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Die Mi13bildungen und angeborenen Erkrankungen beanspruchen unser Interesse nach verschiedener Richtung hin. Sie haben vor allem eine anatomisch -pathologische, physiologische, klinische - besonders chirur- gische und geburtshilfliche - und auch rechtliche Bedeutung. Alle Tatsachen aus den erwahnten Disziplinen GBPlnden sich zerstreut in den yerschiedensten Lehr- und Handbiichern, einzelnen Abhandlungen. Da- durch wird eine schnelle Orientierung in erster Linie dem Studierenden, dem beschiiftigt...

This is an account based on interviews with women who have already had a hysterectomy giving supportive information on pre-operative fears, descriptions of the procedures involved in surgery, and advice on being able to go back to work and a regular aerobics class. It is aimed at those who have already had a hysterectomy, those who are contemplating the operation, their families and friends, GP's, nurses and surgeons so that they may be better equipped to inform the patients appropriately and to...

An astute and vivid collection of personal essays about caesarean birth MY CAESAREAN features writing by novelists, poets, essayists, and journalists. At a time when more and more women exalt the experience of vaginal childbirth - even forgoing the epidural - those who give birth by C-section are increasingly isolated, harboring feelings of shame and guilt long after. For some women, the C-section represents a loss of control over their birth. For others, the cesarean is a life-saving operation,...

This first-of-its-kind handbook offers crucial information on the safety of drugs taken during pregnancy. It covers an exhaustive list of common and less common drugs and provides for each drug the FDA letter categorization and newly approved “Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR)” systems for rating drug risks in pregnancy, imposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Drugs in Pregnancy: A Handbook for Pharmacists and Physicians covers the pregnancy ramifications of using an...

Preparation for birth is often marked with fear and anxiety but this need not be the case. Birth is a natural process with which a woman's body is designed to cope. A pregnant woman who is physically and emotionally prepared for the experience will have a much more positive birth experience and is better able to manage labour and delivery. The techniques that enable a pregnant woman to become more in touch with her body and baby can be leant and practised at home. As many are done with a partner...

A practical, down-to-earth guide to managing diabetes and pregnancy from an educator, nutrition professional, and mother living with diabetes. Diabetes during pregnancy can be a scary experience for women, whether they are diagnosed with gestational diabetes or have been living type 1 or type 2 diabetes for years. This book gives moms-to-be practical, easy-to-follow, and reassuring advice to successfully manage diabetes during the nine months of pregnancy. It answers common questions such as: Ca...

Every year 35,000 women in the UK suffer from postnatal depression. It follows that at some point further on they are likely to ask the question 'Do I/we want another baby?' This guide will support parents and professionals in the decision-making process and in planning for another pregnancy and the postnatal period. It will also consider the implications of deciding not to have another child. The book combines the author’s personal experience with real-life stories from other parents as well as...

The History of Gynecological Treatment of Women’s Pelvic Pain and the Recent Emergence of Pain Sensitization is a historical account on how women have been treated for the problems of pelvic pain. It describes the earliest reports of women suffering from pelvic pain that seem to suggest the presence of something beyond any understanding prior to the late twentieth century. This book is for awareness of the condition and will help readers understand the complex presentations of pelvic pain: the s...

Based on encyclopedias, medical journals, historical, and literary sources, this collection of interdisciplinary essays focuses on the intersection of women, gender, and disease in England and France. Diverse critical perspectives highlight contributions women made to the scientific and medical communities of the eighteenth century. In spite of obstacles encountered in spaces dominated by men, women became midwives, and wrote self-help manuals on women's health, hygiene, and domestic economy. Ex...

This guide follows the nutritional programme which was designed by the authors to counter the symptoms of PMS. It puts forward a complete step-by-step programme that sets out to teach women sufferers how to reverse the dietary deficiency that leads to PMS. It explains how particular foods may cause or eliminate the syndrome and describes how correct diet, exercise and positive thoughts can help sufferers become symptom free.

African-American women face unique challenges during pregnancy. Here is a they can turn to for medical information, health advice, and emotional support during this exhilarating, and sometimes anxious, time. Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, an esteemed Ob-Gyn, explains all the bodily changes, feelings, and medical procedures you may encounter when pregnant. From planning a pregnancy to caring for your newborn, Dr. Hutcherson provides comforting wisdom from her years of experience as a doctor and mother of...

This invaluable guide is an ideal companion for anyone seeking to maximize their chance of conception, offering a healthy start to pregnancy through alternative regimes and holistic techniques. All the most commonly-asked questions are answered thoroughly and sensitively: the issues surrounding the decision to have a baby; planning an approach that includes eating the correct foods and the right type of exercise; understanding which factors count for and against a successful conception; and know...