Expecting The Greatest: Thriving In Pregnancy: A Pregnancy Guide - Softcover

Knowles, Dr. Shantalasha O.; Bodie-Williams, Dr. Shamanique S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1975890280 ISBN 13: 9781975890285

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

Dr. Shantalasha Knowles and Dr. Shamanique Bodie-Williams have helped hundreds of women birth their babies. The two have learned one important thing throughout their careers: the physical labor is only part of the process. In this new guide to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, the two doctors show you how to meet your emotional and spiritual needs during this important and transformative time in your life.

Knowles and Bodie-Williams discuss

• the best criteria to look for in a health-care practitioner,
• the changes that come with each trimester,
• the stages of your baby’s development,
• the best coping mechanisms for labor and delivery,
• the importance of postpartum care, and
• the social and emotional issues surrounding pregnancy.

Knowles and Bodie-Williams also include a section of questions you may have been afraid to ask and an additional discussion about the effects of different medications on pregnancy. They handle each topic with the respect and nuance it deserves.

The doctors’ direct advice comes with a to-do list to make sure you have everything both you and the baby need to be happy and healthy. Inspirational scriptures are woven throughout to give you comfort and joy as you prepare for your new arrival.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Shantalasha Knowles and Dr. Shamanique Bodie-Williams are members of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and are doctors of the Christian faith. Both currently practice obstetrics and gynecology in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Knowles received her medical degree from the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. She completed her postgraduate residency in obstetrics and gynecology.

Bodie-Williams received her training as an obstetrician gynecologist in the United States. Both doctors have published several peer-reviewed journal articles in their field.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1975890280
• ISBN 13: 9781975890285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220