Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Simkin PT, Penny; Whalley BSN IBCLC, Janet; Keppler MN, Ann; Durham MSW LCCE, Janelle; Bolding DPT CD, April
Language: English
Published by Balance, 2018
- Softcover
- Used

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- Title
- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
- Author
- Simkin PT, Penny; Whalley BSN IBCLC, Janet; Keppler MN, Ann; Durham MSW LCCE, Janelle; Bolding DPT CD, April
- Publisher
- Balance
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0738284971
- ISBN 13
- 9780738284972
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. This sixth edition includes:
-CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19
-Updated dietary guides and breastfeeding and surrogacy information
-Birth plans including doulas and caesarians when necessary
-Tips on how to reduce stress
-And so much more
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. This pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.
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About the Author
Janet Whalley, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, has been a childbirth educator since 1975.
Ann Keppler, a registered nurse, parish nurse, and lactation specialist, has taught childbirth classes and new parent classes since 1975.
Janelle Durham, a social worker, has worked with new parents since 1993. She is a birth doula, childbirth educator, and lactation educator. janelledurham.com.
April Bolding has a doctorate in physical therapy and is a childbirth educator, birth doula, water fitness instructor, and author. aprilbolding.com
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