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Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birthby Boston Womens Health
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle — well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about: SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING COPING WITH LABOR PAIN SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER Review:"In this third spin-off of Our Bodies, Ourselves, the self-described women's health 'bible' first published in the 1970s, the Boston Women's Health Book Collective focuses on pregnancy, birth and recovery. This book will help women make confident and informed choices about the birth process as they negotiate the healthcare system and balance their options. The chapters are arranged chronologically along the journey into motherhood, with useful sections on the physical and emotional changes of each trimester, fetal development and prenatal testing. Other topics include choosing a healthcare provider, prenatal testing, labor, pain management, recovery, breastfeeding, emotional ups and downs and many other issues. The text is interspersed with pertinent personal narratives, as well as with more than 70 black and white photos and illustrations; the emphasis is on up-to-date information, probing the use-and overuse-of various practices and medical interventions. 'Informing yourself about these practices and their alternatives,' the editors write, 'is an essential step toward creating a better birth experience for yourself and your baby.' This comprehensive guide is sure to take its rightful place among its sister titles, empowering a new generation of expectant mothers." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"The trusted Boston Women's Health Book Collective has written a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date book for expectant mothers. It balances important facts, scientific data, and evidence with the voice of the 'wise woman,' and it provides questions to ask, issues to think about, and options to consider and discuss. This is the #1 book I am going to recommend to my patients." -- Timothy R. B. Johnson, MD, FACOG, Bates Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor ofWomen's Studies, University of Michigan Synopsis:FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH, A TRUSTWORTHY, UP-TO-DATE GUIDE TO HELP EVERY WOMAN NAVIGATE THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION For decades, millions of women have relied on Our Bodies, Ourselves to provide the most comprehensive, honest, and accurate information on women's health. Now, in Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause, the editors of the classic guide discuss the transition of menopause. With a preface by Vivian Pinn, M.D., the director of the Office of Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health, Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause includes definitive information from the latest research and personal stories from a diverse group of women. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause provides an in-depth look at subjects such as hormone therapy and sexuality as well as proven strategies for coping with challenges like hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats. In clear, accessible language, the book dispels menopause myths and provides crucial information that women can use to take control of their own health and get the best care possible. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause is an essential resource for women who are experiencing — or expecting — menopause. Table of ContentsIntroduction THE JOURNEY TO PARENTHOOD1. Approaching Birth with Confidence 2. Choosing Your Health Care Provider and Birth Setting 3. Preparing for Childbirth YOUR PREGNANCY 4. Your Developing Pregnancy and Prenatal Care 5. Taking Care of Yourself 6. Relationships, Sex, and Emotional Support 7. Prenatal Testing 8. Special Concerns During Pregnancy 9. Childbearing Loss GIVING BIRTH 10. Labor and Birth 11. Coping with Pain 12. Special Concerns During Labor and Birth 13. Cesarean Births BECOMING A MOTHER 14. Your Physical Recovery and Your Newborn 15. Feeding Your Baby 16. Life as a New Mother KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 17. Advocating for Better Maternity Care 18. Advocating for Mothers and Families Resources Authorship and Acknowledgments About the Contributors Disclosures Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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