Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn : the complete guide /

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Author / Creator:Simkin, Penny, 1938- author.
Edition:Revised edition, 5th edition.
Imprint:Minnetonka : Meadowbrook Press ; New York : Distributed by Simon & Schuster, ©2016.
Description:xii, 493 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10969506
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Other authors / contributors:Whalley, Janet, 1945- author.
Keppler, Ann, 1946- author.
Durham, Janelle, author.
Bolding, April, author.
ISBN:9781501112706
1501112708
Notes:Revision of: Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn / Penny Simkin [and others]. 2010. 4th ed.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:You need to make informed decisions during your pregnancy and postpartum period. Even with the abundant information available through the internet, it's good to have a book that brings you the latest and most effective information so that you can take control of your pregnancy.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. You're Having a Baby!
  • Pregnancy: A Time for Change and Preparation
  • Birth as a Long-Term Memory
  • Your Mother's Memories of Giving Birth
  • Making Decisions for a Satisfying Pregnancy and Birth
  • More than the Birth of a Baby
  • Chapter 2. So Many Choices
  • Informed Decision Making
  • Health-Care Coverage
  • Choosing a Birthplace
  • Choosing Your Caregiver
  • Choosing Childbirth Classes
  • All about Birth Doulas
  • Your Baby's Health Care
  • Finding Help after Your Baby's Birth
  • Ten Steps to Improve Your Chances of Having a Safe and Satisfying Birth
  • Chapter 3. Common Changes and Concerns in Pregnancy
  • Your Body's Preparation for Pregnancy
  • Conceiving Your Baby
  • Now That You're Pregnant
  • First Trimester Changes for You and Your Baby
  • Second Trimester Changes for You and Your Baby
  • Third Trimester Changes for You and Your Baby
  • Common Concerns and Considerations in Pregnancy
  • A Note to Expectant Fathers
  • Nontraditional Families
  • Special Challenges in Pregnancy
  • Chapter 4. Having a Healthy Pregnancy
  • Caring for Yourself and Your Baby during Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Treating Illness and Discomforts during Pregnancy
  • Substances and Hazards to Avoid during Pregnancy
  • Traveling during Pregnancy
  • Chapter 5. Feeling Good and Staying Fit
  • Maintaining Good Posture and Moving with Care
  • Exercise in Pregnancy
  • Core Exercises to Prepare You for Labor
  • Postural Exercises to Align Your Body
  • Yoga Poses to Align Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
  • Comfort Measures for Common Discomforts in Pregnancy
  • Chapter 6. Eating Well
  • Good Nutrition during Pregnancy
  • Nutrients
  • Weight Gain during Pregnancy
  • Common Concerns
  • Food Safety
  • Nutrition for Special Circumstances
  • Chapter 7. When Pregnancy Becomes Complicated
  • Chronic Conditions That May Affect Your Pregnancy
  • Complications That Arise in Pregnancy
  • Preterm Labor
  • Complications with the Placenta
  • High Blood Pressure and Gestational Hypertension
  • Breech and Other Difficult Presentations
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Chapter 8. Planning for Birth and Postpartum
  • The Importance of Planning for Birth
  • Your Birth Plan
  • Preparing Your Birth Plan
  • Your Postpartum Plan
  • Preparations for Your Baby's Birth
  • Chapter 9. When and How Labor Begins
  • The Last Weeks of Your Pregnancy
  • Key Vocabulary for Late Pregnancy and Labor
  • How to Distinguish between Prelabor and Early Labor
  • Early Labor Record
  • Chapter 10. What Childbirth Is Really Like
  • Stages and Phases of Labor
  • First Stage of Labor: Dilation
  • First Phase: Early Labor
  • Second Phase: Active Labor
  • Third Phase: Transition
  • Short, Fast Labor
  • Second Stage of Labor: Birth of Your Baby
  • Your Baby's Birth
  • Third Stage of Labor: Delivery of the Placenta
  • Fourth Stage of Labor: Recovery and Family Bonding
  • Chapter 11. Labor Pain and Options for Pain Relief
  • Why Labor Is Painful
  • Your Perception of Pain
  • Options for Pain Relief
  • Determining Your Preferences for Pain Relief
  • Preparing to Labor without Pain Medications
  • Preparing to Labor with Pain Medications
  • Chapter 12. Comfort Techniques for Pain Relief and Labor Progress
  • Finding Your Own Way to Cope with Labor Pain: The Three Rs
  • Comfort Techniques for Labor
  • Relaxation and Tension Release
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Movement and Positions for Labor
  • Breathing Techniques as Comfort Measures
  • Comfort Techniques for Back Pain, Slow Labor, or an Extra-challenging Labor
  • Comfort Techniques for the Second Stage of Labor (Pushing)
  • Practice Time as a Rehearsal for Labor
  • Chapter 13. Medications for Pain Relief during Labor
  • Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Pain Medications
  • Key Vocabulary of Pain Medications
  • Systemic Medications
  • IV or IM Narcotics or Narcotic-Like Medications
  • Local and Regional Anesthetics
  • Regional (Neuraxial) Analgesia: Epidurals and Spinals
  • Chapter 14. When Childbirth Becomes Complicated
  • Labor Complications and Interventions
  • Pregnancy Complications That Affect Labor
  • Problems during Transition from Pregnancy to Labor
  • Challenges That Arise in Labor
  • Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
  • Problems after the Birth
  • Chapter 15. All about Cesarean Birth
  • Cesarean Birth Trends
  • Risks and Benefits of Cesarean Birth
  • The Cesarean Procedure
  • Recovery
  • Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
  • Having the Best Possible Cesarean Birth
  • Chapter 16. What Life Is Like for a New Parent
  • Your Care in the Days Following the Birth
  • Your Physical Recovery: Early Postpartum Period
  • Your Physical Recovery: Later Postpartum Period
  • Caring for Yourself after the Birth
  • Postpartum Fitness
  • Adapting to Postpartum Life
  • Factors That Influence Your Adjustment to Postpartum Life
  • Postpartum Emotional Challenges
  • Putting Parenthood into Perspective
  • Chapter 17. When Postpartum Becomes Complicated
  • Physical Challenges after the Birth
  • Traumatic Birth Experience
  • Emotional and Mental Health Challenges
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Returning to Work
  • Chapter 18. Caring for Your Baby
  • Meeting Your Baby
  • What Happens after the Birth
  • Caring for Your Baby at Home
  • Your Baby's Communication
  • Your Baby's Sleeping and Waking Patterns
  • Your Baby's Growth and Development
  • Medical Care for Your Baby
  • Babies with Special Circumstances
  • Chapter 19. Feeding Your Baby
  • What to Feed Your Baby
  • When to Feed Your Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • Common Breastfeeding Concerns
  • Expressing and Storing Breast Milk
  • Feeding Your Baby Expressed Breast Milk or Supplemental Formula
  • Formula-Feeding
  • Chapter 20. When Breastfeeding Becomes Challenging
  • Breastfeeding Problems and Solutions
  • Situations That May Make Breastfeeding Challenging
  • Working Outside the Home
  • Relactation
  • Sometimes, It's Okay to Quit
  • Chapter 21. When You're Pregnant Again
  • What to Expect with This Pregnancy and Birth
  • Your Emotional Reactions to Having Another Baby
  • Including Your Child in Your Pregnancy
  • Including Your Child at the Birth
  • Helping Your Child Adjust to the New Baby
  • Appendixes
  • Road Map of Labor
  • Summary of Normal Labor
  • Recommended Resources
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Index