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The Essential Facts About Your Pregnancy at Your Fingertips: Taking Care of Your Changing Body; Your Growing Baby, Month by Month; Nutrition for Two; Exercise and Relaxation; Working with Your Healthcare Providers; Getting Ready to Deliver; Bringing Baby Home..... Newly pregnant women are bombarded with more information than ever before. This co...
This 1988 book brings together leading scholars from a range of disciplines concerned with the study of the transition to parenthood. The text discusses the reasons why some new parents experience an enhanced sense of self and a deepening of important relationships, whereas others experience crisis and conflict.
The birth of a child is important in the lives of women, families, and communities. But as a metaphor for pastoral practice, it is a sadly underdeveloped theme in theology and ministry. The author offers a remedy for this lack with this unique work, urging the incorporation into worship of Scripture with allusions to birthing--which would enliven the church's theology.
The number of '' must - have'' baby products has exploded in recent years, spawning a whole category of baby - gear guides targeting new parents. The Expectant Parents' Companion goes beyond these product guides and helps moms - and dads - to - be prioritize all of the practical things they need to do to prepare for baby's arrival and decide for themselves which baby products will help make their first year with a new baby easier and simpler. In her trademark reassuring tone that emphasizes simplicity and practicality, Kathleen Huggins offers advice on which items to buy, which to borrow, and which are not worth getting, plus guidance on what parents can do to create a safe and comfortable e...
Presents information on stresses in the environment, their causes, effects, and possible ways to minimize or eliminate them.
Monitoring mothers : a recent history of following the doctor's orders -- The science : does breastfeeding make smarter, happier, and healthier babies? -- Minding your own (risky) business : health and personal responsibility -- From the womb to the breast : total motherhood and risk-free children -- Scaring mothers : the government campaign for breastfeeding -- Conclusion : whither breastfeeding?
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Presents articles on health in the workplace including injuries, physical and mental illnesses, worker's compensation, and social issues.