Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby written by Ann Douglas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-04 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop for when you want more than the official line Having a baby is one of life's most joyous-and overwhelming-events. The choices you make now will affect your baby's health long after it is born. How should you change your lifestyle now that you are pregnant? How can you be sure that your baby is developing properly? What should you expect at each doctor's visit? And how on earth will you survive labor? Now thoroughly updated with more than 200 pages of new and completely revised material, including week-by-week pregnancy tips, The Unofficial Guide?TM to Having a Baby gives savvy parents-to-be like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't-revealing things even your doctor won't (or can't) tell you, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. * Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal-including the very latest research on prenatal and genetic testing. * Insider Secrets on how to weather the physical and emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, with tips on health, exercise, sex, and career management. * Money-Saving Tips that help you save on baby gear and maternity wear. * The Latest Trends in new childbirth methods, including Doula care, pain management, and alternative birthing options. * Handy Checklists and Charts to track your baby's development, identify potentially dangerous medications and drugs, and record the milestones in your pregnancy.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant written by Joan Liebmann-Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! Once you decide to start a family, you may think pregnancy will occur quickly. However, it takes the average healthy young couple six months to a year to conceive. This guide helps you get in the best possible shape for conceiving, discussing conception and misconceptions in depth. If pregnancy doesn't happen "automatically," you're not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems. The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant provides clear, unbiased guidance on the many confusing medical, emotional, and financial issues related to getting pregnant. This book objectively reviews state-of-the-art infertility treatments and procedures, including fertility drugs, corrective surgery, IVF, and the other assisted reproductive technologies. It also covers third-party procedures, such as sperm and egg donation and surrogacy. Vital Information few resources reveal--information that can help you zero in on the most effective, economical approach for you. Insider Secrets about choosing a specialist, potential legal issues with third-party procedures, and alternative treatments that might work. Money-Saving Information to help you compare the cost of different treatments, decipher state laws on insurance coverage, and more. Time-Saving Tips to avoid delays in diagnosing and treating problems while your biological clock is ticking. The Scoop on the newest fertility drugs, microsurgical techniques, and assisted reproductive technologies.
Download or read book What They Don t Tell You About Having A Baby An Obstetrician s Unofficial Guide to Preconception Pregnancy and Postpartum Life written by Dr. Heather Johnson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most beautiful, natural parts of life, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy! Dr. Heather L. Johnson has been a practicing OB-GYN (obstetrician gynecologist) for 40 years, helping expectant mothers through the pregnancy process and delivering their babies. In “What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Baby: An Obstetrician’s Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Life,” she shares what she has learned throughout her career to assist parents and parents-to-be of all ages. This guide covers everything from tips and tricks for a smooth conception, how much caffeine is really okay during pregnancy, how to survive those first several confusing postpartum weeks and everything in between. Dr. Johnson shares the lessons she’s learned from years of experience and includes conversations she’s had with her own patients along with her “Dr. J’s pearls” in an effort to help others. Babies don’t come with an owner’s manual, but “What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Baby” is a great start.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Pregnancy Without Losing Your Mind written by Tiffany Oconnor and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy is a beautiful amazing experience, but it can also be scary, gross, and exhausting. The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Pregnancy Without Losing Your Mind is a collection of hilarious and heartfelt stories and advice from 37 fabulous bloggers. The kind of advice you can only get from one of your really good friends who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Including 21st Century SAHM, #Lifewithboys, Where the Eff is My Handbook, and From Blacktop to Dirt Road. This book includes a foreword from Amy Morrison, founder of Pregnant Chicken.
Download or read book What They Don t Tell You about Having a Baby written by Heather Johnson and published by Atlantic Publishing Group Incorporated. This book was released on 2019 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What follows should not be viewed so much as an official manual for having babies, there are plenty of books that cover this. Rather, it should be looked upon as a compilation of the real conversations I had with my patients and the many lessons I learned along the way as well as with some of my "Dr. J's pearls." The intent is to pass along my observations in hopes that they might be helpful to patients and providers; my version of Dr. Spock's "mind meld" in Star Trek (if you are old enough to know what that means). The book covers preconception, pregnancy and postpartum considerations and "medical stuff.""--
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting The Teen Years written by Sally Donovan and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An honest insight into the rollercoaster reality of therapeutically parenting teenagers. Raising any teenager is tough, but raising teens who have experienced trauma in their early years is a whole different - and more difficult - ball game. Adoptive parent Sally Donovan is here to answer every question you've ever wanted to ask about therapeutically parenting teenagers, and a whole lot more besides. Therapeutic parenting is equal parts love, commitment, determination, and realism, and Sally writes about it all with equal parts blazing wit, tear-jerking honesty, and wisdom. Read this book to hear a voice speaking from experience - and above all, the heart - about everything to expect from therapeutically parenting your teens.
Download or read book Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant written by Joan Liebmann-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once you decide to start a family, you may think pregnancy will occur quickly. However, it takes the average young couple six months to a year to conceive. This in-depth guide helps you get in the best possible shape for conceiving, discussing conception and misconceptions. If pregnancy doesn¿t happen ¿automatically,¿ you¿re not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems. This book provides unbiased guidance on the confusing medical, emotional, and financial issues related to getting pregnant. It reviews infertility treatments and procedures, including fertility drugs, corrective surgery, IVF, and the other assisted reproductive technologies. It also covers third-party procedures, such as sperm and egg donation and surrogacy. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to New England and New York with Kids written by Laurie Bain Wilson and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-05-29 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guide to New England & New York with Kids is packed with information and tips for planning a New England or New York vacation that everyone in the family, from tots to parents, is sure to enjoy. Author Laurie Bain Wilson, who has taken countless trips to New England and New York with her ten-year-old son, has rated and ranked all of the best attractions in the area according to age group. You'll find complete coverage of New England's natural attractions, along with the best outdoor adventures for families, from learning to ski in Maine to canoeing on Lake Umbagog, a National Wildlife Refuge, in New Hampshire. Wilson has also ferreted out the best kid-friendly and kid-favored restaurants and accommodations, with choices like Papa's Pizza on Cape Cod, where a pizza and mozzarella stick lunch by the sea costs about $5, and the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa in Mystic, Connecticut, which offers a kids-stay-free promotion. With maps, tips on how to keep kids happy on vacation, and a list of what to take, the Unofficial Guide to New England & New York with Kids is the only guide you'll need to plan a perfect family vacation in New England and New York.
Download or read book The Mother of All Pregnancy Books written by Ann Douglas and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in between Unlike those other bossy, tell-you-what-to-do pregnancy books, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts they need to know about conception, birth, and everything in between. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this favorite guide to pregnancy and birth, this new edition is easier-to-use, fully updated, and has a fresh and appealing new design. The Mother of All Pregnancy Books features a friendly, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest adventure life has to offer. Based on the best advice from over 100 parents and a panel of experts, it is packed with tons of nuts-and-bolts information and presents expectant parents with all the facts on such perennial hot topics as pain relief during labor, episiotomy, and circumcision, and empowering expectant parents to make informed personal choices. A complete guide to how it may feel—both physically and emotionally - to be pregnant "The Pregnancy Roadmap:" a week-by-week; month-by-month; and trimester-by-trimester overview of the key pregnancy milestones Pregnancy Q&As Baby Gear 101 Your postpartum body The truth about "pregnancy brain" If you're looking for the inside scoop on what it's really like to have a baby, you've come to the right place.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to California with Kids written by Colleen Dunn Bates and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. • Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories • Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports • Easy-to-use, two-color design • Detailed, 2-color maps
Download or read book Trying Again written by Ann Douglas and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2000-10-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written especially for parents who have lost a child, Trying Again provides facts to help determine whether you, or your partner, are emotionally ready for another pregnancy.
Download or read book The Mother of All Baby Books written by Ann Douglas and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oh Boy! Or Girl! Just had a baby? Relax, lie down and breathe a sigh of relief. The Mother of All Baby Books has arrived! From the author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, comes the guide that all new parents have been waiting for, whether they know it or not. The Mother of All Baby Books is the instruction manual that Mother Nature forgot to include with your new bundle of joy. Packed with important advice and insider tips to coping with the joys and challenges of caring for your new baby, this comprehensive, refreshing guide is an excellent resource for first time or even experienced moms and dads. Warm and delightful, The Mother of All Baby Books offers a wide range of topics including basic childcare, nutrition, health, and physical, emotional, and social development. Inside you'll find the facts about sleeping patterns, breastfeeding, circumcision, and immunization issues, as well as charts and tables to bring you up to date on the latest information, a handy glossary of baby-related terms, and insider secrets on shopping for baby. Get the inside scoop on how to handle colic, diaper rash and all those pressing questions that have you pacing the floor at 3 a.m.! With an extra-added dose of reassurance, discover what it's really like to become a parent in this bible to babyhood and beyond! "The Mother of All Baby Books provides excellent advice for topics that are easily overlooked during the pregnancy/baby adventure." -Sandra Gookin, co-author of Parenting For Dummies and Parenting For Dummies, 2nd ed.
Download or read book Breathe written by Mason Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-02-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book for guys that solves the riddles of pregnancy. Do you think that newborn babies can eat Doritos? That they can't scream very loudly since they just have tiny little baby lungs? That you will still be able to golf on weekends after your baby is born? If so, you need this book! Breathe takes guys misstep-by-misstep through the stages of pregnancy and the early days of childhood. Considered by many to be the unofficial pregnancy handbook of the NBA, Breathe is filled with useful tips such as these: Brown's First Law of Conception: The odds of conception are inversely proportional to its desirability. High school virgins experimenting behind bleachers are guaranteed to get pregnant; financially secure married men hoping for children are doomed to spend their weekends in fertility clinics masturbating into cups. Picking a doctor: Never use a gynecologist whose Medical School Diploma has palm trees on the side. Pre-Natal Music: Mozart, yes. Wagner, No! Common Concerns: If your baby is born with dark hair that covers its head, back, neck, temples and forehead, don't panic. This is perfectly normal. It just means your baby was born Italian. Child experts from all over the world agree -- if you're a first time father, drop your baby and pick up this book!
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Washington D C written by Eve Zibart and published by The Unofficial Guides. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as USA Today and Operations Research Forum, The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. is the insider's guide to Washington at its best with more than 75 restaurants reviewed and hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality-plus secrets for getting the lowest rates. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With an Unofficial Guide, you know what’s available in every category, from the best to the worst and step-by-step detailed plans allow the reader to make the most of their time in Washington, D.C.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Overcoming Infertility written by Joan Liebmann-Smith and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-05-06 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! Having a baby is a joyous event that most couples look forward to. But sometimes nature just doesn't cooperate. If you and your partner are having difficulty conceiving, how can you increase your chances of pregnancy? You want to know what causes infertility, how much your lifestyle may be contributing to the problem, and what you can look for in medical and non-traditional therapies aimed at overcoming infertility. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Overcoming Infertility is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't—the good treatments and the bad ones—with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,™ is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected health-care professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on infertility treatments and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—including an unbiased guide to the many infertility treatments available. Insider Secrets from health-care professionals and clinical researchers—and once-infertile couples who are now experiencing the joy of parenthood. Money-Saving Techniques that will help you find the resources to pay for your medical tests and expenses. Time-Saving Tips that enable you to take an active role in overcoming infertility while keeping your day-to-day life on track. The Latest Trends in infertility treatments—including medical and nonmedical procedures and holistic approaches. Handy Checklists and Charts that will help you plan your eventual pregnancy and keep the process stress free.
Download or read book The Ultimate Roblox Book An Unofficial Guide Updated Edition written by David Jagneaux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build and create your own Roblox world with this updated, easy-to-use guide. Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming creations, has taken the digital world by storm! With updated screenshots and instructions, The Ultimate Roblox Book, Updated Edition provides brand-new information on game changes and the latest features so you can make the most out of your Roblox game. With everything from instructions for playing the games to tips on creating your own worlds to the basics of coding, this updated guide gives you all the tools you need to get started.
Download or read book Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics written by Zeshan Qureshi and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics is unique in that it is the only textbook that covers core subject summaries, examination practice, practical skills, career opportunities and clinical cases all in one place. It does this through 1000+ color images and illustrations, 200+ multiple choice questions, and 60+ real life clinical cases to bring paediatrics to life. The contributors range from Professors of Paediatrics, to medical students, to teachers, nurses, and midwifes, meaning the book has influences from a truly multidisciplinary team at all stages of training. This book has relevance beyond examinations, for post graduate further education and as a day-to-day reference for professionals. With extensive collaboration from renowned academics and specialists, the content is reliable and based on up-to-date evidence.