Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered [Textbook Binding]

Christoph Lees (Author), Grainne McCartan (Author), Karina Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2002

Everything you wanted to know about having a baby.

Do you have questions about pregnancy? Whether you are already pregnant or just thinking about having a baby, you probably have plenty. And yet somehow there's never enough time to ask during visits to the doctor -- or sometimes the questions arise only in the middle of the night.

Here is authoritative, reassuring information and advice for any hour of the day or night. Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered is the book you'll want to keep on hand throughout your pregnancy and even after the birth of your child. It provides complete answers to hundreds of questions on every aspect of pregnancy and birth, from conception and prenatal care, through labor, and into the first six weeks of your baby's life.

Written by a team of two obstetricians and a midwife, Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered offers up-to-date information in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Hundreds of photographs, charts, and illustrations complete the picture, making this book an indispensable source of information and guidance for all prospective parents.

Editorial Reviews

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A wonderful resource for prospective parents, especially first time mothers. (Elizabeth Shaffer BC Parent 20000101)

About the Author

Dr. Christoph Lees is a consultant in Obstetrics & Maternal-Fetal Medicine. His special interest is the diagnosis and treatment of high-risk pregnancies.

Dr. Karina Reynolds has practiced obstetrics at several major hospitals. She is currently a consulting gynecologist.

Grainne McCartan is a registered nurse and has worked as a community midwife. She is also qualified in reflexology and aromatherapy.

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Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 264 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; Revised edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789414708
• ISBN-13: 978-0789414700
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,185,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative Answers to Hundreds of Questions, May 14, 2001

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered (Textbook Binding)

As we know, doctors have become increasingly busy. You are lucky if you can get all your questions answered. To be well informed about pregnancy and birth, it does help to read as many books as possible on the subject.

The information presented here covers every stage of pregnancy from conception to childbirth. It also covers the baby's first six weeks. The advice is given by a team of two obstetricians and a midwife in a highly accessible format. Dr. Christoph Lees specializes in obstetrics, Dr. Karina has practiced in various teaching hospitals and is also a consultant. Grainne McCartan has worked as a community midwife.

The book is organized into eight color-coded thematic sections for easy reference. Being pregnant today is far different than being pregnant 25 years ago. Today's mother prepares for pregnancy, takes prenatal care very seriously, understands how her baby is developing, is well-informed on changes in her body, knows how to stay fit and healthy, understands issues in pregnancy, is prepared for labor and birth and has all this information at her disposal in this handy reference.

New mothers who did not plan their pregnancy will be happy to learn that the birth control pills they are taking will rapidly clear from their bodies and won't hurt the baby. What happens at a prenatal visit? Did you know that Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease passed on to humans by domestic cats? A good reason to make your husband change the litter box. I didn't realize that pregnant women should also wear gloves when doing yard work.

You will enjoy reading about which herbal remedies are fine to take in pregnancy. Ginger can help the digestive system and prevent nausea. There are so many items in this book you will want to read about. It is better to be well prepared for all the items in this book. What happens if you have a breech birth? What are the stages of labor? What if I am having twins? How do I breastfeed? What happens if my baby must be in intensive care? How should I exercise before and after the birth. Can I have sex at all stages of my pregnancy? What happens in the first, second and third trimesters? What does my baby look like as he/she grows? Should I refuse an invasive test? How will my family adjust to a new baby? What is postpartum depression?

Pregnancy and childbirth is uncharted territory for new mothers-to-be. With this book in hand, you will have the guidance you need to help you have a happy, healthy pregnancy and labor.

~The Rebecca Review

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Source of Information, August 14, 2000

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"smehalek" (Dover, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered (Textbook Binding)

I originally bought this book as a back-up source of information, but it quickly took it place as my primary reference. I keep it on my nightstand and reread sections every night. I enjoy the format and find it very easy to look up information or just read through the section on my current stage. I was a little concerned that it was not published in the past year, but found that the information is up to date and accurate.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Pregnancy Handbook, December 12, 1998

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This review is from: Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered (Textbook Binding)

This book is used in my first trimester pregnancy classes. I looked at over 30 books to use in my classes. Hats off to Dorling Kindersley for a job well done!! The pages are bright and crisp. The pictures are laid out in just the right spots. The book covers pre-conception to Birth and beyond. It is a perfect first time mother's handbook. Enjoy!!