Since first publication in 1992 this book has established itself as one of the most popular guides of its kind. Practical, sympathetic, and comprehensive, it provides mothers and fathers with all the information they need on pregnancy, birth, and the first year of the baby's life. The new edition incorporates all the latest developments in medical treatment, midwifery, and baby care. Specifically there is detailed new information on: diet, risks of salmonella infection, fetal heart monitoring, ultrasound, methods of detecting abnormality, risks of transmitting HIV, pain relief during labour, bottlefeeding formulas, guidelines for preventing cot-death, how to recognize meningitis, parents with disabilities, and a completely new section on immunization. Everything you need to know, from conception to the end of the baby's first year. This book is intended for pregnant women.
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`this book is a practical, sympathetic and comprehensive guide for parents, taking them from conception through to the end of the baby's first year ... This new edition incorporates all the latest developments in medical treatment, midwifery and babycare.' You and Your Baby
`There is a wealth of information and advice here, clearly arranged under headings and well-illustrated ... for those who are seeking detailed information, this book, with its comprehensive index, will provide most of the answers, clearly explained.' Diane Galloway, TAMBA
`'excellent general reference book and a good, easy read ... Provides detailed coverage of the options'.' 'Good details on miscarriage, stillbirth and postnatal depression.' 'Clearly laid out and well indexed; covers topics in detail and summary.'' Our Baby
`There is a wealth of information and advice here, clearly arranged under headings and well-illustrated ... for those who are seeking detailed information, this book, with its comprehensive index, will provide most of the answers, clearly explained.' Diane Galloway, TAMBA
`'excellent general reference book and a good, easy read ... Provides detailed coverage of the options'.' 'Good details on miscarriage, stillbirth and postnatal depression.' 'Clearly laid out and well indexed; covers topics in detail and summary.'' Our Baby
About the Author
Glynnis Tucker teaches antenatal classes at the NCT and is a breast-feeding counsellor.
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A got-to-have book,
By Alyson, mother of 2 lovely girls (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The National Childbirth Trust Book of Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood (Paperback)
I bought this book when I was expecting my first daughter (in the UK), and it was one of the most comprehensive guides I had. I refered to it again and again, and yet more when I was expecting my second daughter. There wasn't anything I had an issue with that it didn't cover. However, I feel I should add I'd never have relied on the book alone - it's a great supplemental read. Plus, as my mum pointed out to me, re the parenthood part, the baby hasn't read any books so remember it's only a guideline!
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