The New Art And Science Of Pregnancy And Childbirth 1st Edition Tan Thiam Chye by Tan Thiam Chye, Tan Kim Ten, Tan Heng Hao, John Tee Chee Seng 9812779396, 9789812779397 instant download after payment.

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 contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns. Contents: Pre-pregnancy Care: Pre-pregnancy Vaccination; Sexual Position and Timing for Conception; Baby Gender Selection -- Boy or Girl?; All About Your Pregnancy: Before the First Antenatal Visit; Thalassemia Tests; Antenatal Ultrasound Scans; Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy; Concerns About Your Delivery: Birth Plan and Role of a Doula; Induction of Labor (IOL); Fetal Monitoring During Labor; Vacuum and Forceps Delivery; Cord Blood Banking; Postnatal and Baby Care: Baby Blues and Depression; Breastfeeding; Care of the Newborn; Resuming Sexual Relations and Contraception; Myths about Confinement; and other papers.