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In addition to the annual exam with the gynecologist it is very important for women to take responsibility for the unique health issues that they may face. This book is designed to lead you through conditions and diseases that particularly affect women and the procedures likely to be used to diagnose and treat them. For each condition Dr. Stoppard lists the symptoms explains the cause recommends a doctor's visit or not explains how the doctor might treat the problem and explains some things you can do yourself to alleviate the problem. Dr. Stoppard explains the healthy female body fertility and conception contraception menopause genital problems menstrual problems pelvic problems sexual problems sexually transmitted diseases fertility problems and procedures and operations that women may have to experience. Fully illustrated Well Woman also includes a glossary of terms and a list of useful addresses for more information and support.
A down-to-earth guide to everything you really want to know about periods, skin care, relationships, exams, and much, much more! From menstruation to masturbation, losing your virginity, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, exercise, and good skin care, Dr Stoppard addresses all the new experiences that come into a girl's life when she moves into her teen years. In plain language and even-handed advice, Dr Stoppard provides girls with all the information they need to make informed decisions about their life. "I have no simple answer as to when you're old enough to have sex. No one can tell you this. The answer is, when you're able to cope with sexual relationships - and this varies." She encourages girls to talk to their parents or older sibling about these sensitive issues, even when it seems impossible. The book also provides a list of useful addresses for further support.
A practical guide to HRT and how it can improve your physical and emotional well-being during and after the menopause
Leading health expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard addresses different aspects of women's health in this indispensable series.
There's more to good sex than just great technique. Couples must connect on an emotional level and be able to communicate their needs and desires. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and with explanations specifically tailored for both men and women Dr. Miriam Stoppard's Healthy Sex explains the many aspects of healthy sexuality in detail including: responses to arousal and orgasm; how to attract a partner; expanding your sexual repertoire; all the components of foreplay; and the specifics physical and emotional of love-making.
You've made it through pregnancy and giving birth have made it home with your newborn and now don't know what to do with her. No need to worry with Dr. Miriam Stoppard's primer on newborn care. She begins with a detailed description of how your baby will look when you get her home. In photos and easy-to-understand language she describes the appearance of your baby's skin hair eyes mouth navel and genitals. She teaches how to hold and care for your baby as well as passes along important advice on bonding with the newborn for both mothers and fathers. Dr. Stoppard offers instruction and pros and cons of both breast and bottle feeding. She includes guidance for bathing changing and dressing the baby as well as a complete section on your baby's sleep needs and preferences. (Always put your baby on her back to sleep.) A final chapter addresses overcoming the temptation to always stay in and finding the right equipment to get you and your baby out of the house.
A practical guide to preparing yourself for childbirth whether in hospital or at home. Giving birth can be the scariest thing ever to happen in a woman's life. But knowing your options in advance can make the process a whole lot easier. Dr. Stoppard presents all the options for home and hospital births as well as detailed explanations of the birth process; checklists for your trip to the hospital; explanations of early labour and all the signs of pre-labour; a detailed guide to the second and third stages of labour with options for natural birth and pain management; partner coaching and relaxation techniques at every stage; an overview of special procedures and complications that could happen during birth; as well as a section on post-partum 'returning to normal' with exercises and suggestions for making the transition easier. This book also provides a listing of useful addresses for further support.
Many women choose not to undertake hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause and want to go through the lifestage naturally. Dr. Stoppard explains the process of menopause in detail including the health risks associated with menopause--osteoporosis heart attacks and strokes and breast cancer and makes recommendations on how to best prevent these conditions. She also explains the alternative natural methods available to alleviate the symptoms of menopause: naturopathy aromatherapy homeopathy herbalism acupuncture acupressure massage osteopathy chiropractics and yoga. She recommends a proper diet as well as an exercise program and discusses how to have a healthy sex life well into your later years.
Pregnancy and labour place heavy demands on your body so preparing yourself is important. Dr. Miriam Stoppard has put together a guide that navigates you through all the changes your body will experience during pregnancy and tells you what to eat complete with food lists and nutritional requirements; how to exercise during pregnancy with easy-to-follow illustrations of the exercises; how to take care of yourself including relaxation techniques; an explanation of common health problems; and a guide for a sensual pregnancy.
The moment you find out you're pregnant or even when you're thinking about getting pregnant nothing but questions come to mind. How much weight should I gain? What if I start spotting? How do I figure out when I am due? When do I call the doctor for the first prenatal check-up? What should I eat while I am pregnant? And many many more. In Prenatal Care Dr. Stoppard has taken care to answer all the questions you have about your pregnancy as well as provide all the information you need to make informed decisions about your birth choices. The book also includes helpful full-color illustrations.
A woman's breasts undergo some of the most visible and radical development of any part of her body. Breasts continue to change even after they are fully grown. A basic knowledge of the elements that make up the breasts and their working parts will prepare you for a lifetime of changes with confidence. Through illustration and photographs as well as helpful sidebar material and examples Dr. Stoppard thoroughly explains proper breast-self examination; benign breast changes (cysts versus tumors nipple discharge etc.); the assessment and treatment of breast cancer; as well as provides a list of resources and programs for more information and support.