First Baby After 30 . . . or 40: What to Expect When You're 30-Something or More - Softcover

Stanway, Dr Penny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752815954 ISBN 13: 9780752815954

Publisher: Orion Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Increasing numbers of women are having their first baby after 40, and with modern technology, the age at which women can have children is rising further still. Although books on pregnancy and childbirth abound, a woman having her first child after the age of 30 or even 40 has special needs and concerns which are different from those of younger women. This book looks at the pros and cons of having a first child later in life, discusses how to avoid or minimize the potential problems, and offers guidance on looking after yourself and your baby. And because older women considering pregnancy are more likely than younger ones to think about life after the baby, it also takes a good look at family planning.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Penny Stanway is an experienced doctor, medical author, journalist and broadcaster. She has written for various newspapers and periodicals including the Mail on Sunday, The Times and Parents, in addition to many professional journals. Her appearances on television and radio include GMTV, TV-AM and Woman's Hour, and has been Woman's Weekly's health columnist for thirteen years. Her other books including the bestselling Breast is Best and The Natural Guide to Women's Health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Orion Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0752815954
• ISBN 13: 9780752815954
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128