Pregnancy for Dummies, 2ed
ISBN: 9788126535880
372 pages
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Description
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times for a parent. Each pregnancy is different from the last. Both new and seasoned parents alike have questions and concerns over the course of the nine-month adventure. Pregnancy For Dummies, 2nd Edition will offer comfort and reassurance while serving as a guide to what mother and baby experience before, during, and just after birth.
Introduction
Part I: The Game Plan
· From Here to Maternity
· I Think I'm Pregnant!
· Preparing for Life during Pregnancy
· Checking Out Your Rights and Welfare Benefits
· Diet and Exercise for the Expectant Mother
Part II: Pregnancy: A Drama in Three Acts
· The First Trimester
· The Second Trimester
· The Third Trimester
· Understanding Antenatal Testing
Part III: The Big Event: Labour, Delivery and Recovery
· I Think I'm in Labour!
· Special Delivery: Bringing Your Baby into the World
· Hello, World! Your Newborn
· Taking Care of Yourself after Delivery
· Feeding Your Baby
Part IV: Special Concerns
· Pregnancies with Special Considerations
· When Things Get Complicated
· Pregnancy in Sickness and in Health
· Coping with the Unexpected
Part V: The Part of Tens
· Ten Things Nobody Tells You
· Ten (Or So) Old Wives' Tales
· Ten Landmarks in Foetal Development
· Ten Key Things You Can See on Ultrasound
Appendix: The Pregnant Man: Having a Baby from a Dad's Perspective
Index