Pregnancy and birth sourcebook : basic consumer health information about pregnancy and fetal development, including facts about fertility and conception, physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, prenatal care and diagnostic tests, high-risk pregnancies and complications, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, along with tips on maintaining health and wellness during pregnancy and caring for newborn infants, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information

Williams, Angela, 1963- (editor.). Omnigraphics, Inc., (issuing body.).

Summary: "Provides basic consumer information about pregnancy and fetal development, including facts about fertility and conception, changes during pregnancy, prenatal care and tests, high-risk pregnancies, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, along with tips for maintaining health and wellness during pregnancy and caring for newborns. Includes index and resource information"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780780816930
ISBN: 0780816935
ISBN: 9780780816947
Physical Description: print
xvii, 610 pages ; 24 cm.
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Basic Consumer Information about the Reproductive Process; From Preconception through the Postpartum Period; Fertility, Infertility, and Pregnancy Prevention, Staying Emotionally and Physically Healthy, and High-Risk Pregnancies, and Answers Common Questions about Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Recovery, Newborn Screening, and Infant Care. A Glossary of Related Terms, Directory of Resources, and Additional Sources for Help and Information are Also Provided."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preconception health: preparing for pregnancy -- Understanding pregnancy-related changes and fetal development -- Staying healthy during pregnancy -- High-risk pregnancies -- Pregnancy complications -- Labor and delivery -- Postpartum and newborn care -- Additional help and information.