Conception, Pregnancy & Birth - Hardcover

Stoppard,Miriam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789451158 ISBN 13: 9780789451156

Publisher: DK PUB INC, 2000

Synopsis

The childbirth bible for today's parents.

Firmly established as the childbirth bible, this authoritative volume has been completely revised and expanded to meet the challenges of parenting in the new millennium. Written by Dr. Miriam Stoppard, today's most popular and trusted childbirth expert, Conception, Pregnancy & Birth is the complete guide to having a baby. The latest fertility treatments, prenatal tests, and obstetric procedures are clearly explained. A special section features a full discussion of the advantages of natural and hospital births. Parents-to-be, whether having their first child or their fifth, can find all the facts they need to make informed choices. This classic work has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the most current information on the ideal diet and exercise, the impact of pregnancy and birth on fathers, and ways to prepare older children for a new sibling. Helpful case studies focus on issues ranging from single parents to breech births and to the care of premature babies. Featuring over 450 color photographs and illustrations, this informative and reassuring book is essential reading for anyone expecting a new baby.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Miriam Stoppard is a leading authority on all aspects of parenting and childcare. She has gained notoriety in the medical field through her books, radio and television appearances, and magazine and newspaper articles. Her simple, practical style and ability to clarify complicated issues have won her a devoted following around the world. Dr. Stoppard splits her time between London and France.

From Library Journal

Perhaps the first popular guide to pregnancy and childbirth to qualify as a coffee-table book, this text combines glossy paper and lavish illustrations with lists of practical tips and a comprehensive text. Contents include preparing for pregnancy, conceiving, fitness, managing labor, and sensuality during pregnancy, in addition to standard topics such as nutrition, prenatal care, common complaints, birthing choices, and medical emergencies. How to care for a newborn and adjusting to parenthood is also covered. Stoppard, author of many books, including Sr. Miriam Stoppard's Pregnancy & Birth Book (Ballantine, 1987), emphasizes throughout the impact of pregnancy on the mother and the effects of her behavior on the developing child. Illustrations include attractive line drawings, photographs of culturally diverse parents and infants, and even ultrasound reproductions. Highly recommended.
- Kathryn Hammell Carpenter, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK PUB INC
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0789451158
• ISBN 13: 9780789451156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352