
A comprehensive guide to having a baby. From early pregnancy through labour and birth to caring for your new baby, it features coverage of recent developments in the fields of pregnancy and child care and provides advice to help parents make their own choices.
This book investigates the physiological, emotional, and practical requirements of the transition into parenthood from conception through the early stages of infant care. Editor Glynnis Tucker compiles expert insights to provide a framework for expectant parents, emphasizing informed decision-making throughout the prenatal and postnatal periods. The text utilizes current medical standards and developmental research to guide readers through the complexities of modern pregnancy and child-rearing.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the accessible nature of the prose, which balances technical medical information with practical advice for new parents. Experts highlight this as a foundational reference text for those seeking a broad overview of the birthing process and early child care.
Page Count:
471
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192861018
ISBN-13:
9780192861016
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