Download or read book Every Pregnant Woman s Guide to Preventing Premature Birth written by Barbara Luke and published by Crown. This book was released on 1996-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Every Pregnant Woman s Guide to Preventing Premature Birth written by Barbara Luke and published by Crown. This book was released on 1995 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the risks related to premature birth identifies how women can make changes in medical coverage, work environments, lifestyles, and diet that can improve chances of carrying a baby full-term
Download or read book Every Pregnant Woman s Guide to Preventing Premature Birth written by Barbara Luke and published by . This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents practical, scientifically sound information on the 60 most important risk factors identified with prematurity & how to reduce them. Most women don't realize how much they can do to reduce their risks & improve the health of their unborn babies. Begins with a questionnaire to help you assess your personal risk factors for premature birth, & makes practical recommendations for reducing those risks that you can change. The program in this book is based on the author's 20 years of clinical experiences studying prematurity & on a national program in France that lowered the prematurity rate there by 32% in its first 10 years.
Download or read book Every Pregnant Woman s Guide to Preventing Premature Birth written by Barbara Luke and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One out of every ten babies in the United States is born premature, the leading cause of death before the first birthday. Children born premature are more likely to have respiratory problems, as well as a higher incidence of learning disabilities and problems with speech, hearing, and vision. Most pregnant women don't realize just how much they can do to reduce their risks for premature birth, and improve the health of their unborn babies. Every Pregnant Woman's Guide to Preventing Premature Birth is a unique book which presents practical, scientifically sound information on the sixty most important risk factors identified with prematurity and how to reduce them. This book begins with a comprehensive questionnaire to help you assess your personal risk factors for premature birth and makes practical recommendations for reducing those risks that you can change. Many of these suggestions are as surprising as they are effective. Did you know that vacuuming is one of the most stressful activities you can perform while pregnant? Or that noise increases your level of stress-related hormones? Dr. Luke explains step-by-step how to make small changes in your lifestyle that can have huge health benefits for your child.
Download or read book A Guide to Preventing and Treating Preterm Labor Naturally written by Misty Marr and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Misty Marr on her journey through preterm labor. Misty has walked through preterm labor multiple times, initially treating conventionally, suffering through a myriad of side effects and having emergency hospital births and a preemie. As she learned more about natural options, Misty was able to work towards treating her preterm labor naturally, and eventually eliminating it all together. This guide to treating and preventing preterm labor takes you through the specifics of what Misty has researched and learned through this journey. This information is applicable to any pregnant woman and includes tips to help us all have a happy, healthy, natural pregnancy. Although related to "Lessons Learned: My Journey Through Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Preterm Labor," this booklet of 77 pages is focused on the practical side of my experiences treating preterm labor.
Download or read book The Thinking Woman s Guide to a Better Birth written by Henci Goer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth—it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice. Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers: Cesareans Breech babies Inducing labor Electronic Fetal Monitoring Rupturing Membranes Coping with slow labor Pain medication Epistiotomy Vaginal birth after a Ceasarean Doulas Deciding on a doctor or midwife Choosing where to have your baby and much more . . .
Download or read book Healthy Mom Healthy Baby A March of Dimes Book written by Siobhan Dolan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby is the ultimate pregnancy guide. Authors Siobhan Dolan, M.D., and Alice Lesch Kelly offer clear, friendly, authoritative, and essential advice, based on the latest research and findings, empowering mothers-to-be and new moms with more information and positive steps than have even been available before to ensure both a healthy pregnancy and a healthy, happy newborn. Supported and sponsored by the March of Dimes—one of America’s largest, most widely recognized non-profit organizations and the country’s #1 most trusted source of health information for parents, according to a 2011 Gallup Poll—Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby is a must-read for all mothers-to-be.
Download or read book Preterm Birth written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-05-23 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing prevalence of preterm birth in the United States is a complex public health problem that requires multifaceted solutions. Preterm birth is a cluster of problems with a set of overlapping factors of influence. Its causes may include individual-level behavioral and psychosocial factors, sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics, environmental exposure, medical conditions, infertility treatments, and biological factors. Many of these factors co-occur, particularly in those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. While advances in perinatal and neonatal care have improved survival for preterm infants, those infants who do survive have a greater risk than infants born at term for developmental disabilities, health problems, and poor growth. The birth of a preterm infant can also bring considerable emotional and economic costs to families and have implications for public-sector services, such as health insurance, educational, and other social support systems. Preterm Birth assesses the problem with respect to both its causes and outcomes. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. By defining and addressing the health and economic consequences of premature birth, this book will be of particular interest to health care professionals, public health officials, policy makers, professional associations and clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science researchers.
Download or read book High risk Pregnancy why Me written by Kelly Whitehead and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-Help/PregnancyFacing a possible high-risk "preemie" pregnancy?Struggling to keep your fear and anxiety under control?Overwhelmed by a long list of unknowns?Seeking answers and emotional reassurance?The road to parenthood is tough enough. Adding the fear of a possible premature baby can make it overwhelming: bed rest, countless meds, endless tests, no sex – the list goes on and on. So, when past history or known risk factors increase the likelihood of a premature baby, Why Me? delivers…Written by a mom-scientist – who lost her first baby and endured two subsequently successful high-risk pregnancies – in collaboration with one of the world's top medical authorities on premature birth, WM? provides the answers and knowledge your head craves, while addressing the heart's need to manage one's fears, to know they're normal and to be reassured that you can and will get through this. Want to be as knowledgeable as your doctor?In WM?, you'll find the most current and in-depth medical research, treatments and strategies from the top experts in the field – and provided by someone who's walked in your shoes. Some of the topics covered are:Preterm Labor • Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) Incompetent Cervix • Preeclampsia • Placental Abruption •Intrauterine Growth Restriction/Fetal Indications • Multiples (twins, triplets, etc)You Have Questions & More Questions…And WM? has answers. From risk factors and finding the best doctor, to coping with months of bed rest and sexual abstinence. From transvaginal ultrasound and cervical lengths, to cerclage and progesterone. From fetal fibronectin testing and the value of steroids to contraction-stopping meds and much more. Unique Focus on PrematurityWhile many books cover high-risk pregnancy in general, virtually none concentrate exclusively on the heart-wrenching experience of a potential preemie scenario. Until now. Countless healthy babies are born every day, against all the odds. Why not yours? Use WM? to move beyond the fear and into control of your pregnancy.
Download or read book What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know written by Gail Sforza Brewer and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1977 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Traditional medical treatment of pregnant women is disputed. Contrary to popular medical practice, women should not be limited to 24 lbs. weight gain during pregnancy. Low weight gain leads to low or even underweight infants at birth. Limited weight gain may also be a sign of malnutrition in the pregnant mother. A balanced diet and good nutrition are the best advice for pregnant women. While edema is generally feared as a predecessor of toxemia, it is actually a normal, necessary condition. Water retention assists women during delivery since they are apt to lose large amounts of fluids. Edema is a natural response to the increased hormonal levels of pregnant women. Recent research suggests that toxemia is the result of malnutrition. Low calorie and salt restricted diets only harm the chances for a healthy mother and child. Recipes, protein counter, information directory, bibliography are included.
Download or read book Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy written by Mayo Clinic and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book description to come.
Download or read book Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn written by Penny Simkin and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 915 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies--by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care Parents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. Unlike pregnancy guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling you up front all the things that can possibly go wrong, this book first describes normal, healthy processes, their typical variations, and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Only then does it cover possible complications and the care practices and procedures for resolving them. Throughout, the presentation is crystal-clear, the tone is reassuring, and the voice is empowering. And the language is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. From sensible nutrition advice to realistic birth plans, from birth doulas when desired to cesareans when needed, from reducing stress during pregnancy to caring for yourself as well as your baby after birth, this pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.
Download or read book WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care provides a platform for important health-care functions, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, and disease prevention. It has been established that, by implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care can save lives. Endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General, this is a comprehensive WHO guideline on routine antenatal care for pregnant women and adolescent girls. It aims to complement existing WHO guidelines on the management of specific pregnancy-related complications. The guidance captures the complex nature of the antenatal care issues surrounding healthcare practices and delivery, and prioritizes person-centered health and well-being --- not only the prevention of death and morbidity --- in accordance with a human rights-based approach.
Download or read book The Mommy Docs Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth written by Yvonne Bohn and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From three top ob/gyn's--the personalities of the television series "Deliver Me"--comes this comprehensive pregnancy resource that's medically reliable and mom-to-mom relatable.
Download or read book Birth Settings in America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.
Download or read book Pregnancy Day By Day written by Maggie Blott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to pregnancy, day-by-day No other pregnancy book provides this level of detail, allied with such extraordinary photographs, 3D scans and illustrations which reveal in unprecedented clarity exactly what is happening to you and your baby every single day. From early fetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, learn from world-class experts. Plus, obstetricians, midwives and parents advise on your baby's development, medical matters, your changing body, diet, fitness and much more. A special hour-by-hour rundown of what to expect during and immediately after birth, plus further reassurance for the first two weeks of your baby's life, will give a helping hand through the culmination of your pregnancy, from pain relief to those first intimate and unique moments between you and your child.
Download or read book Pregnancy Childbirth Postpartum and Newborn Care written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2003 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides a full range of updated, evidence-based norms and standards that will enable health care providers to give high quality care during pregnancy, delivery and in the postpartum period, considering the needs of the mother and her newborn baby. All recommendations are for skilled attendants working at the primary level of health care, either at the facility or in the community. They apply to all women attending antenatal care, in delivery, postpartum or post abortion care, or who come for emergency care, and to all newborns at birth and during the first week of life (or later) for routine and emergency care. This guide is a guide for clinical decision-making. It facilitates the collection; analysis, classification and use of relevant information by suggesting key questions, essential observations and/or examinations, and recommending appropriate research-based interventions. It promotes the early detection of complications and the initiation of early and appropriate treatment, including time referral, if necessary. Correct use of this guide should help reduce high maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity rates prevalent in many parts of the developing world, thereby making pregnancy and childbirth safer.
