Pregnancy For Dummies - Softcover

Jarvis, Sarah; Stone, Joanne; Eddleman, Keith; Duenwald, Mary

3.68

377 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764570420 ISBN 13: 9780764570421

Publisher: For Dummies, 2005

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In Pregnancy For DummiesDr Sarah Jarvis takes the reader through pregnancy,trimester bytrimester,following the baby’s growth and describing medical issues that might ensue.

This UK edition includes information on:

Getting the best care from the NHS for you and your baby
Welfare benefits for mothers and mums to be.
The newborn baby
Taking care of yourself after delivery
Choosing breast- or bottle-feeding
Special considerations,such as age, multiple births, complications, illness
New ultrasound techniques,such as 4D
Working while pregnant and deciding when to return
Considering “alternative birth”procedures
Selecting and using an infant car seat
Preparing home,family and siblings for new baby
Caring for a premature child

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Review:

This book's title sure sounds a little scary, but as its often-hilarious testimonials from first-time parents show, expectant parents frequently feel really stupid. Like the vast majority of For Dummies books, this one is supremely organized and indexed to help you find the answer to most any question, especially the embarrassing ones you may be reluctant to ask your doctor ("Is it okay to have sex in the last trimester?" "How long does it take the ugly conehead effect to go away after birth?") and the more serious ones ("Can I breast-feed while I'm on the Pill?").

Unlike many pregnancy books, this one has plenty of helpful information for the mother's partner, including ways to deal with vicious mood swings, helpful tips for preparing for childbirth class, and seven tricks for easing her labor pain--even if she's threatening that you'll never have sex again. Besides chapter after chapter of information about pregnancy's physical aspects and how to stay comfortable during the next 40 weeks, there's also plenty of advice on emotional issues--from learning how to say "hands off!" to the pesky people who want to rub your belly to coping with postpartum blues. Some readers may be offended by the book's slightly warped sense of humor (example: "breast engorgement really sucks"), but the authors never treat serious topics in an off-base way. The book's definitely geared toward first-time parents, but for moms and dads confused by the many new medical tests and modern options (such as the doula [pregnancy coach] dilemma or decision to freeze the baby's umbilical cord or not), there's a fine education to be had between this book's covers.

From the Back Cover:

With proven advice on everything from conception to breast-feeding.

This friendly guide is full of practical advice and expert medical guidance to reassure parents-to-be at every stage of pregnancy. Whether you’ve just discovered you’re expecting or you’re hoping to become pregnant soon, this book guides you through all you need to know to make pregnancy a happy, healthy experience.

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