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E-bok
Engelska, 201648 kr
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A hot topic and a sensitive one for parents is given practical and supportive advice in this NCT guideCouples need accurate information in order to be able to give informed consent to antenatal testing. Ultrasound, amniocentesis and other tests can be emotive issues and sensitive times.This book discusses with the help of useful case studies and enough scientific information to be of genuine help and not confusing:• whether tests reassure parents or create even more anxiety• benefits of foreknowledge• why parents with a familial history of congenital or genetic disorders might wish to choose testing• how do you decide which tests to have?• what the tests entail and when you have them• risks involved in having certain tests• how long you have to wait for results
E-bok
Engelska, 201648 kr
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A sensitive and practical look at all types of postnatal depression and what you can do about it.There can be many reasons why more than one in ten new mothers experience post natal depression:• a social and emotional response to becoming a new mother• a lack of progesterone after birth• depressive illness which may need prescription of antidepressantsHeather Welford explores, mostly from the sufferer’s position, exactly what PND is, why it occurs and what to do. An essentially practical and sympathetic book with useful case studies of mothers, family and friends throughout.This is a book to cover each end of the spectrum from loneliness, extreme fatigue, frustration or lack of confidence to post-natal psychosis.
E-bok
Engelska, 201648 kr
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Key issues for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Practical help and the latest research from the NCTWhat you eat and drink in pregnancy and the choices you need to make may seem like a minefield to a first-time mother.Safe foods and those to avoid such as soft cheese, shellfish, unwashed salads, pate and liver are listed in this book as well as information on the supplements it is wise to take, including folic acid and the calories you need to feed your growing foetus.Alcohol and common drugs such as aspirin add to the information on safe or unsafe substances.The book also covers eating during breastfeeding – do the same rules apply?
E-bok
Engelska, 201785 kr
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When a new baby cries parents often feel anxious. It’s not easy to work out the cause and find the right solution.Extreme tiredness can make things all the more difficult. In the beginning it is not always easy to recognise whether a baby is hungry, tired, hurt, in need of comfort or bored and it takes time to adapt to the character of your child. This helpful book will answer your questions and provide useful support. Why babies cryRecognising the sounds and what they meanGetting to know your child’s personalityFeeding and routineColic, teething and other possible causesWhen to consult an expertHow other parents manage
E-bok
Engelska, 201975 kr
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A book which covers the first hours, weeks and months after birth, giving needed support. ‘Parents share their experiences about what having a baby is really like – a real plus.’ Penelope LeachSo many books cover the months of pregnancy in great detail or child development after birth. Few, however, offer new parents real practical support in the days and weeks following the birth. Many new mothers are suffering from health problems related to a difficult birth and all need reassurance and useful practical advice. The book deals with:• creating a routine • how to get a good night’s sleep and helping your baby sleep • nappy changing and other basics • sex after birth • nursing and first solids • play • bonding • postnatal depression • your needs as a coupleIn this book, new parents recount their experiences giving useful tips in excellent case studies. The text is designed with clear fact boxes and illustrations.