Authors:Brian Hopkins, Scott P. Johnson,
Publisher: Praeger
Keywords: infancy, research, advances, functions, development, postnatal, prenatal
Number of Pages: 298
Published: 2005-05-30
List price: $131.95
ISBN-10: 0275981266
ISBN-13: 9780275981266

This book shows how, and in what ways, prenatal development serves as a preparation for life after birth. Largely, such explanation stemming from the transnatal continuity theory has been ignored in mainstream developmental psychology. However, since the advent of real-time ultrasonography with humans, and increasingly refined experiements with avian and mammalian species, plausible scenarios linking prenatal and postnatal development are beginning to emerge. One is the theory of fetal programming. Here, the authors provide authoritative reviews of current knowledge regarding continuities and

Authors:Sheena Byrom, Grace Edwards, Debra Bick,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: care, postnatal, practice, midwifery, essential
Number of Pages: 280
Published: 2009-12-22
List price: $46.99
ISBN-10: 1405170913
ISBN-13: 9781405170918

Essential Midwifery Practice: Postnatal Care summarises the important developments in postnatal care in relation to recent policy and guidance and relates the recommendations to midwifery practice in a clear and easily understood manner. With contributions from experts in the field, this practical text provides a resource for postnatal service provision in both hospital and community, offering a framework to assist midwives understand the background to care.With a focus on a woman and family centred philosophy, and community engagement models of care, this text explores issues including clinic

Authors:Max Maizels, Bettina F. Cuneo, Rudy E. Sabbagha, Bett
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Keywords: postnatal, management, diagnosis, ultrasound, anomalies, fetal
Number of Pages: 286
Published: 2001-12-15
List price: $253.50
ISBN-10: 0471380520
ISBN-13: 9780471380528

Author: Judy DiFiore
Publisher: A&C Black
Keywords: complete, guides, fitness, postnatal, guide
Number of Pages: 246
Published: 2010-05-31
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1408124556
ISBN-13: 9781408124550

The third edition of this Complete Guide. A guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby, including lots of exercises, advice, and all relevant anatomy and physiology. Clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.

Authors:Katherina Dalton,  Wendy Holto,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: depression, postnatal, prevent, recognise, childbirth, treat
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2001-05-31
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0192632779
ISBN-13: 9780192632777

Pocket-sized consumer guide to postnatal depression. Offers women and their partners a resource for recognizing, treating and preventing the condition. Explains postnatal depression as a hormonal, rather than psychological, problem. Contains new chapters on the role of the life partner, careers and motherhood, and psychological findings. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover.