(48)
The Last Weeks of Pregnancy	211	(1)
Things to Do before the Birth	212	(1)
Key Concepts for Understanding Labor	213	(3)
Childbirth: The Physiological Process	216	(1)
First Stage of Labor: Dilation	217	(18)
Second Stage of Labor: Birth of the Baby	235	(7)
Third Stage of Labor: Delivery of the Placenta	242	(3)
Fourth Stage of Labor: Recovery	245	(12)
Labor Variations, Complications, and Interventions	257	(60)
Monitoring Techniques	258	(2)
The Need or Wish to Start Labor	260	(15)
Short, Fast Labor	275	(1)
Rapid Birth without Medical Help	276	(4)
Prolonged Labor (First Stage)	280	(1)
Prolonged Prelabor or Latent Phase	281	(2)
Prolonged Active Phase	283	(1)
The Occiput Posterior and Other Unfavorable Fetal Positions	284	(6)
Prolonged Labor (Second Stage)	290	(2)
Routine Episiotomy	292	(1)
Third-Stage Variations and Complications	293	(1)
Prolapsed Cord	294	(1)
Difficult Fetal Presentations	294	(3)
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension	297	(6)
Preterm (Premature) Birth	303	(1)
Twins, Triplets, and More	304	(1)
When a Baby Dies or Is Seriously Ill	305	(2)
Medical Interventions in Labor and Birth	307	(10)
Cesarean Birth and Vaginal Birth after a Previous Cesarean	317	(18)
Cesarean Birth	317	(13)
Vaginal Birth after a Previous Cesarean (VBAC)	330	(5)
Pain Medications during Labor, Birth, and Post Partum	335	(24)
Considering Medication for Pain Relief in Childbirth	336	(4)
Pain Medications Used in Labor and Birth	340	(17)
Postpartum Medications	357	(2)
Postpartum Period	359	(24)
Influences on Adjustment	359	(1)
Discharge from the Hospital or Birth Center	360	(1)
Postpartum Physical Recovery	361	(9)
Postpartum Adaptation	370	(7)
Postpartum Emotional Challenges	377	(3)
A Baby Changes Your Life	380	(3)
Caring for Your Baby	383	(38)
Your Newborn's Appearance	383	(3)
Bathing Your Baby	386	(1)
Diapering Your Baby	387	(7)
Your Newborn's Senses	394	(1)
Infant Cues	395	(1)
Development and Growth	396	(1)
Your Newborn's Reflexes	397	(1)
Sleeping and Waking	398	(3)
Common Concerns about Newborns	401	(8)
Special Babies	409	(1)
Playing with Your Baby	410	(1)
Baby Massage	411	(1)
Car Safety	411	(1)
Medical Care	412	(9)
Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding	421	(44)
History of Infant Feeding	421	(2)
Breast Milk or Formula?	423	(3)
Breastfeeding	426	(5)
Breastfeeding Basics	431	(10)
Maternal Nutrition While Breastfeeding	441	(2)
Some Early Breastfeeding Challenges	443	(7)
Expressing and Storing Breast Milk	450	(2)
Feeding Your Baby Expressed Breast Milk or Supplemental Formula	452	(2)
Special Situations	454	(7)
Formula Feeding	461	(4)
Preparing Other Children for Birth and the Baby	465	(9)
Preparations before the Birth	465	(2)
Should Your Other Child Be Present When You Give Birth?	467	(4)
Adjusting to the New Baby	471	(3)
Appendixes	474	(2)
References	476	(10)
Recommended Resources	486	(5)
Index	491