The Pregnancy Book 2009
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Document type:
Reference
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Author:
Department of Health
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Published date:
29 October 2009
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Publication format:
A4
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Product number:
286153
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Gateway reference:
Not required
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Pages:
196
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Copyright holder:
Crown
A key Department of Health publication, The Pregnancy Book has been revised and will be given free to expectant mothers and parents in England. The book is extremely popular and a trusted authority on all aspects of maternity. By providing in-depth support, useful contact information and advice on rights and benefits, the book is an excellent addition to the support provided by maternity teams. The book’s content has been updated to reflect new policies, changing social trends and advice and guidance. The design has been modernised to reflect a more contemporary style. The Pregnancy Book is a complete guide to:
- a healthy pregnancy
- labour and childbirth
- the first weeks with a new baby
The Pregnancy Book aims to:
- support the mother, her partner and baby throughout the whole process
- explain the different aspects of pregnancy, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing of all involved
- help midwives and health visitors explain the pregnancy process and act as an addition to their advice, ensuring they have support in their work.
- Download The Pregnancy Book 2009 (updated 30 June 2010) (LARGE FILE) (PDF, 11801K)
- Download cover and contents - updated 30 June 2010 (PDF, 281K)
- Download introduction, Your pregnancy at a glance and Chapter 1: Becoming pregnant (PDF, 1035K)
- Download Chapter 2: How your baby develops (PDF, 381K)
- Download Chapter 3: Your health in pregnancy (PDF, 920K)
- Download Chapter4: Antenatal care - updated 30 June 2010 (PDF, 1465K)
- Download Chapter 5: Conditions and problems in pregnancy (PDF, 792K)
- Download Chapter 6: Choosing where to have your baby (PDF, 400K)
- Download Chapter 7: Feelings and relationships - updated 30 June 2010 (PDF, 526K)
- Download Chapter 8: Labour and birth (PDF, 1237K)
- Download Chapter 9: Feeding your baby (PDF, 1104K)
- Download Chapter 10: The first days with your baby, and Chapter 11: What you need for your baby (PDF, 1834K)
- Download Chapter 12: The early weeks - you, and Chapter 13: The early weeks - your baby (PDF, 952K)
- Download Chapter 14: Babies who need additional care (PDF, 256K)
- Download Chapter 15: The loss of your baby (PDF, 281K)
- Download Chapter 16: Thinking about your next baby? (PDF, 165K)
- Download Chapter 17: Rights and benefits - updated 30 June 2010 (PDF, 762K)
- Download The NHS Constitution, glossary of useful terms, list of useful organisations, and index (PDF, 823K)
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