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Pregnancy & Birth All For Your Baby Parenting Page: 1 Number of eBooks: 7 of 7 1) Powering through Pregnancy An easy-to-use, illustrated, practical guide for women who are experiencing pain and discomfort during their pregnancies as well as for women who want to do their best to prevent an uncomfortable nine months. Written by one of Sydney's leading obstetric physiotherapists. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating During Pregnancy No strict diets, no scary guidelines--just the essential nutrition expectant moms need to start their babies on the road to lifelong health. All parents know that kids need nutritious foods as they grow. But new research confirms that what you eats during pregnancy can also profoundly affect the health of your baby when that baby becomes an adult--for better or for worse. Endorsed by the Harvard Medical School and written by one of the world's leading experts in nutrition for pregnant women and babies, this guide offers more solid information and medically sound advice on prenatal nutrition than any other book on the market. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Pregnancy Blues It should be a time of joyous anticipation – the happiest time in a woman’s life. But for many women, the joys of pregnancy are clouded by feelings of fear, sadness, and confusion. And unlike postpartum depression, which is widely portrayed in the media and embraced by the medical community, depression during pregnancy has been rarely discussed and often misunderstood – until now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy Eat right and make a lifelong difference. in the health of both you and your baby!. Did you know that small amounts of dark chocolate can be good for you while you’re pregnant? Would you be (happily) surprised to learn that you don’t have to give up your morning cup of coffee? Or disappointed that you should avoid. sushi throughout your pregnancy? In What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy , maternal nutrition expert Judith Brown guides you in making smart food selections. to improve your chances of delivering a healthy baby. Based on the latest scientific research, Dr. Brown provides practical nutritional advice on preparing your body for pregnancy; eating right for healthy fetal development; and making the best choices when taking vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements. Inside you will find:.: The latest recommendations for following a balanced diet throughout pregnancy and breast-feeding.; Guidelines for preventing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm delivery.; Nutritional aids for dealing with common problems. such as nausea, swelling, and heartburn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy Your Girlfriends, of course -- at least, the ones who've been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy of pregnancy. Four-time delivery room veteran Vicki Iovine, ''the Carrie Bradshaw of pregnancy'' (Wall Street Journal), talks to you the way only a best friend can -- in the book that will go the whole nine months for every mother-to-be. Now, in this newly revised and updated edition, get the lowdown on all those little things that are too strange or embarrassing to ask, practical tips, and hilarious takes on everything pregnant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy Offers a reference guide to pregnancy and childbirth, discussing morning sickness, back pain, gestational diabetes, and breast-feeding with a week-by-week guide to changes in both mother and baby. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) Protect Your Pregnancy A wealth of information for expectant parents. Protect Your Pregnancy reassuringly leads expectant parents through steps to protect their unborn child during pregnancy, with a special focus on at-risk pregnancies. Written by a leading prenatal specialist working to reduce pre-term births and pregnancy complications, this invaluable guide provides parents with the information they need to safely give birth to a happy, healthy child. Here readers will find:.:.; A time-tested approach that has been successful with more than 30,000 women.; Detailed guidance on all of the important influences on the health of the unborn child.; Guidelines on how to recognize signs and symptoms of pregnancy complications.; Exploration of pre-existing and developing medical conditions that can lead to premature delivery.; Navigating the neonatal intensive care unit.; Advice on dealing with concerned family members. Page: 1 Number of eBooks: 7 of 7

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