"Evidence-Based Insight and Real-Life Tips for Expecting Parents, from the World's Leading Medical Experts."--From the publisher. Includes bibliographic references and index.
Contents:
Part 1: Enjoying a healthy pregnancy. Preparing to become pregnant -- Healthy choices during pregnancy -- For partners -- Transgender and gender-diverse pregnancies -- Part 2: Pregnancy month by month. Month 1: Weeks 1 to 4 -- Months 2: Weeks 5 to 8 -- Month 3: Weeks 9 to 12 -- Month 4: Weeks 13 to 16 -- Month 5: Weeks 17 to 20 -- Month 6: Weeks 21 to 24 -- Month 7: Weeks 25 to 28 -- Month 8: Weeks 29 to 32 -- Month 9: Weeks 33 to 36 -- Month 10 -- Weeks 37 to 40+ -- Labor and childbirth -- Cesarean birth -- Part 3: Baby is finally here. Your newborn -- Taking baby home -- Postpartum issues -- Managing as parents -- Part 4: Important decisions of pregnancy. Genetic screening -- Prenatal testing -- Feeding your baby -- Pain relief during childbirth -- Elective cesarean birth -- Vaginal birth after cesarean birth -- Contraception after delivery -- Part V: Symptoms guide. Part 6: Complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Issues during pregnancy -- Problems of labor and childbirth -- Managing pre-existing and postpartum health concerns -- Additional resources -- Glossary -- Index.
Summary:
Pregnancy can be an adventure -- full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions and joy. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along the way to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This inclusive, updated manual is packed with research-backed advice for every part of the journey, from conception to postpartum and the newborn weeks. Inside you'll find the latest expertise from Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mom of four -- along with contributions from many other pregnancy specialists at Mayo Clinic. Month-by-month chapters walk you through the physical changes you can expect as your baby grows and develops, milestones to watch for (feel those kicks!), and key steps in prenatal care. You'll also learn about diet and lifestyle choices to give you and your baby a healthy start, exercises to stay active and strong, and treatments that can actually help with morning sickness.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.