Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Months - A Complete Guide (Paperback, 2Rev ed)


This text aims to present the research and experience representing all sides of controversial issues so that parents-to-be can make their own informed decisions. This second edition is updated to incorporate medical findings and practices of birthing centres and maternity hospitals around the US. It covers: electronic foetal monitors - benefits and dangers; birth positions - which is most effective?; food and drink during labour - is it safe?; labour support - its dramatic benefits; epidural anaesthetics - do these lead to more caesareans?; prenatal tests - important ones; episiotomies - when are they necessary?; nutrition - pregnancy and a plant-based diet; and where to give birth - which settings have the best outcomes?

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This text aims to present the research and experience representing all sides of controversial issues so that parents-to-be can make their own informed decisions. This second edition is updated to incorporate medical findings and practices of birthing centres and maternity hospitals around the US. It covers: electronic foetal monitors - benefits and dangers; birth positions - which is most effective?; food and drink during labour - is it safe?; labour support - its dramatic benefits; epidural anaesthetics - do these lead to more caesareans?; prenatal tests - important ones; episiotomies - when are they necessary?; nutrition - pregnancy and a plant-based diet; and where to give birth - which settings have the best outcomes?

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Da Capo Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

June 1999

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Paperback

Pages

400

Edition

2Rev ed

ISBN-13

978-0-201-58149-2

Barcode

9780201581492

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LSN

0-201-58149-3



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