Expecting 411: The Insider's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth - Brossura

Hakakha, Michele, M.D.; Brown, Ari, M.D.

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ISBN 10: 1889392421 ISBN 13: 9781889392424

Casa editrice: Windsor Peak Pr, 2012

Riassunto

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now, where do you turn to for the best advice? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those women who came before you—and combine it with the solid medical advice from a renowned Beverly Hills’ OB/GYN and nationally known pediatrician? Expecting 411 is the answer: smart, up-to-date and refreshingly free of paranoia, this is the book you’ll turn to for quick answers to your most pressing questions. Inside, you'll find:

• Is this normal? From morning sickness to stretch marks, you’ll learn what’s expected—and what’s not.
  
• Is it safe? Sushi? Hair dye? Coffee? Get detailed do’s and don’ts.
  
• How much weight should I gain? Find the latest guidelines.
  
• Breastfeeding 101. Learn the secrets of nursing from an expert.
  
• Detailed advice on prepping for parenthood, including all the decisions you need to make. What tests are required? Are optional?
  
• Easy-to-find answers on natural childbirth, nutrition, epidurals, when to call the doc and more!
  

The new, revised and updated 2nd edition includes even more great advice:

1. New research on how to prevent preterm births.
   
2. Fish facts and fish tales. What's safe, what's not, and why you SHOULD eat fish.
   
3. The latest warnings on medications during pregnancy.
   
4. Expanded tips and advice on exercise.
   
5. Protecting your newborn from whooping cough and flu.

All that and more in the revised and updated Expecting 411, 2nd editon.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Dr. Michele Hakakha is a renowned Beverly Hills OB/GYN. She was honored with the prestigious John M. Ohtani award for outstanding achievement in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The author of numerous articles on pregnancy, Dr. Hakakha received her training as an OB/GYN at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and has been in private practice for eight years. As a mom of two young children, Hakakha brings a down-to-earth, real-life take on being pregnant.

Dr. Ari Brown is a pediatrician, mom and best-selling author of Baby 411 and Toddler 411. In addition to being an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Brown is a well-known media expert on babies and has been featured as a regular guest on Rachael Ray and NBC’s Today Show. She is also WebMD’s pediatric health expert and a medical advisor to Parents Magazine.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now where do you turn for the best advice? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those women who came before you—and combine it with the solid medical advice from a renowned Beverly Hills OB/GYN and a nationally-known pediatrician? Expecting 411 is the answer! Inside, you’ll find:

• Is this normal? From morning sickness to stretch marks, you’ll learn what’s expected—and what’s not.
• Is it safe? Sushi? Hair dye? Coffee? Get detailed do's and don’ts.
• How much weight should I gain? Find the latest guidelines.
• Breastfeeding101.Learnthesecretsofnursingfromanexpert.
• Detailed advice on prepping for parenthood, including all the decisions you need to make. What tests are required? Are optional?
• Easy-to-findanswersonnaturalchildbirth,nutrition,epidurals, when to call the doc and more!

Authors Michele Hakakha, M.D. and Ari Brown, M.D. have been there, done that! Dr. Hakakha is an award-winning OB/GYN who brings a down-to-earth perspective to being pregnant. She has contributed to numerous articles and educational videos on pregnancy, and appeared in Little Man, an award-winning documentary on premature birth.

Dr. Brown is an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and a trusted source on children’s health care. She’s been featured on NBC’s Today Show and is the co-author of best-seller Baby 411. Between them, they have four children, ages 2 to 14.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Windsor Peak Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1889392421
• ISBN 13: 9781889392424
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 596