Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth (eBook)

Judy Norsigian (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2008
320 Seiten
TouchStone (Verlag)
978-1-4165-6591-8 (ISBN)

Infos

The trusted editors of Our Bodies, Ourselves, called a feminist classic by The New York Times, present a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from prenatal care and emotional well-being to how to handle the pain of childbirth.Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce youre expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every anglewell-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldnt do, and its easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. Youll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about: Choosing a good health care provider Selecting a place of birth Understanding prenatal testing Coping with labor pain Speeding your physical recovery Adjusting to life as a new mother Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth is an essential resource for women that will guide you through the many decisions ahead.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.3.2008
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
• ISBN-10: 1-4165-6591-4 / 1416565914
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4165-6591-8 / 9781416565918