Complete Book of Pregnancy
Daphne Metland(Author)
Thorsons (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-00-711718-5 (ISBN)
Description
This guide, written by the experts from the National Childbirth Trust, is full of information and covers every stage of pregnancy from conception through to labour, birth and the early days with a new baby.It c overs: The first trimester (up to 12 weeks) - planning for the early stages; how to cope with pregnancy sickness; what's on offer in antenatal care; sensible diet; how to deal with miscarriage or termination. The second trimester (12 to 28 weeks) - diet, exercise and weight gain; adjusting your workload; relationships and sex; preparing a child for the arrival of a sibling. The third trimester - birth preparation through relaxation; breathing exercises and massage; preparing for labour; being overdue. Stage 4 - the birth: what actually happens in labour; long/short labours; caesareans; assisted deliveries. After the birth; body changes and new emotions; feeding your baby; settling in at home; postnatal exercises and classes.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
16 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 192 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-00-711718-5 (9780007117185)
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Previous edition
Daphne Metland
Complete Book of Pregnancy
Book
06/2000
Thorsons
€32.37
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