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# Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide [Simkin PT, Penny, Whalley BSN IBCLC, Janet, Keppler MN, Ann, Durham MSW LCCE, Janelle, Bolding DPT CD, April] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

Review: Informative and Helpful - I really liked this book. I was planning on my first unmedicated birth and this book was phenomenal. It’s along the lines of an easy read informative text almost like a textbook. It is much easier to read and more interesting than a textbook though. It presents all aspects of pregnancy and birth from complications to normality. I found it to be comforting to get the information up front without a hidden agenda , just facts. It also addresses how a partner can be supportive and the things they may be going through. It covers pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. I think this book is better than a lot on the market.
Review: The most comprehensive pregnancy book - I ordered and read many books on pregnancy (including Mayo Clinic, Nurture, Bumpin, Expecting Better) and this was absolutely my favorite. I found it to be by far the most comprehensive, and even answered questions and gave tips and recommendations that my midwives, OB and doula couldn’t provide. By comparison, the other books had extremely limited information on breech babies, tips for turning breech babies, and on the facts and advice regarding c-sections. It also includes advice on making a necessary c-section more “family centered” or holistic/natural in its own way. I appreciate that this book pairs holistic and natural advice and approaches with the medical facts and information on the full range of options, without judgment. In addition to being a great resource on pregnancy and childbirth, it also includes a really useful amount of information on exercises and stretches to help with discomfort, post-partum recovery, breastfeeding and newborn care. It was really the only pregnancy/childbirth book I needed and I wish I had read it first!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,375 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Motherhood (Books) #73 in Pregnancy & Childbirth (Books) #102 in Baby & Toddler Parenting |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,633) |
| Dimensions  | 7.4 x 1.25 x 9.15 inches |
| Edition  | 5th |
| ISBN-10  | 0738284971 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0738284972 |
| Item Weight  | 2.2 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 512 pages |
| Publication date  | September 18, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Balance |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative and Helpful
*by B***4 on November 15, 2024*

I really liked this book. I was planning on my first unmedicated birth and this book was phenomenal. It’s along the lines of an easy read informative text almost like a textbook. It is much easier to read and more interesting than a textbook though. It presents all aspects of pregnancy and birth from complications to normality. I found it to be comforting to get the information up front without a hidden agenda , just facts. It also addresses how a partner can be supportive and the things they may be going through. It covers pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. I think this book is better than a lot on the market.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most comprehensive pregnancy book
*by J***E on December 23, 2022*

I ordered and read many books on pregnancy (including Mayo Clinic, Nurture, Bumpin, Expecting Better) and this was absolutely my favorite. I found it to be by far the most comprehensive, and even answered questions and gave tips and recommendations that my midwives, OB and doula couldn’t provide. By comparison, the other books had extremely limited information on breech babies, tips for turning breech babies, and on the facts and advice regarding c-sections. It also includes advice on making a necessary c-section more “family centered” or holistic/natural in its own way. I appreciate that this book pairs holistic and natural advice and approaches with the medical facts and information on the full range of options, without judgment. In addition to being a great resource on pregnancy and childbirth, it also includes a really useful amount of information on exercises and stretches to help with discomfort, post-partum recovery, breastfeeding and newborn care. It was really the only pregnancy/childbirth book I needed and I wish I had read it first!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything and More!
*by M***L on October 29, 2010*

While looking through pregnancy books, I got tired of reading about how you got a second line, got sick, got fat, and squeezed out your "bundle of joy." What about the reality of the situation and how exactly that "bundle of joy" finds its way out of me and into this world? I could not be happier with my purchase of this book. It starts with a few chapters on the typical progression of mother and baby during pregnancy. It includes exercise and diet tips (with pictures) for pregnant women. There is a chapter on complications during pregnancy as well as one on how to plan for a birth. Birth plans are discussed in good detail, as well as interview questions for your OB/Midwife/Doula. In fact, there are different lists for each of those. Although doulas are discussed, this book does not assume you will have either a medicated or a natural birth. Those decisions are left to you. There are several chapters on labor and delivery. It was extremely informational to learn about the different "stages" and how they progress, as well as positions and situations to help ease the pain during each of these stages. I feel like I'm much more informed about labor now than with any other resource I've come across. Does the phrase "perineal stretches" sound familiar? It does now! The final few chapters review what to do once the baby enters the world. How do you breastfeed? How do you position your child? How many times should you feed each day and how many wet/poopy diapers should you expect? What are some common causes for concern? Answers to all of these questions are provided, as well as illustrations for breastfeeding, holding your newborn, etc. There are a few paragraphs scattered throughout this book for Dads, but this book is not geared directly towards men. I'm sure they would find it very informative, although the squeamish ones might shy away. I give this book four thumbs up (two from me, two from my baby in utero). I finally feel like I am better informed. This book respects you as a mother and aims to give you information in a very easy readable format. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

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