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You're not a little kid anymore. As a young adult, you have important decisions to make. Your growing independence and your developing sexuality are part of the thrill and joy of being a teen—but these factors also mean you have to take responsibility for your own life. Your parents can't do it all for you Some teenagers choose to have sex—and others wait. Some teens who opt for sex will also opt for contraception—but others will not. Others will get pregnant even while using contraception. Once...

First published in 1990: The book discusse the use of Biomedical engineering in Reproductive Medicine.

This book, written for all members of the primary health care team, covers all aspects of women's health care. The text has been completely revised and updated from previous editions - and several new chapters added. The writing style is straightforward and to the point, and packed with readily accessible information and advice. The most common aspects of women's health care covered: menstrual problems, menopause, contraception, vaginal discharge, incontinence, unwanted pregnancy,endometriosis (...

Lists and evaluates the safety of environmental substances that may affect the development of unborn children, ranging from common household materials to those found in the workplace and in the general environment.

This broad treatise, published in three volumes, provides a systematic overview of the biological aspects and problems of hu-man growth and development from conception to full maturity. The first volume of this series, in three parts, is devoted to the rapidly expanding field of brain development. World-wide contributions touch on physiological, biochemical and structural aspects of de-velopment in humans, and in animals where appropriate. The text is richly accompanied by illustrations and refe...

"The complete self-help guide to using magnet therapy to reverse 35 health conditions from one of the nation's leading magnet experts. Complete information on how magnets heal along with success stories of people who reversed their health problems with magnets."--Provided by publisher.

'There's a kid at school who gets extra help from a special teacher. He has temper tantrums when he is angry and sometimes finds it hard to pay attention. He might even have been to a special school to learn how to behave appropriately in class. This kid might be a little different from others in some ways ... but this kid is NOT STUPID! Can you solve the mystery of the special kid?' This book offers a fun and accessible introduction for the friend of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (A...

The 24/7 Baby Doctor is the essential twenty-first-century reference guide for new parents. Doing away with the often intimidating “What to Expect” approach of so many parenting books, Dr. Victoria Rogers McEvoy coaches readers in an encouraging, you-can-do-this voice, telling parents what they can do and when they need to consult their doctor. She asks (and answers) all key questions, on topics such as sleep, food, crying, stooling, spitting up, development, health and safety, and technology. S...

Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment, Seventh Edition is the eagerly awaited new edition of the discipline-leading text that has been at the forefront of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of fetal genetic disorders for over 36 years. The seventh edition continues the long-established tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with this text. The book builds on the foundations of preconception and prenatal genetic counseling and the original pillars of p...

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual a...

Einem neuen Konzept folgend, schildert die "Human- embryologie" die gesamte Ontogenese des Menschen, ausgehend von allgemeinen entwicklungsbiologischen Fragen }ber pr{- natale Diagnostik bis hin zur Problematik des Schwanger- schaftsabbruchs. Das Buch enth{lt sehr umfangreiches Bild- material, das ich }berwiegend auf menchliche Embryonen st}tzt.

The advent of assisted conception procedures such as in-vitro fertili sation (IVF) has provided the impetus for exploration of the factors that lead to the establishment of pregnancy. This collection of papers from leading research workers brings together current concepts of the processes which may be of importance in implantation. The complex signals from the embryo to the ovary, endometrium and myometrium are now being revealed through studies in both primates and other mammalian species. This...

Si quieres aprender a vivir mejor y alcanzar la salud plena en mente, cuerpo y espíritu, este libro es para ti. La doctora Radharani Jiménez te guía por ese camino que estás deseando recorrer para alcanzar tu transformación y sentirte fuerte, vital y llena de energía.   En El gran libro de la salud integral femenina verás que su concepto Integrativo de la «estrella de la salud» rescata el lado más humano de la medicina, vuelve a unir ciencia con espiritualidad y entiende la salud como un t...

Describes the changes brought about by pregnancy and childbirth, offers advice on nutrition and exercise, and discusses the first year of motherhood.