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Pregnancy Information, Information about Pregnancy Written by: Nancy Wurtzel |
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There is a wealth of information available these days on pregnancy issues from a range of different sources. Here are some of the easiest and most popular ways to find out more about pregnancy:
Books
If you don't want to purchase a book outright then you can hire books on pregnancy and child care from your local library, or ask around friends and family to see if they have any material that you can borrow. There are books available on almost every subject to do with pregnancy, from conception right through to labour, so you are sure to find something that will suit your needs. Here are five of the best and most popular books on pregnancy:
1) Collins Pregnancy Week by Week, by Jane McDougall (HarperCollins L10.99) - this book deals with pregnancy on a week-by-week basis, from conception through to birth. It is a simple and straight forward guide to what happens to both you and the baby as pregnancy progresses, and has lots of pictures and information boxes that break up the text and make the data more accessible. There is also a useful 'Things to Do' list to help you prepare for the baby's arrival and also a list of important tests and scans, and at what stage they need to be carried out.
2) Pregnancy, by Gordon Bourne (Pan, L8.99) - this classic pregnancy book was published over 20 years ago and has long been thought of as the 'pregnancy bible'. It has been updated to cover new advances in medicine and to make it more relevant to modern mothers, but still retains its no nonsense, straight talking approach to conception, pregnancy and labour. There is a 'text book' element to this book, which many may find a little clinical and off putting, but it does provide a reassuring amount of medical detail and also offers an insight into both classic and modern pregnancy practices.
3) Being Pregnant, Giving Birth: A National Childbirth Trust Guide by Mary Nolan (Thorsons, L9.99) - this is an excellent guide for new mothers, as it is aimed at providing information about pregnancy whilst also tackling the fears surrounding childbirth. It is easy to read with clear language and important sections bullet pointed into quick lists, and also includes plenty of quotes from real life parents which helps to give some relevance to all of the factual details.
4) Conception, Pregnancy and Birth, by Miriam Stoppard (Dorling Kindersley, L15.99) - Miriam Stoppard is one of Britain's leading childbirth experts, and this book has been one of the best selling pregnancy books for a number of years now. It is stuffed full of helpful and informative advice and facts about pregnancy from fertility right through to infant care, and recent additions also have a helpful section for dads.
5) The New Pregnancy and Childbirth Book, by Sheila Kitzinger (Penguin, L15.99) - this classic guide is also written by another one of Britain's leading childbirth experts Shelia Kitzinger, who has campaigned since the sixties to allow women the rights to choose their own antenatal and birth care, rather than just being forced to submit to medical advisor's restrictions. Kitzinger firmly encourages women to choose what feels right to them, and helps you to understand all of the pregnancy processes so that you can make informed decisions about your pregnancy and birthing care. This book is full of practical suggestions from massage through to breathing and pelvic floor exercises, and there is plenty of information provided to cover most of the questions you may have on pregnancy.
Websites
The Internet is a rich resource for all kinds of information, but remember anyone can publish anything they like online, so try and stick to advice from the bigger, more reliable pregnancy websites such as:
* www.nhs.uk/Pregnancy - the NHS provides a wealth of medical information about pregnancy as well as plenty of helpful tips and advice for new mums.
* www.babyworld.co.uk -babyworld offers expert advice to parents about pregnancy, birth and caring for babies or toddlers, and also has an active forum where parents can chat to each other online.
* www.babycentre.co.uk - this is a complete online resource for new and expectant parents featuring resources such as unique baby names, newborn baby care, antenatal classes and birthing advice.
You can also find out more about pregnancy from your GP or midwife, who will also be able to recommend local parenting and antenatal/post natal classes so you can make friends and talk to other parents in the same situations as you. |
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