Obstetricks
eBook - ePub

Obstetricks

Mayo Clinic Tips and Tricks for Pregnancy, Birth and More

  1. 112 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Obstetricks

Mayo Clinic Tips and Tricks for Pregnancy, Birth and More

About this book

Learn how to have an empowered, more joyful birth with this concise guide from Mayo Clinic, named the #1 hospital in the world by Newsweek. Giving birth can be — and should be — an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of comfort techniques, education and an understanding of options. This concise guide to pregnancy and childbirth brings you the expertise of a certified nurse-midwife at Mayo Clinic and a certified doula. It's packed with information based on the most current evidence, yet rooted in long-trusted natural methods of caring for laboring women. With a unique spiral-bound flipbook format, the book's 100+ bite-sized topics can be perused one page at a time while lying in bed, eating breakfast or riding a stationary bike. The front pages offer the most important information for setting up a satisfying childbirth experience, while the back pages add more empowering details, tricks and medical information. Inside you'll find tips for: • Creating healthy habits during pregnancy
• Recognizing what's normal as baby grows
• Planning and preparing for the birth — mentally and practically
• Managing labor pain, including natural techniques and medical options
• Providing crucial support as a labor partner
• Keeping focused on the ultimate goal: a healthy mom and baby You'll also get the messy truth of what to expect postpartum, advice for enjoying the early days with a newborn and more. Obstetricks equips parents with confidence and an expert toolkit as they prepare for the main event — welcoming baby to the world.

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Yes, you can access Obstetricks by Julie A. Lamppa,Kerry Schwalbach in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Prenatal Health
  3. Before Labor
  4. During Labor
  5. For the Birth Partner
  6. Pushing
  7. Immediately After the Birth
  8. Postpartum Care for Mom
  9. Caring for Babe
  10. Back Pages
  11. Summary of Labor
  12. So Helpful to Know
  13. Medical Info
  14. Potential Detours from Your Plan
  15. Pep Talks
  16. Birth Stories
  17. Word Power
  18. Practical Tips Once Baby’s Arrived
  19. Personalize It
  20. Resources