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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

by Penny Simkin

A flexible guide to pregnancy and birth decisions

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A flexible guide to pregnancy and birth decisions

This revised sixth edition organizes guidance across pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, with an emphasis on making choices that reflect individual preferences and circumstances. Its coverage includes birth plans, doulas, cesareans when necessary, stress reduction, dietary guidance, breastfeeding, and surrogacy. The description also highlights attention to varied family structures, including single-parent, blended, LGBTQ-parent, adoptive, and surrogacy-formed families. The edition notes updated material on COVID-19 guidelines; readers should consult current professional sources for time-sensitive health guidance.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Expectant parents seeking a broad guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum topics
  • People preparing to consider birth plans and care preferences
  • Families interested in inclusive discussion of different family configurations

Themes

Pregnancy and childbirthInformed decision-makingBirth planningPostpartum careFamily diversity

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Book overview

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period-decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. This sixth edition includes:

-CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19
-Updated dietary guides and breastfeeding and surrogacy information
-Birth plans including doulas and caesarians when necessary
-Tips on how to reduce stress
-And so much more

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. This pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.
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