Guia Sencilla Para Tener Un Bebe [The Simple Guide to Having a Baby] - by Parent Trust for Washington Children (Paperback)

About the Book

Offers information on topics ranging from circumcision and vaginal birth after cesarean to pregnancy safeguards and warning signs of complications.

Book Synopsis

Now available in Spanish: The Simple Guide to Having a Baby (Guía Sencilla Para Tener Un Bebé). It's a keep-it-simple, just-the-basics guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who do not want to be overwhelmed by too much information.

Finally, a Spanish edition of The Simple Guide to Having a Baby written by the authors of the million-copy selling Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn. It's a simple, just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who want only the most important, how-to information on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. The book addresses such concerns as how to stay healthy during pregnancy, how to handle labor pain and birth, and how to care for a new baby. It communicates the most salient information in simple, clear language any Spanish reader can understand.

About the Author

Janet Whalley, a registered nurse and lactation consultant (IBCLC), has been a childbirth educator since 1975.

Penny Simkin, a physical therapist, has been a childbirth educator and doula since 1968. She trains childbirth educators, doulas, and doula trainers and frequently conducts workshops for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.

Ann Keppler, a registered nurse and lactation consultant (IBCLC), has taught childbirth classes and new-parent classes since 1975.

Janelle Durham, a social worker, has worked with new parents since 1993. She is a birth doula, childbirth educator, and lactation educator.