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Authors: DK Publishing, Miriam Stoppard
ISBN-13: 9780789471888, ISBN-10: 0789471884
Format: Paperback
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
Date Published: March 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: DK Publishing

DK Publishing is world renowned for its distinctive, highly visual books that inform, inspire, and entertain readers of all ages.

Book Synopsis

The Keep It Simple Series — the greatest guides ever! This illustrated guide covers every aspect of pregnancy including morning sickness, labor and delivery, and bringing home the new baby. Expectant mothers face many of the same concerns and even the same symptoms. The KISS Pregnancy will provide all the answers! Find out how to enjoy every moment of your pregnancy with DK's KISS Guide to Pregnancy. Understand what's going on at each stage of your pregnancy. Get the lowdown on the best prenatal care and the latest tests and procedures. Find out how to eat well, stay in shape, and exercise safely. Understand how to involve your partner and enjoy the pregnancy together. Discover top tips for dealing with mood swings, common fears, and physical changes. Learn how to care for your new baby and find time to recover. The Keep It Simple Series is the new standard in how-to books! Written by leading experts, each book includes full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, making these the first and only truly accessible guides for beginners. The KISS format is designed to help readers build confidence from the start, and learn gradually and thoroughly to the very last page. Much more than introductions to various subjects, these inspiring and innovative books are the ones that readers can trust!

Table of Contents

Foreword14
Introduction16
What's Inside?18
The Extras19
Part 1The Exhilarating Early Weeks
Chapter 1Am I Pregnant?22
Conceiving: the fundamentals24
The signs of pregnancy25
Proof positive29
Time to celebrate32
Chapter 2Your Childbirth Choices38
Working out a birth plan40
Doctor or midwife?41
What is a midwife?42
Should I continue with my own doctor?44
Choosing where to give birth46
Chapter 3Am I Too Old for This?50
Pregnancy after 35: facts and fictions52
Common age-related conditions53
Age, fertility, and conception54
Balancing the pros and cons58
Chapter 4Oh My, I'm Pregnant Again!60
The second time around62
Can I have a vaginal delivery after a previous surgical birth?66
What's my risk of miscarriage this time?68
Do I need to go to childbirth classes again?69
Can our older children be present at the birth?70
Part 2So You're Going to Be a Mother
Chapter 5Taking Care of Yourself74
Nutrition for two76
Healthy eating76
What should I eat?78
Should I take any vitamins?82
What foods should I avoid?83
How much weight gain is okay?85
The big no-no's86
Chapter 6Staying in Shape90
Can I still work out?92
Modifying your routine92
What exercises are best when I'm pregnant?95
Pelvic floor exercises97
Chapter 7Feeling Attractive and Looking Good100
Fashion advice102
Personal beauty care105
Now let's talk about sex!106
Chapter 8Preparing for Birth110
Choosing a childbirth class112
Developing a birth plan117
Your birth support team118
Your baby's doctor121
The circumcision decision122
Part 3Forty Weeks and Counting
Chapter 9Prenatal Testing126
An overview of the prenatal testing scene128
What routine tests may tell you130
Genetic screening135
Genetic testing137
Chapter 10First Trimester142
My changing body144
Why do I feel this way?147
I don't feel anything150
Hey baby, what are you doing in there?151
Chapter 11Second Trimester154
Months four, five, and six156
May I do anything I want?159
Breaking the news at work161
What's that baby up to now?163
Baby's sensory world164
Chapter 12Third Trimester168
I don't feel so great170
What if my baby comes late or early?175
Medical visits now176
And what's the baby doing?177
Part 4Stages of Childbirth
Chapter 13Is It Really Happening?182
The first signs184
A false alarm187
When should I call the doctor or midwife?188
The impending birth188
Packing your birth bag190
Chapter 14Countdown to Delivery194
Working your body to the birth196
The first stage196
The active phase198
Best birth positions202
Medicated pain relief206
Chapter 15Here Comes the Baby210
Transition212
The second stage213
When is induction necessary?218
The baby is born219
Unusual positions of baby220
Instruments to aid delivery223
The third and final stage224
Part 5The Early Days and Weeks
Chapter 16The First Day of a New Life228
Love at first sight230
Immediate care231
Taking stock235
What a newborn can do239
Care after the birth241
Your body after the birth243
Nursery or rooming-in244
Chapter 17Feeding the Baby248
Is breastfeeding for me?250
The benefits of breastfeeding251
When to start breastfeeding254
Learning how to nurse255
Common breastfeeding problems and their solutions260
How long should I breastfeed?262
Chapter 18Getting Back in Shape266
The challenge: finding the time for exercise268
Why exercise?270
Will I ever return to my former shape?273
Simple exercise routines276
Part 6You and Your Baby's Well-Being
Chapter 19Coping With Complications284
Kinds of trouble286
Signs of trouble287
High-risk pregnancy289
Losing a baby: emotional grief297
Depression after childbirth298
Chapter 20If Your Baby Needs Extra Care300
What to do if there is a problem at birth302
Health problems common to premature babies305
Serious problems not related to prematurity308
Common problems of healthy newborns310
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)313
Chapter 21Consider the Alternatives316
Why should I choose alternative therapies?318
What is alternative medicine?318
Complementary treatments for common ailments321
Appendices
Further resources332
Books332
Organizations333
Pregnancy on the Web335
A Simple Glossary338
Index341
Acknowledgments352

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