Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8939 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.56 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Ingram
Now the most complete and up-to-date pregnancy and childbirth guide on the market, The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn has established itself as the leading prenatal training manual with nearly 350,000 copies sold since 1984. The revised and expanded edition includes the latest information on risky pregnancies, in vitro fertilization, new medications and anesthesia, and more.

Book Info
Covers all aspects of pregnancy and children. Includes charts, illustrations, and photographs. The role of the father is also discussed. Various options in childbirth are presented along with the pros and cons of each.

About the Author
Penny Simkin, a physical therapist, has been a childbirth educator and doula since 1968. She trains childbirth educators, doulas, and doula-trainers and frequently conducts workshops for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.

Janet Whalley, a registered nurse, has been a childbirth educator since 1975. She is the former executive director of the Childbirth Education Association of Seattle. She provides breastfeeding counseling for new mothers and teaches classes on newborn care.

Ann Keppler, a registered nurse, parish nurse, and lactation specialist, has taught childbirth classes and new-parent classes since 1975.