Synopses & Reviews
Give your pregnancy a little "TLC" with Protect Your Pregnancy Congratulations! You're ready to start a family! You want to do all you can to protect the health of your child. With the expert advice found in Protect Your Pregnancy, you'll be able to tell if something isn't right and know what actions to take to improve your chances of giving birth to a happy, healthy child.
Based on the author's time-tested Tender Loving Care Premature Prevention Program-which has helped more than 30,000 women deliver healthy babies to date-Protect Your Pregnancy tackles such tough questions as:
Are you at risk for having a premature baby?
- Why is the birth of multiple children (i.e. twins, triplets) considered "high-risk?"
- What pre-existing medical conditions can lead to complications in a pregnancy and what can you do about them?
- What medical conditions can arise during pregnancy and how can you prevent them?
- What are the physical, emotional, and/or financial ramifications of bed-rest, medications, and multiple births?
With Bonnie Campos's expert knowledge and compassionate advice, Protect Your Pregnancy will help you understand what to expect during pregnancy, when to delight in your changing body, and when you need to call your doctor.
Synopsis
A wealth of information for expectant parentsProtect Your Pregnancy reassuringly leads expectant parents through steps to protect their unborn child during pregnancy, with a special focus on at-risk pregnancies. Written by a leading prenatal specialist working to reduce pre-term births and pregnancy complications, this invaluable guide provides parents with the information they need to safely give birth to a happy, healthy child. Here readers will find:
- A time-tested approach that has been successful with more than 30,000 women
- Detailed guidance on all of the important influences on the health of the unborn child
- Guidelines on how to recognize signs and symptoms of pregnancy complications
- Exploration of pre-existing and developing medical conditions that can lead to premature delivery
- Navigating the neonatal intensive care unit
- Advice on dealing with concerned family members