NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST: COMPLETE BOOK

This guide, written by the experts from the National Childbirth Trust, is full of information and covers every stage of pregnancy from conception through to labour, birth and the early days with a new baby.It c overs:The first trimester (up to 12 weeks) - planning for the early stages; how to cope with pregnancy sickness; what's on offer in antenatal care; sensible diet; how to deal with miscarriage or termination.The second trimester (12 to 28 weeks) - diet, exercise and weight gain; adjusting your workload; relationships and sex; preparing a child for the arrival of a sibling.The third trimester - birth preparation through relaxation; breathing exercises and massage; preparing for labour; being overdue.Stage 4 - the birth: what actually happens in labour; long/short labours; caesareans; assisted deliveries.After the birth; body changes and new emotions; feeding your baby; settling in at home; postnatal exercises and classes.