Screen LibraryThe new art and science of pregnancy and childbirth : what you want to know from your obstetrician /
Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy...
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World Scientific Pub. Co.,
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| Publisher Address: | Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : |
| Publication Dates: | 2008. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/6674#t=toc |
| Summary: |
Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, "What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?", "Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant?", and "Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?" Written by a diverse team of contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns. |
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xxi,314pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| ISBN: |
9812779418 (electronic bk.) 9789812779410 (electronic bk.) |
| CLC: | R714 |
| Contents: | pt. 1. Pre-pregnancy care. ch. 1. Pre-pregnancy preparation. ch. 2. Pre-pregnancy vaccination. ch. 3. Sexual positions and timing of conception. ch. 4. Baby gender selection - boy or gir? ch. 5. I can't get pregnant! Is there anything wrong? ch. 6. Am I pregnant? -- pt. 2. All about your pregnancy. ch. 7. Before the first antenatal visit. ch. 8. What do I expect during my first antenatal visit? ch. 9. Is my baby normal? ch. 10. Genetic syndromes in family: is my baby at risk? ch. 11. Down syndrome tests. ch. 12. Thalassemia tests. ch. 13. Antenatal blood tests. ch. 14. Antenatal ultrasound scans. ch. 15. Do's and don'ts in pregnancy. ch. 16. Exercise in pregnancy. ch. 17. Aqua exercise in pregnancy. ch. 18. Pelvic floor exercises. ch. 19. Sex in pregnancy. ch. 20. Common symptoms in pregnancy. ch. 21. Pregnancy complications. ch. 22. Twin pregnancy - double joy or double trouble? ch. 23. Vaginal discharge during pregnancy. ch. 24. Pregnancy loss and ways to cope. ch. 25. Nutrition during pregnancy - eating right for two. ch. 26. Traditional Chinese medicine and pregnancy. ch. 27. Safe medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. ch. 28. Skin care during pregnancy. ch. 29. Dental care during pregnancy. ch. 30. Role of the new father -- pt. 3. Concerns about your delivery. ch. 31. Birth plan and role of a doula. ch. 32. Am I in labor? ch. 33. What to pack and what to expect in the delivery suite? ch. 34. Induction of Labor (IOL) ch. 35. Stages of labor. ch. 36. Fetal monitoring during labor. ch. 37. I Want a painless labor. ch. 38. Pushing and delivery: is an episiotomy needed? ch. 39. Vacuum and forceps delivery. ch. 40. Cesarean section. ch. 41. Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC). ch. 42. Cord blood banking -- pt. 4. Postnatal And baby care. ch. 43. First week after delivery: how to cope with my wound? ch. 44. Baby blues and depression. ch. 45. Breastfeeding. ch. 46. Eating right for breastfeeding. ch. 47. Feeding your baby: breast or bottle? ch. 48. Returning to pre-pregnancy weight and shape. ch. 49. Care of the newborn. ch. 50. Vaccination for your baby. ch. 51. Resuming sexual relations and contraception. ch. 52. Common urinary problems and womb prolapse. ch. 53. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and confinement. ch. 54. Myths about confinement. |