Synopses & Reviews
The trusted editors of andlt;Iandgt;Our Bodies, Ourselvesandlt;/Iandgt;, called and#8220;a feminist classicand#8221; by andlt;Iandgt;The New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt;, present a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from prenatal care and emotional well-being to how to handle the pain of childbirth.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce youand#8217;re expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angleand#8212;well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldnand#8217;t do, and itand#8217;s easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Iandgt;Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birthandlt;/Iandgt; will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. Youand#8217;ll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; and#183; Choosing a good health care providerandlt;BRandgt; and#183; Selecting a place of birthandlt;BRandgt; and#183; Understanding prenatal testingandlt;BRandgt; and#183; Coping with labor painandlt;BRandgt; and#183; Speeding your physical recoveryandlt;BRandgt; and#183; Adjusting to life as a new motherandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Iandgt;Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birthandlt;/Iandgt; is an essential resource for women that will guide you through the many decisions ahead.
Review
"The trusted Boston Women's Health Book Collective has written a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date book for expectant mothers. It balances important facts, scientific data, and evidence with the voice of the 'wise woman,' and it provides questions to ask, issues to think about, and options to consider and discuss. This is the #1 book I am going to recommend to my patients." andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; -- Timothy R. B. Johnson, MD, FACOG, Bates Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor ofWomen's Studies, University of Michigan
Synopsis
FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH, A TRUSTWORTHY, UP-TO-DATE GUIDE TO HELP EVERY WOMAN NAVIGATE THE MENOPAUSE TRANSITION
For decades, millions of women have relied on Our Bodies, Ourselves to provide the most comprehensive, honest, and accurate information on women's health. Now, in Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause, the editors of the classic guide discuss the transition of menopause. With a preface by Vivian Pinn, M.D., the director of the Office of Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health, Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause includes definitive information from the latest research and personal stories from a diverse group of women.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause provides an in-depth look at subjects such as hormone therapy and sexuality as well as proven strategies for coping with challenges like hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats. In clear, accessible language, the book dispels menopause myths and provides crucial information that women can use to take control of their own health and get the best care possible.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause is an essential resource for women who are experiencing -- or expecting -- menopause.
Synopsis
The trusted editors of Our Bodies, Ourselves, called "a feminist classic" by The New York Times, present a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from prenatal care and emotional well-being to how to handle the pain of childbirth.
Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle--well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:
- Choosing a good health care provider
- Selecting a place of birth
- Understanding prenatal testing
- Coping with labor pain
- Speeding your physical recovery
- Adjusting to life as a new mother
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth is an essential resource for women that will guide you through the many decisions ahead.
Synopsis
ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD -- FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC "BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH"
Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle -- well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:
CHOOSING A GOOD HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH
UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING
COPING WITH LABOR PAIN
SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY
ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR WOMEN THAT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MANY DECISIONS AHEAD.
About the Author
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective (now known as Our Bodies Ourselves) is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 whose board members include Teresa Heinz Kerry, Susan Love, and Gloria Steinem. Their mission is to empower women by providing information about health, sexuality, and reproduction. andlt;iandgt;Our Bodies, Ourselvesandlt;/iandgt; is the organization's core vehicle for driving their mission. While OBOS is famous for its voice in policy, advocacy, and educational efforts related to women's health, they see their role as a global content provider as paramount. Judy Norsigian is the Executive Director of Our Bodies Ourselves.The Boston Women's Health Book Collective (now known as Our Bodies Ourselves) is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 whose board members include Teresa Heinz Kerry, Susan Love, and Gloria Steinem. Their mission is to empower women by providing information about health, sexuality, and reproduction. andlt;iandgt;Our Bodies, Ourselvesandlt;/iandgt; is the organization's core vehicle for driving their mission. While OBOS is famous for its voice in policy, advocacy, and educational efforts related to women's health, they see their role as a global content provider as paramount. Judy Norsigian is the Executive Director of Our Bodies Ourselves.
Table of Contents
Introduction
THE JOURNEY TO PARENTHOOD 1. Approaching Birth with Confidence
2. Choosing Your Health Care Provider and Birth Setting
3. Preparing for Childbirth
YOUR PREGNANCY
4. Your Developing Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
5. Taking Care of Yourself
6. Relationships, Sex, and Emotional Support
7. Prenatal Testing
8. Special Concerns During Pregnancy
9. Childbearing Loss
GIVING BIRTH
10. Labor and Birth
11. Coping with Pain
12. Special Concerns During Labor and Birth
13. Cesarean Births
BECOMING A MOTHER
14. Your Physical Recovery and Your Newborn
15. Feeding Your Baby
16. Life as a New Mother
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
17. Advocating for Better Maternity Care
18. Advocating for Mothers and Families
Resources
Authorship and Acknowledgments
About the Contributors
Disclosures
Index