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The pregnancy resource you can trust: medically reliable information, mom-to-mom advice.
If you want the real deal on pregnancy, you've come to the right book! Drs. Yvonne Bohn, Allison Hill, and Alane Park are three top obstetricians who have personally welcomed more than 10,000 babies into the world. But they've been on the other side of the ultrasound too--as mothers themselves, they have each experienced the joys and anxieties of pregnancy firsthand. Morning sickness . . . unexpected contractions . . . midnight feedings . . . even serious complications . . . they've been there! Now they share everything you need to know about this exciting, life-changing journey.
Written in a clear and friendly style, The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth offers the most up-to-date medical guidance. It's packed with real-life stories from new moms and practical tips straight from the Docs' office. From pre-conception to postpartum, you'll find answers to your most pressing questions, including:
Can birth control pills cause fertility problems?
When will I start showing?
Which prenatal tests do I really need?
Is my baby getting the right nutrition?
Is it true that I can't touch a cat, eat sushi, or color my hair for nine months?
If I get a cold, is it safe to take medication?
How do I create a birth plan?
What if I go into labor alone?
If I've had a cesarean delivery before, will I need to have one with my next pregnancy?
How can I make breastfeeding easier?
This extraordinarily comprehensive guide also includes chapters on diet and exercise, high-risk pregnancies, and the most often-repeated myths. Complete with illustrations of your baby's development, The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is your reassuring resource for a healthy and stress-free pregnancy.
Author Notes
Drs. Yvonne Bohn, Allison Hill , and Alane Park are board certified OB/GYNs, who have been in private practice in Los Angeles for more than a decade. They are all also moms.
Melissa Jo Peltier is a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning writer and producer living in Nyack, New York.
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Library Journal Review
Bohn, Allison Hill, and Alane Park are OB/GYNs, mothers, stars of the cable reality show Deliver Me, and bloggers at www.mommydocs.com. Writing from their more than 45 years of combined experience and having delivered more than 10,000 babies, they seek to debunk urban legends and old wives' tales. Chapters are arranged from preparing for pregnancy to first, second, and third trimesters; birth; and early days at home. Additional chapters handle complications of early pregnancy, high-risk pregnancies, and "frequently asked questions.and frequently repeated myths." They offer reassurance for a healthy pregnancy even for those with health conditions such as hypertension or diabetes. Throughout, the authors deliver practical tips and emotional support for coping with both complicated and uncomplicated pregnancies as well as the things that can go wrong, such as miscarriages or infertility. Individual stories add a personal dimension to the medical information conveyed. VERDICT A great resource for anyone seeking information on pregnancy, childbirth, and the first weeks after birth.-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Delivering Miracles | p. 1 |
Our Experiences | p. 3 |
Why We Became Doctors | p. 4 |
Three Peas in a Pod | p. 7 |
Why Women Trust Us | p. 7 |
Countering Meddling and Fear Mongering | p. 9 |
How to Use this Book | p. 10 |
Chapter 1 Preparing for Pregnancy | p. 12 |
Before You Get Pregnant | p. 13 |
Preconception Testing for Genetic Diseases | p. 27 |
Getting Pregnant Takes Time | p. 32 |
Getting Pregnant the Second Time | p. 42 |
Choosing Your Doctor | p. 45 |
Choosing a Midwife | p. 49 |
A Life-Changing Moment | p. 53 |
Chapter 2 Diet, Exercise, and Your Pregnancy | p. 54 |
Weight Gain | p. 56 |
Undereating | p. 58 |
Your Diet | p. 61 |
Foods to Avoid | p. 71 |
Other Pregnancy Don'ts | p. 75 |
Exercise | p. 76 |
More Ways to Take Care of Your Body (and Baby) | p. 82 |
What's Okay-and Not Okay-for Your Baby | p. 86 |
Chapter 3 The First Trimester: 0 to 14 Weeks | p. 96 |
Congratulations, You're Pregnant! | p. 97 |
First Trimester Development of Your Baby | p. 103 |
First Trimester Symptoms | p. 104 |
First Trimester Tests | p. 114 |
First Trimester Screening for Genetic Diseases | p. 117 |
Chapter 4 The Second Trimester: 15 to 28 Weeks | p. 130 |
Welcome to the Second Trimester! | p. 130 |
Second Trimester Development of Your Baby | p. 132 |
Feeling the Baby Kick | p. 138 |
Second Trimester Symptoms | p. 139 |
Adjusting Your Activities | p. 152 |
Second Trimester Tests | p. 153 |
Potential Complications in the Second Trimester | p. 164 |
The Second Trimester Comes to an End | p. 167 |
Chapter 5 The Third Trimester: 29 to 42 Weeks | p. 169 |
The Final Haul | p. 169 |
Third Trimester Development of Your Baby | p. 173 |
Third Trimester Symptoms | p. 177 |
Potential Complications in the Third Trimester | p. 186 |
Activities in the Third Trimester | p. 188 |
Your Baby's Changing Positions | p. 191 |
Planning for the Delivery | p. 196 |
Growing Belly, Growing Concerns | p. 199 |
The Birth Plan | p. 206 |
What to Bring to the Hospital | p. 212 |
Delivery Timetable | p. 213 |
Chapter 6 The Birth Day | p. 219 |
Labor | p. 221 |
At the Hospital | p. 233 |
The Stages of Labor | p. 240 |
Inducing Labor | p. 249 |
Pain Management | p. 257 |
Your Delivery Position | p. 267 |
Forceps and Vacuum Extractions | p. 270 |
Cesarean Delivery | p. 271 |
The VBAC Controversy | p. 277 |
The Baby Arrives | p. 279 |
After You Deliver | p. 285 |
Before You Bring Your Baby Home | p. 286 |
Bringing Baby Home | p. 289 |
Chapter 7 The Fourth Trimester | p. 290 |
Welcome to the Fourth Trimester! | p. 291 |
Your First Days Home | p. 292 |
A Baby's Life: Sleeping, Eating, Peeing, and Pooping | p. 297 |
Feeding Time | p. 298 |
When Your Baby Cries | p. 318 |
Pacifiers | p. 319 |
Baby's Sleep Cycle | p. 320 |
Your Sleep Cycle | p. 323 |
A Night Nurse | p. 325 |
Emotional Changes | p. 326 |
Getting Back to ôYouö Again | p. 336 |
Reentering the World | p. 341 |
The Fourth Trimester Is Not Forever | p. 345 |
Chapter 8 Complications in Early Pregnancy | p. 347 |
Fertile or Infertile? | p. 347 |
Fertility Treatments | p. 351 |
Surrogates | p. 357 |
The Odds of Multiples | p. 359 |
When a Pregnancy Doesn't Take | p. 361 |
Miscarriage | p. 362 |
Managing an Abnormal Pregnancy | p. 364 |
Recurrent Miscarriage | p. 365 |
Ectopic Pregnancies | p. 368 |
Chapter 9 High-Risk Pregnancies | p. 372 |
Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies | p. 373 |
Preeclampsia | p. 374 |
Diabetes | p. 379 |
Cervical Insufficiency | p. 383 |
Placenta Previa | p. 388 |
Placental Abruption | p. 391 |
Placenta Accreta, Placenta Increta, and Placenta Percreta | p. 392 |
Premature Rupture of Membranes | p. 394 |
Umbilical Cord Prolapse | p. 397 |
Preterm Birth | p. 398 |
Preterm Babies | p. 400 |
Multiples | p. 405 |
Postpartum Hemorrhage | p. 409 |
Stillbirths | p. 413 |
Intrauterine Growth Restriction | p. 415 |
Macrosomia | p. 418 |
Post-Term Delivery | p. 421 |
Chapter 10 Things You Never Expect When You're Expecting: Coping with Curveballs | p. 426 |
Pregnancy: The Forty-Week Emotional Roller Coaster | p. 426 |
Too Much Information | p. 429 |
Unsolicited Advice | p. 430 |
Bonding with Your Unborn Child | p. 431 |
Relationship Issues | p. 432 |
Single Motherhood | p. 440 |
Kids and Their New Siblings | p. 442 |
Parents, In-Laws, and Other Interested Parties | p. 446 |
Having a Sick Baby or Special Needs Child | p. 448 |
Work-Related Issues | p. 451 |
Our Final Words to You | p. 453 |
Chapter 11 Frequently Asked Questions and Frequently Repeated Myths | p. 454 |
Getting Pregnant | p. 454 |
Pregnancy Symptoms | p. 456 |
Foods and Medications | p. 460 |
Activities | p. 462 |
Labor and Delivery | p. 465 |
Frequently Repeated Myths | p. 467 |
Notes | p. 471 |
Glossary | p. 477 |
Acknowledgments | p. 493 |
Index | p. 497 |
About the Authors | p. 525 |