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 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 Your Pregnancy Quick Guide Women of Color written by Glade B. Curtis and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2006-06-20 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the best-selling authors of the Your Pregnancy series, medically sound and succinct information for the woman who needs detailed information on a specific concern --The facts about the frequency of sickle-cell disease, multiples, Tay-Sachs, thalassemia, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension during pregnancy in women of color -- Explanations of how these conditions are tested for, diagnosed, and monitored throughout pregnancy -- Information on premature birth and how you can protect yourself --Suggestions for staying healthy throughout pregnancy, including detailed information on diet and exercise.
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 The Stress Free Pregnancy Guide written by Carol LIVOTI and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there is perhaps no happier time in a woman’s life than the first few months of her pregnancy, it can also be stressful. Expectant mothers naturally worry about everything. Are the symptoms they are experiencing normal? Are they eating right? And most important, is their baby all right? The Stress-Free Pregnancy Guide dispels myths and puts mothers’ endless worries to rest with a healthy dose of reassuring and reader-friendly advice based on renowned obstetrician Carol Livoti’s 30 years of experience in private practice. Expectant moms will discover exactly why their bodies are experiencing certain changes, what else to expect, and how to recognize any rare but real problems should they occur. From before conception through the postpartum period, the authors lead women through every step of their pregnancy with sound, practical medical advice. Filled with useful sidebars that help separate fact from fiction, and delightful anecdotes from Dr. Livoti’s own practice, The Stress-Free Pregnancy Guide shows women that the most exciting time in their lives should not be fraught with unnecessary worry.
Download or read book The Healthy Baby Book written by Carolyn Reuben and published by Tarcher. This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A parent's guide to preventing birth defects and other longterm medical problems before, during and after pregnancy.
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 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 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 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 Black Pregnant and Loving It written by Yvette Allen-Campbell and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Only Month-By-Month Pregnancy Guide for Black Women Let’s face it: Not all pregnancies are created equal. African American women are at a higher risk for complications such as hypertension, asthma and preterm birth. That’s why Dr. Suzanne Greenidge-Hewitt and Yvette Allen-Campbell wrote this must-have pregnancy guide for women of color. Suzanne has over 26 years of experience as a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and Yvette is a leader in education. Together they walk you through the multiple stages of pregnancy, advise on how to best avoid common health issues and dispel rumors, all with authority and personality. With month-by-month overviews, soul food recipes beneficial to pregnant women, checklists for doctor visits, a play-by-play of delivery options and even tips for keeping the romance alive, this book has everything you’ll need for the next 9 months and beyond. With all your questions answered and all your fears laid to rest, Black, Pregnant and Loving It will allow you to enjoy your pregnancy and go on to deliver the beautiful baby you’ve been waiting for.
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 First Time Mom No Panic Guide written by Helen Stone and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel anxious thinking about the chaos that will come for your first motherhood? Are you scared because you don't know anything about pregnancy and newborns? Then you need to keep reading... All mothers can reckon that the first pregnancy is by far the biggest challenge. Your body starts changing and you have symptoms that you don't even know how to interpret. Which ones are normal? How to understand if there's a complication? How should you avoid a miscarriage? What do you need to change in your lifestyle? How should you prepare for childbirth and babycare? How to remember all your must-dos? In this book, you'll discover: Which are all the habit to quit RIGHT NOW for the safety of your baby. (With the tips in this guide you'll significantly reduce the risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and other complications that can occur!) The ten most important facts that no one tells you about childbirth and labor. Tips to bond with your baby bump and start enjoying your pregnancy. Essential tricks and exercises to prevent future incontinence. How to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) with vital techniques How to manage the symptoms of the first, second, and third trimester with SPECIFIC methods. How to get on-track IMMEDIATELY with a 30-day meal plan for a healthy and flawless pregnancy. (With these simple and delicious recipes, both mom and baby will receive the right nutrition for the whole nine-month period!) And much, much more... Even if you feel nervous and have absolutely no idea how to take care of your baby, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to manage the obstacles of each trimester and most even more importantly, how to have a healthy pregnancy and a well-nurtured newborn baby. With the extensive research behind this guide, you'll learn how to start this journey from the first to the last step - from the first trimester to birth, babyhood, and more. If you want to access this advanced information and start the beautiful journey of motherhood with the insights that change lives, then you should start this book today!
Download or read book A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth written by Murray Enkin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the main findings and conclusions of these publications are available here in an easily readable, inexpensive, and updated form. The new edition is extensively revised and rewritten, incorporating the results of the important evidence about the effects of care during pregnancy and childbirth that has accumulated since the first edition was published. The first edition received critical acclaim because its conclusions were based on sound evidence and has become a unique reference source for evaluating care policies and practices.
Download or read book Every Woman s Guide to Eating During Pregnancy written by Martha Rose Shulman and published by Harvest. This book was released on 2002 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shulman, an award-winning cookbook author who had her first baby when she was in her 40s, and Davis, an ob/gyn at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center present this sensible guide that provides all the information that expectant mothers need to keep themselves and their babies healthy.
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.
