The Field Guide to Pregnancy by See, Caylie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Preface Introduction Month One

A Preface to the Weekly Developments East-West Fetal Development Confirming Your Pregnancy The Shock of the New Nutrition Insomnia Depression and Anxiety Fluid Changes: Bloating, Swollen Breasts, and Increased Urination Vaginal Bleeding and Cramping Cancer in Pregnancy Bell’s Palsy Epilepsy Metallic Taste Rhesus Factor (Rh Factor) Living with Your Liver Anatomy of a Prenatal Vitamin Checklist for Month One

Month Two

East-West Fetal Development Ultrasounds Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Nausea and Vomiting Diet for Morning Sickness Lethargy and Sluggishness Ptyalism (Drooling) Keeping an Eye on Pregnancy Nervousness about Genetic Testing Gestational Diabetes No Cons to Probiotics Travel and X-Rays Environmental Concerns When to Announce Your Pregnancy Preparing Birth Announcements Checklist for Month Two

Month Three

East-West Fetal Development Constipation and Heartburn Thyroid Nasal Congestion, Snoring, and Nosebleeds The Reality behind Feeling Fat The Ins and Outs of Intercourse Cold and Flu Facts and Prevention Strep Throat Fifth Disease How to Quit Smoking Checklist for Month Three

Month Four

East-West Fetal Development Vaginal Fluids and Infections Rearranging Your Sleeping Position Childbirth Classes Infant CPR Baby Shower Checklist for Month Four

Month Five

East-West Fetal Development Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Maternal Phenylketonuria Shortness of Breath Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chicken Pox Will and Guardian Enlarged Shoe Size Glucose Screening and Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Linea Nigra Hemorrhoids Gas and Bloating Checklist for Month Five

Month Six

East-West Fetal Development Third Trimester Checkup Body Art Vascular Changes Bleeding Gums Leg Cramps Anemia Sickle Cell Disease Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Preeclampsia, and Edema Babymoon Pregnancy-Related Skin Conditions Lyme Disease Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Pregnancy Kick Counts Fetal Hiccups Checklist for Month Six

Month Seven

East-West Fetal Development Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Syncope, Dizziness, and Fainting Incontinence Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Vivid Dreams Practical Baby Preparation Birth Plan Birthing Choices Methods and Tools to Enhance Hospital or Home Births Delivery Prep Strategies Parenting Tips Checklist for Month Seven

Month Eight

East-West Fetal Development Bed Rest Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis Headaches Baby’s Position Real, Uncomfortable Weight Gain and Fatigue Back, Sciatic, and Leg Pain Differentiating Between Braxton-Hicks and Labor Contractions Preterm Labor The Art of Flattering Photos Checklist for Month Eight

Month Nine

East-West Fetal Development Hair and Nails Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Scoliosis Multiple Sclerosis Coming to Terms with Your Readiness Nesting Evaluating Birth Interventions Group B Strep Signs of Labor A Note on Baby’s Size Herpes Syndrome and Relevance to Birth Cytomegalovirus Checklist for Month Nine

Month Ten

Breastfeeding Urinary Incontinence after Birth Processing the Placenta Postpartum Nutrition General Postpartum Support Tips

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