Taking Charge Of Your Pregnancy
The New Science for a Safe Birth and a Healthy Baby
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth, Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy contains trailblazing science that explains:
Why the first eight weeks are the most important and how to optimize themWhich prenatal genetic tests are risk‑free and which are a waste of moneyWhy miscarriages are common and the preventive steps future moms can takeWhen to be concerned about nauseaWhat pregnant women can learn from their own mother’s birth storiesWhat to do about pain during labor and delivery
After decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask healthcare providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.
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Obstetrics researcher Fisher debuts with an informative "course in human pregnancy" that brings conversations "out of the dark corners" and into the everyday. While most children have basic knowledge about "where babies come from," Fisher writes, there's still a large gap in most conversations about pregnancy and birth, which leaves women less than prepared to advocate for themselves when they become pregnant. Fisher focuses on arming women with knowledge about such topics as preparing for birth (including a detailed list of medical procedures a woman may be asked to make decisions about), a timeline of fetal development, environmental contaminants to avoid, and what to expect during delivery. She also describes such procedures as noninvasive prenatal testing, to help women understand the choices available to them. While she's not afraid to get into the weeds, she keeps her advice encouraging: "I want you to feel prepared for each step in the process, so that you can take charge of your pregnancy." This is worth a place on any expectant mother's bookshelf.