The Simple Guide to Having a Baby: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth - Softcover

Simkin, Penny; Whalley, Janet; Keppler, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0684031299 ISBN 13: 9780684031293

Publisher: Meadowbrook, 2005

Synopsis

This just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth is for all expectant parents who simply want the most important information about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and new baby care. The book includes all the important "do's" and "don'ts" for a healthy successful pregnancy and birth, including information on nutrition, exercise, labor & delivery and how to take care of a newborn.

About this title

About the Authors

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.

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. She provides breastfeeding counseling for new mothers and teaches classes on newborn care.

Ann Keppler, a registered nurse, parish nurse, and lactation specialist, has taught childbirth classes and new-parent classes since 1975.

Edition details

• Publisher: Meadowbrook
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684031299
• ISBN 13: 9780684031293
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Gredler Joe