Pregnancy and Childbirth What You Need to Know About Your Pregnancy, from Conception to Care of Your Newborn

Comprehensive and up-to-date information on what to expect in each stage of pregnancy, and cord blood banking - Clear and easy to read text - More than 150 illustrations and full colour photographs - Clear explanations of the process of childbirth - Step-by-step visual guides on antenatal and postnatal exercises, and bathing and dressing the newborn - Addresses common concerns of Asian parents - Suggested recipes for postnatal diet About the Book Pregnancy & Childbirth covers more than just the dos and don'ts of pregnancy. Well-known gynaecologist T C Chang and lactation specialist Wong Boi Boi have put their vast experience into a comprehensive collaboration that promises to be one of the best on the subject. Parents-to-be will have all the up-to-date information they need from preparing for pregnancy to dealing with their newborn. Topics include: managing the pregnancy, week by week physical and emotional changes, eating healthily, making a birth plan, antenatal and postnatal workouts, breathing and relaxation techniques, understanding clinical tests, coping with labour pains, cord blood banking, successful breastfeeding, and your partner's role as well as advice for new mothers on dressing, bathing and bonding with your newborn.