Author: Shaila Kulkarni Misri M.D.
Publisher: Delta
Keywords: pregnancy, depression, needs, woman, blues
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2006-09-26
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0385338678
ISBN-13: 9780385338677
It should be a time of joyous anticipation–the happiest time in a woman’s life. But for many women, the joys of pregnancy are clouded by feelings of fear, sadness, and confusion. And unlike postpartum depression, which is widely portrayed in the media and embraced by the medical community, depression during pregnancy has been rarely discussed and often misunderstood–until now. In this groundbreaking book–the first to focus exclusively on depression in pregnancy–Dr. Shaila Kulkarni Misri, a leading reproductive psychiatrist, draws on her twenty-five years of clinical practice and rese
Author: Nancy Bowers
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: pregnancy, twins, triplets, days, first, sourcebook, multiple
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2001-04-09
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0737303069
ISBN-13: 9780737303063
In the past 10 years the number of twin births has risen 52 percent and the number of higher-order multiples has increased more than 400 percent! Written by a perinatal nurse specializing in multiple birth education, The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook explores the physical, financial, and emotional challenges of this high-risk condition. Included is an extensive list of support resources.
Authors:Joanne Stone MD, Keith Eddleman MD,
Publisher: Firefly Books
Keywords: pregnancy, parenthood, guide, complete, bible
Number of Pages: 392
Published: 2008-09-30
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1554073804
ISBN-13: 9781554073801
The Pregnancy Bible, with 300,000 copies sold, is the most attractive and complete guide to this important event in parents’ lives. This updated edition includes authoritative information about the latest developments on a number of significant issues affecting the well-being of an expectant mother and her baby. Specifically, these include: Revisions to the FDA/USDA food pyramid New CDC recommendations about mercury and fish Update on nuchal translucency screening Update on screening for genetic disorders (in particular in the Ashkenazi Jewish population) Updated information ab
Authors:Joanne Stone MD, Keith Eddleman MD,
Publisher: Firefly Books
Keywords: pregnancy, parenthood, guide, complete, bible
Number of Pages: 392
Published: 2003-09-06
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 155297796X
ISBN-13: 9781552977965
An authoritative and up-to-date reference. The Pregnancy Bible combines the knowledge and experience of medical specialists and family doctors -- all under the direction of practicing and widely published obstetricians. It follows the complete sequence of fetal development in utero week by week. Each step is illustrated with full color photography -- many of which are life-size. Dozens of step-by-step illustrations help make the many aspects of infant care easier to master. In-depth and highly readable information covers: Nutrition and exercise Cesarean section Planning for a ho
Author: Elizabeth Somer M.A. R.D.
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Keywords: pregnancy, guide, eating, complete, revised, healthy, nutrition
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2002-09-02
List price: $20.00
ISBN-10: 0805069984
ISBN-13: 9780805069983
An updated edition of this definitive guide to dietary health and nutrition for expectant mothersNutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy is a reliable reference for women who want more than just a "how to eat" guide. Fully revised in a smaller trim size, this edition features new menus and recipes as well as the latest findings on how a mother’s nutrition during pregnancy determines her child’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other diseases later in life. You’ll find clear explanations of--what foods to avoid and why--the role of vitamins and minerals and how to
Authors:Joel Evans, Robin Aronson,
Publisher: Gotham
Keywords: pregnancy, conventional, alternative, medicine, integrating, guide, handbook, obstetrician, whole
Number of Pages: 576
Published: 2005-04-21
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 1592401112
ISBN-13: 9781592401116
At last, everything you need to know about the latest in alternative and conventional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy—in one comprehensive, jargon-free guide. Whether you embrace the philosophy that mind, body, and spirit work together to promote good health or you’re just looking for a way to have the healthiest, most comfortable pregnancy possible, The Whole Pregnancy Handbook has the information you need to make educated decisions and take charge of your prenatal care. The Whole Pregnancy Handbook features * Complementary treatments and techniques to improve your pre-conc
Author: Committee to Reexamine IOM Pregnancy Weight Guidel
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: guidelines, reexamining, pregnancy, gain, weight
Number of Pages: 324
Published: 2009-12-14
List price: $57.95
ISBN-10: 0309131138
ISBN-13: 9780309131131
As women of childbearing age have become heavier, the trade-off between maternal and child health created by variation in gestational weight gain has become more difficult to reconcile. Weight Gain During Pregnancy responds to the need for a reexamination of the 1990 Institute of Medicine guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. It builds on the conceptual framework that underscored the 1990 weight gain guidelines and addresses the need to update them through a comprehensive review of the literature and independent analyses of existing databases. The book explores relationships between wei
