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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)

by Sheila Kitzinger

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Publisher Comments:

This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything — from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to where to give birth. 300 photos, drawings & diagrams.

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"[A] must-have compendium for expectant mothers....[N]o other source offers such a complete and educated look at childbirth choices for mothers-to-be....[An] exhaustive, thoughtful work." Mary Frances Wilkens, Booklist

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"Kitzinger provides candid information about what mothers need to know....With revised appendixes and 300 updated photographs, drawings, and diagrams, this guide is a valuable resource for all health collections." Library Journal

Synopsis:

Extensively revised to reflect the latest in scientific research and cultural trends, this authoritative guide to pregnancy and childbirth provides all the information women need to make decisions about prenatal tests, pain control, and how and where to give birth.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375710476
Author:
May, Marcia
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf
Photographer:
May, Marcia
Location:
New York
Subject:
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Subject:
Pregnancy
Subject:
Childbirth
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
4
Edition Description:
Revised and Upd
Series Volume:
IMS-20
Publication Date:
December 30, 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
9.10x7.19x.78 in. 1.89 lbs.
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