
Obstetricks
Mayo Clinic Tips and Tricks for Pregnancy, Birth and More
- 112 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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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Table of contents
- Introduction
- Prenatal Health
- Before Labor
- During Labor
- For the Birth Partner
- Pushing
- Immediately After the Birth
- Postpartum Care for Mom
- Caring for Babe
- Back Pages
- Summary of Labor
- So Helpful to Know
- Medical Info
- Potential Detours from Your Plan
- Pep Talks
- Birth Stories
- Word Power
- Practical Tips Once Baby’s Arrived
- Personalize It
- Resources