Pregnancy and Birth (21st Century Health and Wellness)

Pregnancy and Birth (21st Century Health and Wellness)
By Dianne R. Hales


    Publisher:   Chelsea House Publications
    Number Of Pages:   106
    Publication Date:   2000-02
    ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0791055272
    ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780791055274

Product Description:

Examines pregnancy and childbirth, from the beginning of a new life to changes in the family after delivery.


Table of contents

Prevention and Education: The Keys to Good Health—

C. Everett Koop, M.D., Sc.D. 3

Foreword—

Sandra Thurman, Director, Office of National AIDS Policy,

The White House 9

Author’s Preface 11

1 An Ancient Awe 13

2 A Life Begins 19

3 Nine Months of Change 29

4 Prenatal Care 37

5 Prenatal Testing 51

6 Complications of Pregnancy 59

7 Labor and Delivery 67

8 The New Family 81

Appendix: For More Information 93

Further Reading 95

Glossary 97

Index 100

Picture Credits 105