/ by Joanne Stone, Keith Eddleman, and Mary Duenwald
3rd ed.
Hoboken, N.J.
: Wiley Pub.
, 2009.
xx, 388 p.
: ill.
; 24 cm
(--For dummies)
Electronic
Includes index
Offers all of the latest information expecting parents want to know, including expanded coverage on the health and well-being of both mother and child throughout pregnancy. Features new and updated coverage of prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis, amniocentesis, new high-tech ultrasounds, and the revised FDA/USDA food pyramid. It also discusses the recent celebrity trend of "on-demand" cesarean sections, multiple births, what to expect in labor and delivery, postpartum care, choosing bottle or breastfeeding, preparing a home (and siblings) for a new baby, caring for preemies, and the mother's mental as well as physical health. Introduction -- About this book -- What's new in this edition -- Conventions used in this book -- What you're not to read -- Foolish assumptions -- How this book is organized -- Part I. The game plan -- Part II. Pregnancy : a drama in three acts -- Part III. The big event : labor, delivery, and recovery -- Part IV. Dealing with special issues -- Part V. The part of tens -- Icons used in this book -- Where to go from here -- pt. 1. The game plan -- 1. From here to maternity -- Getting ready to get pregnant : the preconceptional visit -- Taking a look at your history --Evaluating your current health -- Answering commonly asked questions -- Getting to your ideal body weight -- Reviewing your medications -- Considering nutritional supplements -- Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunity -- Quitting birth control -- Introducing sperm to egg : timing is everything -- Pinpointing ovulation -- Taking an effective (and fun) approach -- 2. I think I'm pregnant! -- Recognizing the signs of pregnancy -- Determining whether you're pregnant -- Getting an answer at home -- Going to your practitioner for answers -- Selecting the right practitioner for you -- Considering your options -- Asking questions before you choose -- Calculating your due date -- 3. Preparing for life during pregnancy -- Planning prenatal visits -- Preparing for physical and emotional changes -- Coping with mood swings -- Living through leg cramps -- Noticing vaginal discharge -- Putting up with backaches -- Handling stress -- Understanding the effects of medications, alcohol, and drugs on your baby -- Taking medications -- Smoking -- Drinking alcohol -- Using recreational/illicit drugs -- Looking at lifestyle changes -- Pampering yourself with beauty treatments -- Relaxing in hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, or steam rooms -- Traveling -- Getting dental care -- Having sex -- Working during pregnancy : a different type of labor -- Considering occupational hazards -- Understanding pregnancy and the law -- 4. Diet and exercise for the expectant mother -- Looking at healthy weight gain -- Determining how much is enough -- Avoiding weight obsession -- Understanding your baby's weight gain -- Taking stock of what you're taking in -- Using the USDA Food Guide Pyramid -- Supplementing your diet -- Determining which foods are safe -- Eyeing potentially harmful foods -- Debunking popular food myths -- Considering special dietary needs -- Eating right, vegetarian-style -- Combating constipation -- Dealing with diabetes -- Working out for two -- Adapting to your body's changes -- Exercising without overdoing it -- Comparing forms of exercise. pt. II. Pregnancy : a drama in three acts -- 5. The first trimester -- A new life takes shape -- Adapting to how your body changes -- Breast changes -- Fatigue -- Any-time-of-day sickness -- Bloating -- Frequent urination -- Headaches -- Constipation -- Cramps -- Going to your first prenatal appointment -- Understanding the consultation -- Considering the physical exam -- Eyeing the standard tests -- Recognizing causes for concern -- Bleeding -- Miscarriage -- Ectopic pregnancy -- For dads : reacting to the news -- 6. The second trimester -- Discovering how