Book description
ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR
PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD -- FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC
"BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH"
Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing,
thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you
may be bombarded with advice from every angle -- well-meaning friends,
relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on
what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by
their conflicting recommendations.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth will help you sort
fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date
information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have
been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to
take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy,
from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping
with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:
CHOOSING A GOOD HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH
UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING
COPING WITH LABOR PAIN
SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY
ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH IS AN ESSENTIAL
RESOURCE FOR WOMEN THAT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MANY DECISIONS
AHEAD.
"The trusted Boston Women's Health Book
Collective has written a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date
book for expectant mothers. It balances important facts, scientific
data, and evidence with the voice of the 'wise woman,' and it provides
questions to ask, issues to think about, and options to consider and
discuss. This is the #1 book I am going to recommend to my
patients."
-- Timothy R. B. Johnson, MD, FACOG, Bates Professor and Chair of
Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor ofWomen's Studies, University
of Michigan
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective (now known as
Our Bodies Ourselves) is a non-profit organization founded in 1969
whose board members include Teresa Heinz Kerry, Susan Love, and Gloria
Steinem. Their mission is to empower women by providing information
about health, sexuality, and reproduction. Our Bodies,
Ourselves is the organization's core vehicle for driving their
mission. While OBOS is famous for its voice in policy, advocacy, and
educational efforts related to women's health, they see their role as
a global content provider as paramount. Judy Norsigian is the
Executive Director of Our Bodies Ourselves.
