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Book Review: The Body Betrayed

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:38 +0000

This book covers all the aspects of diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. This book specifically addresses mother/daughter and father/daughter relationships, as well as explains how a child with an eating disorder affects family dynamics. It also includes the impact of sexual and physical abuse, the relationship between eating disorder and chemical dependency, medical complications, the biology of nutrition, pregnancy, athletics, treatment etc.
Authors: Kathryn J. Zerbe
Publishers: Gurze Books
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 447

Book Review: While Waiting

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:37 +0000

Fully updated–the book that millions of women and care providers have depended on for the facts about pregnancy. The book offers the latest research information available on nutrition; fetal testing; sexually transmitted diseases; alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs; workplace and household hazards; anesthesia; and more. If you are pregnant, or know someone who is (or will be), then this is one book that you’ll want to purchase. It’s a very practical, to-the-point guide to pregnancy, labor and delivery. It is designed to tell you what you need to know in a concise and easy to understand manner. The book is written from the viewpoint of an obstetrician, so its style is that of a factual medical reference. The book is arranged in an easy-to-use format with space to keep track of prenatal appointments, notes and questions, and any special instructions. The authors together have composed a well written, highly informing book about pregnancy. Both of the authors are highly educated on the subject of pregnancy, therefore in this book they are able to answer any questions an anticipating mother may have during the 9 months of her pregnancy and after the child is born. An essential guide for anyone who wants to educate him/herself on what a woman’s body is going through during pregnancy to buy this book.
Authors: George E. Verrilli and Anne Marie Muesar
Publishers: St. Martin’s Griffin
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 168

Book Review: The Year After Childbirth

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:30 +0000

In her most important book Sheila Kitzinger, the world’s leading expert on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, provides the information and comforting support every woman needs to survive the physically, emotionally, and socially turbulent first year following the birth of a child. Time and again women say that they felt prepared for the birth, but not for what happened afterward. After all the attention that an expectant mother gets, she is often left to face this experience alone. For the new mother, the first twelve months are both a delight and an ordeal. The experiences she faces are at once disturbing, challenging, mundane, and exciting. Whatever the birth was like, and however she feels about her baby, there are unexpected problems to be solved, questions to be answered, and feelings to be shared. With over three hundred full-color photographs and drawings, here is everything a woman needs to know about this roller-coaster year. There is no shortage of baby-care books, but this is the only authoritative mother-care book available.
Authors: Sheila Kitzinger
Publishers: Charles Scribner’s Sons
Date of Publication: 1994
No. of pages: 302

Book Review: Your Pregnancy Week By Week

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:29 +0000

The classic million-copy bestseller has now been revised and updated. Here is the most up-to-date and complete information about pregnancy, presented in a unique week-by-week format. A new edition of a favorite, it features more charts, checklists, and boxes, as well as places to fill in information about Mom’s medical history, doctor’s appointments, weight gain or loss, exercise program, and more. Illustrations show clearly how you and your developing baby change and grow week by week. This is a great book, there’s plenty to read for each week and plenty of information to dip into elsewhere. Also it’s not as “doom and gloom” as many other books, which go on far too much about the things that can go wrong. Although it’s important to know the signs of miscarriage etc some books mention the things that could go wrong far too often, whereas this book is much more positive and allows you to get excited about what’s happening inside you. It’s also a good book to show snippets to your partner (it even has “dad tips”, such as buy your partner a present – what a great idea!). Having a baby is an exciting event in your life. There’s a lot to learn and a lot to look forward to. With this new edition, you’ll be prepared for all the big and little changes coming your way.
Authors: Glade Curtis
Publishers: Perseus Publishing
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 422

Book Review: Have The Birth You Want

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Having the birth you want is not simply a matter of luck. It depends as much on your choices and preparations beforehand as on your individual labour. This revolutionary book is written for women who want to stay in control and not get swept along on a tide of medical protocol and other people’s decisions. The author takes you through the options and helps women make confident decisions and follow them through to have the birth to suit them and not the medical establishment. The book provides information on the history of birth, the natural process of birth, feelings and fears experienced during pregnancy, birth choices available and post-partum care is a revolutionary as well as a highly practical book. A good birth experience usually involves a mother who feels empowered. It requires courage to face your own and other people’s fears, to challenge inaccurate information, overcome opposition or make compromises. This book will help you to find out your options, plan your birth and then set out to achieve it.
Authors: Gill Thorn
Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton
Date of Publication: 2002
No. of pages: 225

Book Review: Pregnant man

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:25 +0000

The book is a hilarious and touching story of the author’s nine month evolution from clueless husband to birth partner and coparent. The author stumbles between amazing discoveries that are important to both sexes. Starting with his own morning sickness, the author finds out that researchers have long documented that many men have pregnancy symptoms. The latest scientific findings also reveal a male hormonal response that helps them emphatise with their partners and prepare for fatherhood.
Authors: Gordon Churchwell
Publishers: Quill
Date of Publication: 2000
No. of pages: 296

Book Review: The Girlfriends Guide To Pregnancy

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:09 +0000

Beginning with the “10 Greatest Lies About Pregnancy” (number 10: Lamaze works), and ending with postpartum dementia, Vicki Iovine’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Pregnancy has fast become the laywoman’s mouthpiece for the American pregnancy experience. Iovine is irreverent, sassy, and incredibly reassuring as she exposes the “truths” of pregnancy and childbirth, from sex to cellulite to cesareans. For first-time mothers-to-be, this candid, funny and very reassuring guide to pregnancy is just what the doctor ordered?or would if he/she knew about it. Iovine, who has had four babies and who seemingly has girlfriends with many more, believes that women learn the really valuable things about pregnancy from other women. Since too few women in today’s mobile society have a close circle of experienced female friends to turn to, Iovine’s sharing of her own and her friends’ experiences and knowledge fills a genuine need for comforting, straightforward, non-euphemistic woman-talk. Without stepping on any medical toes, and in language that is neither technical nor cutesy, she tackles morning sickness, swollen breasts, exercises, stretch marks, sex during and after pregnancy, delivery and just about everything else, from maternity clothing to bladder behavior. Iovine anticipates every conceivable question, and her responses are warm, wise and witty.
Authors: Vicki Iovine
Publishers: Pocket Books
Date of Publication: 1995
No. of pages: 262

Book Review: A New Father’s Panic Book

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:08 +0000

This book will tell Dad everything he needs to know about pregnancy, delivery and infant care and give him the confidence to experience all the joys of getting to know his new baby.
Authors: Gene B, Williams
Publishers: Avon Books
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 318

Book Review: Blooming Pregnancy

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:24:02 +0000

The book helps one to relax and enjoy pregnancy. It considers medical issues to help one to make informed choices. Also the book will help to make decisions for oneself. It aims to personally empower one, at a time when it is all to easy to feel like a “baby receptacle”. Being pregnant connects to all the other women who have been pregnant. The tips and advice in the book come from years of experience and that of friends, family and of the many women. The author reveals 52 brilliant ways to get the most out of being pregnant without needing a medical degree and answers to one’s questions.
Authors: Lynn Huggins – Cooper
Publishers: Health and relationships
Date of Publication: 2005
No. of pages: 256

Book Review: Safeguarding Motherhood

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:17:04 +0000

This is a book for the woman who wishes to learn all she can about the proper way to care for herself during pregnancy. It provides the expectant mother not only with clear information on the physical aspects of pregnancy and labor, but also with sound psychological preparation. It strengthens the team-work between patient and doctor by giving the mother-to-be keener insight into the ways and wherefores of the doctor’s suggestions. The book is designed to be recommended with confidence as a sound and comforting supplement to the physician’s advice.

Authors: David Patchell-Evans
Publishers: BCW Press
Date of Publication: 2004
No. of pages: 244