The new art and science of pregnancy and childbirth : what you want to know from your obstetrician / Tan Thiam Chye ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tan, Thiam Chye.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pregnancy--Popular works.

Pregnancy.

Childbirth--Popular works.

Childbirth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (340 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Jersey ; Singapore : World Scientific, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, "What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?", "Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant?", and "Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?" Written by a diverse team of contribu

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Preface; About The Authors; About KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Book Reviews; Acknowledgements; Part 1 : Pre-pregnancy Care; Chapter 1 Pre-Pregnancy Preparation; Start Young; Pre-pregnancy Supplementation; Pre-conception Check-up; Optimize Your Medical Conditions; Avoid High-risk Activities; Chapter 2 Pre-Pregnancy Vaccination; Screening for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases; Rubella (German Measles); Varicella zoster (Chicken Pox) Infection; Hepatitis B; Chapter 3 Sexual Positions and Timing of Conception; Missionary Position; Rear Entry; Side Entry; Effective Maneuvres

Sexual Positions that are not Recommended for ConceptionPredicting Your Timing of Ovulation; 1. Basal body temperature; 2. Changes in your body; 3. Ovulation test kits; Chapter 4 Baby Gender Selection - Boy or Gir?; How is Your Baby's Sex Determined?; Scienti.c Basis for Gender Selection; Gender Selection Options - Natural Methods; 1. Shettles method (male offspring); 2. Shettles method (female offspring); Gender Selection Kits; Myths; Chapter 5 I Can' t Get Pregnant! Is There Anything Wrong?; How Does a Pregnancy Happen?; Am I Subfertile?; What can Possibly be Wrong?

Female Factor SubfertilityMale Factor Subfertility; Chapter 6 Am I Pregnant?; What is a Pregnancy Test Kit?; How Accurate are the Pregnancy Test Kits?; Part 2 : All About Your Pregnancy; Chapter 7 Before the First Antenatal Visit; Start Folic Acid Supplementation; No Raw Sushi Please; Keep Your Exercise Regime to a Moderate Pace; Choosing Your Obstetrician; Delivering in a Restructured Maternity Hospital; Delivering in a Private Maternity Hospital; Be Comfortable with Your Obstetrician and Build a Rapport; Chapter 8 What do I Expect During My First Antenatal Visit?; Come Prepared

Tell Us About Your LifestyleHistory of Previous Pregnancies; Record Your Menstrual Calendar; Calculate Your EDD; Use of Pregnancy Calendar Wheel; Pregnancy date calculator from the Internet; Chapter 9 Is My Baby Normal?; First Trimester: Week 1- 6; First Trimester: Week 6-12; Second Trimester: Week 13-16; Second Trimester: Week 17-24; Second Trimester: Week 25-28; Third Trimester: Week 29-34; Third Trimester: Week 35-40; Chapter 10 Genetic Syndromes in Family:Is My Baby at Risk?; What Causes Genetic Disorders?; What is My Risk of Genetic Disease?; Do I Need to See a Genetic Counselor?

How Do Genetic Tests Work?What are Some of the Issues Relating to Genetic Testing?; Chapter 11 Down Syndrome Tests; What is Down Syndrome?; How Do I Know if My Baby has Down Syndrome?; Screening Tests (FTS or MSS); Diagnostic Tests (Amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling); Chapter 12 Thalassemia Tests; What are the Types of Thalassemia?; How is Thalassemia Inherited?; Who Should Go for Thalassemia Screening?; What Should I Do if I Have Thalassemia Minor?; What if I Am Already Pregnant?; Chpater 13 Antenatal Blood Tests; Full Blood Count; Blood Typing; Hepatitis B Screen; Syphilis Screen

HIV Screen

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611938031

9781281938039

1281938033

9789812779410

9812779418

OCLC:

313650812