Common Sense Pregnancy
By Jeanne Faulkner
Navigating a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth for Mother and Baby. Ten Speed Press, 2015.
Summary of Common Sense Pregnancy book by Jeanne Faulkner
No-nonsense advice for expecting mothers, including guidance on labor, testing, natural childbirth, dealing with medical staff, and what to do when postpartum depression sets in.
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What do you get from this book? Practical and straightforward information on what to expect during and after pregnancy
Avoid “fear-based” pregnancy and put together the right labor team
Choose your food carefully, and only get the tests you really need
Learn everything you can before giving birth so you’re ready for the unexpected
Medical and natural inductions are tempting but usually unnecessary; regular contractions are the surest way to tell you’re in labor
Know what to expect during labor so you don’t panic when the pain hits
Even the most well-laid birth plan can’t account for everything—sometimes C-sections are necessary
Expect lots of tests after your baby is born and have a strategy for handling postpartum
The first week home is the hardest, especially when you’re trying to decide on breast or bottle feeding
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Who should read Common Sense Pregnancy book
- Labor nurses
- expecting mothers
- partners of expecting mothers
- midwives and doulas in training
- med students
- physician assistants
About the author of Common Sense Pregnancy
Jeanne Faulkner
Jeanne Faulkner is a registered nurse, motivational speaker, and women’s advocate dedicated to strengthening the feminine role in society, whether as a mother or in the workplace. As a writer for FitPregnancy.com, she educates women on the fundamentals of pregnancy, childcare, and raising children while holding a steady job.
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