Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes : Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby by Cheryl Judith Alkon (2010, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSpringer Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101932603328
ISBN-139781932603323
eBay Product ID (ePID)73442312

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Number of Pages198 Pages
Publication NameBalancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes : Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
SubjectPregnancy & Childbirth, Gynecology & Obstetrics
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
AuthorCheryl Judith Alkon
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-053469
Dewey Edition22
eBook FormatUnspecified
Dewey Decimal618.3
Table Of ContentThe Early Days; 1. Recommendations for trying to conceive: If You Can, You've Gotta Plan; The First Trimester: Grace Under Pressure 2. I See Two Lines C Now What?; 3. What do I Eat?; 4. Tests and Bloods and Rockin' Goals: Pregnancy Assessemnts and Prenatal Exams; The Second and Third Trimesters: Things Keep Growing and Growing 5. In the Thick of It; 6. Approaching the Big Day; Hello, Mama! 7. The Big Day; 8. The New Mom, With Diabetes; When Blood Sugar Control Isn't Enough Infertility and Pregnancy Loss; Other Resources.
SynopsisA guide for diabetic mothers-to-be. It explains everything from what is diabetes to labor, delivery, and infertility. It includes medical facts, first person reports, and interviews from women living with diabetes who share their pregnancy related experiences., A down-to-earth insider's guide to a healthy pregnancy with diabetes Thinking about having a baby but worried about your type 1 or type 2 diabetes? There's a reason for concern: uncontrolled diabetes can lead to health complications for both women and their children. But keeping a tight rein on your blood sugars-before and during pregnancy-can help reduce if not eliminate the risks. Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes explains exactly how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible while balancing the rigors of insulin, diet, exercise, and blood sugar control that are the foundation of diabetes management. Author Cheryl Alkon has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, and brings a wealth of understanding to the subject. Including the insights of more than 50 women with diabetes and leading medical experts, as well as the latest scientific research, Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes covers: Finding the right doctor Pre-pregnancy planning The first, second, and third trimesters Labor and delivery Managing your health needs with those of your child Infertility and pregnancy loss With this myth-busting resource, you'll be armed with the essential information, hope, and inspiration you need for a healthy pregnancy., A down-to-earth insider s guide to a healthy pregnancy with diabetes Thinking about having a baby but worried about your type 1 or type 2 diabetes? There s a reason for concern: uncontrolled diabetes can lead to health complications for both women and their children. But keeping a tight rein on your blood sugars before and during pregnancy can help reduce if not eliminate the risks. Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes explains exactly how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible while balancing the rigors of insulin, diet, exercise, and blood sugar control that are the foundation of diabetes management. Author Cheryl Alkon has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, and brings a wealth of understanding to the subject. Including the insights of more than 50 women with diabetes and leading medical experts, as well as the latest scientific research, Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes covers: Finding the right doctor Pre-pregnancy planning The first, second, and third trimesters Labor and delivery Managing your health needs with those of your child Infertility and pregnancy loss With this myth-busting resource, you ll be armed with the essential information, hope, and inspiration you need for a healthy pregnancy. ", A down-to-earth insiderås guide to a healthy pregnancy with diabetes Thinking about having a baby but worried about your type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Thereås a reason for concern: uncontrolled diabetes can lead to health complications for both women and their children. But keeping a tight rein on your blood sugarsõbefore and during pregnancyõcan help reduce if not eliminate the risks. Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes explains exactly how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible while balancing the rigors of insulin, diet, exercise, and blood sugar control that are the foundation of diabetes management. Author Cheryl Alkon has lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 30 years, and brings a wealth of understanding to the subject. Including the insights of more than 50 women with diabetes and leading medical experts, as well as the latest scientific research, Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes covers: Finding the right doctor Pre-pregnancy planning The first, second, and third trimesters Labor and delivery Managing your health needs with those of your child Infertility and pregnancy loss With this myth-busting resource, youåll be armed with the essential information, hope, and inspiration you need for a healthy pregnancy. ", Diabetes affects women of all life stages. According to the CDC, about 1.85 million women, in the US, of reproductive age (18-44 years) have Diabetes. If not managed properly, expectant mothers with Diabetes are more likely to encounter complications such as Preeclampsia, Birth Defects, other health problems and infections. Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby is a down to earth guide for diabetic mothers-to-be. The book explains everything from what is Diabetes to labour, delivery and infertility. Unlike existing books written in dry scientific language, this is a unique patient-written guidebook that includes medical facts, first person reports and interviews from women living with Diabetes who share their pregnancy related experiences. Topics covered include: What is Diabetes? Finding the right Doctor The first, second and third trimesters Labour and delivery Balancing your health needs with those of your child Infertility and pregnancy loss Resources Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes is a complete guide for diabetic women who want to successfully plan their pregnancies.
LC Classification NumberRG580.D5

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