Expecting 411 by Michele Hakakha Md
Congratulations You're pregnant Now, where do you turn to for the best advice? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those women who came before you--and combine it with the solid medical advice from a renowned Beverly Hills' OB/GYN and nationally known pediatrician? Expecting 411 is the answer: smart, up-to-date and refreshingly free of paranoia, this is the book you'll turn to for quick answers to your most pressing questions. Inside, you'll find:
- Is this normal? From morning sickness to stretch marks, you'll learn what's expected--and what's not.
- Is it safe? Sushi? Hair dye? Coffee? Get detailed do's and don'ts.
- How much weight should I gain? Find the latest guidelines.
- Breastfeeding 101. Learn the secrets of nursing from an expert.
- Detailed advice on prepping for parenthood, including all the decisions you need to make. What tests are required? Are optional?
- Easy-to-find answers on natural childbirth, nutrition, epidurals, when to call the doc and more
- New guidelines for child birth--new advice on waiting to clamp and cut the umbilical cord after delivery.
- Zika: What you need to know to keep you and your baby safe.
- The latest research on autism risk factors during pregnancy: What you need to know and what to do to lower the risks.
- Home births: expanded info you need to make an informed decision on where to deliver.
Ari Brown, M.D., FAAP, is a trusted source for children's healthcare information, serving as a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and a medical advisor to Parents Magazine. She is a regularly featured parenting expert on the Rachael Ray Show. She has also appeared on NBC's Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, in the New York Times and Time Magazine. She has been in private practice since 1995.
Dr. Brown promotes child advocacy on the legislative committee for the Texas Pediatric Society, the communications council for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and advisor to the Texas Medical Association's Be-Wise Immunize program. She was awarded Outstanding Young Professional by her university's alumni association and the prestigious Profiles in Power Award by the Austin Business Journal for her service to the community. Dr. Brown was also voted Austin's Favorite Pediatrician in 2004.
Denise Fields is a consumer advocate who, along with her husband Alan, has made a career out of chronicling life's milestones. Her previous best-selling books have included a money-saving guide to weddings (BRIDAL BARGAINS, 700,000 copies sold) and baby gear (BABY BARGAINS, 850,000 copies sold).
Fields has been a frequent guest on NBC's Today Show and Oprah. Fields has also been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and featured in People Magazine.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781889392585 |
| ISBN 10 | 1889392588 |
| Title | Expecting 411 |
| Author | Michele Hakakha Md |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Windsor Peak Press |
| Year published | 2017-07-11 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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