Pea in a Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Beyond

By Linda Goldberg

Book Overview

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Pregnancy and childbirth are not what they used to be. Back in the good ol' days, mothers-to-be visited their obstetricians once a month, did exactly what they were told, and gave birth while heavily sedated or anesthetized. Their partners paced nervously in the waiting room, barred from the inner sanctum of the labor and delivery rooms. Although some expectant parents still stand on the sidelines, more choose to be active players. If you want to be a participant rather than a spectator in the birth of your baby, Pea in a Pod, Third Edition is your playbook.

Up-to-date and complete, Pea in a Pod is a "one-stop-shopping"guide that provides a wealth of pertinent, accurate information for expectant parents. With topics that begin with fertilization and continue through pregnancy, childbirth, and baby's first year, this comprehensive work could easily be called Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, and the Newborn. After presenting a general overview of available birthing options and caregiver choices, the book offers a detailed description of conception and fetal development, along with the physical and emotional changes to expect during pregnancy. It provides important nutritional guidelines; exercise plans for the mother-to-be, new mother, and cesarean mother; information on prenatal tests and procedures; and a wealth of hints for the father-to-be, labor partner, and new father. Also included is a variety of effective relaxation techniques and breathing methods to help manage the work of labor. And since every labor is different and may not necessarily go "by the book," labor variations are discussed along with the most common interventions and medications. The final chapters focus on the basics of infant care, detailing such topics as breastfeeding, childhood immunizations, and infant massage. Clear, step-by-step instructions for handling emergencies such as choking are presented, as well as directions for performing infant CPR.

The birth of a baby is one of the most significant events in a parent's lifetime. Whether this is your first birth or your first "prepared" birth, Pea in a Pod will help make the journey from pregnancy to parenthood both memorable and rewarding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075700489X
• ISBN13: 9780757004896
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Square One Publishers
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Book

Bought this book for a friend who is getting ready to have a baby and she loves it. She refers to it for every consern, question and ideas! She has learned many new things and feels that this book has prepaired her for her baby!

Fabulous book for expecting parents!

I was lucky enough to have Linda Goldberg for a teacher ~ she taught the breastfeeding class I attended earlier this year. Immediately after the class, I got this book. It's wonderful! It's clear and full of useful and important information. I highly recommend it to soon to be moms and dads!

A solid choice for any would-be informed mother to be

Motherhood is something the majority of women will experience at some point. "Peas in a Pod: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Beyond" is a complete and comprehensive reference for mothers who want to best take care of their children and have all the knowledge they need at their disposal. Frequently asked questions, advice on breast-feeding, immunizations, and more, "Peas in a Pod" is packed with color photos and a solid choice for any would-be informed mother to be.

Fantastic resource!!

This is my first pregnancy and I can not recommend this book enough! I found it to be very comprehensive on the topics I had questions about and offered information on ones I had not even contemplated needing to know about. I would encourage any mom-in-training to check out this great book!

Best Pregnancy Book I've Seen!

I'm in my third pregnancy and thought there was nothing new to learn. Wrong! My mother-in-law gave me PEA IN A POD in my second month, and it has become my bible. It answers questions I didn't even know I had! Its organization and user-friendly layout makes it easy to find any topic. All the info is up-to-date, including lists of resources on every subject. An added bonus are the "extras," the many photos, charts, tips, and cartoon drawings. My husband has even consulted it more than once. Don't let the "cute" cover fool you. This book is a serious and complete pregnancy guide. If you are going to get just one pregnancy book, this is the one to get.