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The pregnancy book

Title:
The pregnancy book. Your complete guide to: a healthy pregnancy, labour, giving birth and life with your new baby.
Published:
Health Promotion England (HPE), September 2001, on behalf of the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland.
Description:
This book provides information on many aspects of pregnancy including: your health; conception; how the baby develops; deciding where to have your baby; feelings and relationships during pregnancy; antenatal care and classes; options for feeding your baby; a section for expectant fathers; problems in pregnancy; what you need for your baby; labour and birth; when pregnancy goes wrong; the first days with your new baby; babies who need special care; the early weeks - you; the early weeks - your baby; thinking about the next baby; rights and benefits information and a list of useful organisations.
Format:
A4, 146 pages, book.
Other formats:
None.
Target group:
First time expectant mothers.

Available from:
This publication is available to first time expectant mothers through primary care services (antenatal clinics, GPs or health visitors).

It is purchased by Central Health Promotion Resource Services for distribution via Trusts in their Health and Social Services Board areas.

ISBN:
1 874602 33 6
Additional information:
The pregnancy book has been written with advice from: Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association, Department of Health, Maternity Alliance, National Childbirth Trust, Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, St. John Ambulance.
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