Baby & Me: The Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Newborn Care (PDF)

by Jenny B. Harvey, Deborah D. Stewart
AN EASY-TO-READ GUIDE ABOUT PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND BABY CARE All you need to know to make healthy choices that feel right for you before, during, and after pregnancy. – Sexual health: family planning before, during, and after pregnancy. How to track periods, avoid STIs, and take care of your body. – Pregnancy: how a baby forms and grows, and how your body changes in pregnancy. All about prenatal care, such as prenatal tests and what to expect at checkups. – Staying healthy: exercise, healthy eating, vaccines, avoiding germs, and making healthy habits. Tips for coping with hard feelings and mood changes. – Birth: how to get ready and what to expect for vaginal and c-section births. Labor tips, coping with pain, and important things to know. Also covers how to help your body heal after birth. – Baby: all about how to take care of your newborn. Covers breastfeeding, bottle feeding, circumcision, vaccines, car seats, and how to keep your new baby healthy and safe. Also includes tips for partners, checklists, a glossary, and a list of resources to find more help.