Pea in a Pod Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Beyond Linda Goldberg

ISBN: 0-7570-0181-5 Length: 496 Pages Size: 7.5 X 9-inch Format: Quality Paperback Category: Parenting Price: $17.95 US Availability: August 2008   Contents Reviews

Pregnancy and childbirth are not what they used to be. Back in the good ol' days, mothers-to-be visited their obstetricians once a month, did exactly what they were told, and gave birth to their babies while heavily sedated or anesthetized. Their husbands, who most likely had never even once accompanied them to the doctor, paced nervously in the waiting room, barred from the inner sanctum of the labor and delivery rooms. Today, some expectant parents still stand on the sidelines. But more choose to be active players. If you want to be a participant, not a spectator, in the birth of your baby, Pea in a Pod is your playbook.

The labor and birth options available to modern parents-to-be are numerous, and Pea in a Pod covers them all. Taking you from your first day of pregnancy through your child's first year, it presents everything from relaxation exercises to practice during pregnancy, to birth positions and breathing techniques--a treasure-trove of information designed to make your labor and delivery easier. This comprehensive guide offers a month-by-month breakdown of the physical changes to expect during pregnancy; describes the emotional aspects of pregnancy; and discusses the dos and don'ts of sex during and after pregnancy. It also provides a nutrition plan for the pregnant woman; exercise plans for the mother-to-be, new mother, and cesarean mother; and a wealth of hints for the father-to-be, labor partner, and new father. In addition, the basics of infant care and an in-depth discussion of breastfeeding are included. Over 200 photographs and illustrations summarize and highlight the text, while witty cartoons offer humorous insights into parenthood and serve as welcome proof that you're not alone in your fears and frustrations.

Whether you're having your first child or your fourth, Pea in a Pod is an invaluable guide to keep at your elbow until your little one blows out that first birthday candle. A step-by-step handbook, a ready reference, and a source of practical advice, it is a book you'll turn to time and time again.

Linda Goldberg, RN, CCE, is a graduate of the Helene Fuld School of Nursing at West Jersey Hospital. She has taught childbirth classes since 1977 and served as Director of Instructor Training and Certification for the Childbirth Education Association (CEA) of Jacksonville, Florida. Since 1985, Linda has been teaching childbirth education for an out-of-hospital birth center in Orlando. She also teaches private classes, plus works as a staff RN at a local hospital.

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