Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn : the complete guide /
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| Author / Creator: | Simkin, Penny, 1938- author. |
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| 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 |
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
