Your Pregnancy And Childbirth: Month to Month 5th Edition

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Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month-to-Month provides expecting parents with information they can trust and advice they can rely on from the leading group of women's health care professionals the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This completely revised edition contains all of the information expecting parents need about pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period from experts you can trust:A fully illustrated month-by-month guide showing baby's development and changes in the mother's bodyDescriptions of each prenatal visit and the key tests that may be neededComplete information on labor and delivery, including how to cope with each stageClear, up-to-date guidance on prenatal genetic testingExpert advice on prenatal nutrition and how to feed the babyDiscussion of special concerns, such as multiple pregnancy and complicationsThis unique pregnancy resource also includes guidance on making important decisions that affect the mom-to-be and the baby's health, including:Vaginal birth after cesarean deliveryGenetic counselingChoosing a pregnancy heath care providerCord blood bankingCircumcisionBirth places, positions for childbirth, and childbirth preparation methodsAdditional features include:Information about the emotional ups and downs of pregnancySafe exercises to help get moms-to-be in shape during pregnancy and after the baby is bornFacts about health insurance and how to plan financially for a new babyWhat to expect physically and emotionally in the first 12 weeks after birthAnswers to common questions about pregnancy and childbirthA fully customizable birth plan formA personal health history form