Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth
Highly regarded and relied upon for more than twenty years, this authoritative guide is the ultimate resource if you are or hope to become pregnant. Now in a new edition that covers the latest medical advances, Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth answers all your questions, addressing both the medical and emotional issues in a clear, reassuring way.
Drs. Sheldon Cherry and Douglas Moss cover everything from preconception to postpartum care, dispelling the myths and revealing the latest advancements that help to ensure a successful and enjoyable pregnancy. They explain how the fetus develops, the different stages of labor, and the current trends in childbirth, and they also address the special needs of pregnant women over age thirty-five.
This updated edition also features:
- The latest information on preconception care, including genetic testing and vaccination programs
- New treatments for both male and female infertility
- New guidelines for exercise during pregnancy
- The latest on first-trimester screening for fetal anomalies, postpartum depression, and medications during pregnancy
- Guidance in successfully managing multiple births
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Book details
- Author
- Sheldon H. Cherry
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 352
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness › Pregnancy & Childbirth
- Topics
- prenatal care · postpartum care · preconception · fetal development · infertility · women's health
- ISBN-13
- 9780471471202 (Paperback)9781620456330 (Hardcover)
About the author
SHELDON H. CHERRY, M.D., is an obstetrician and gynecologist whose book Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth, a Book-of-the-Month Club selection, sold over one million copies across four editions. His books include Planning Ahead for Pregnancy, For Women of All Ages and The Menopause Myth.
Named by New York magazine as one of "The Best Doctors in New York" in 1991, Cherry served as Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and as Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the New York Obstetrical Society.