Pregnancy, Birth, and the Early Months: The Thinking Woman's Guide

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Fully revised and updated, the most authoritative and complete guide to pregnancy today. This comprehensive and reliable guide is for the woman who wants all the facts in order to make her own decisions. Earlier editions have established the book as a trusted reference, and this third edition brings every section up to date. Dr. Feinbloom offers women the very latest research results, generally available only to obstetricians on professional databases. New information includes sections on prenatal testing, genetics, the best nutrition, drugs during pregnancy, new approaches to labor support and pain relief, prevention of prematurity, cesarean section, and the advantages and disadvantages of new technology. With this guide in hand, expectant couples can have all the information needed to ask the right questions, and plan a safe and joyous birth. ''An excellent resource book.''-International Childbirth Education Association