A comprehensive guide to pregnancy, labour and early parenthood, this book takes account of the latest developments in society, lifestyles and attitudes. It should prepare parents-to-be both emotionally and physically, and includes a week-by-week pregnancy diary. Areas examined are: conception, screening tests, diet during pregnancy, giving birth at home, pain relief in labour, abilities of the newborn baby, and exercises for before and after birth.
- ISBN10 0140263535
- ISBN13 9780140263534
- Publish Date 1 May 1997 (first published 28 September 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 October 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
- Edition 3rd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 432
- Language English