{"product_id":"the-post-pregnancy-handbook-sylvia-brown-9780312316266","title":"The Post-Pregnancy Handbook: The Only Book That Tells What the First Year Is Really All About-Physically, Emotionally, Sexually","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile a number of books exist which deal with various aspects of the postnatal experience - breastfeeding, exercise, motherhood, post-partum depression - this is the first complete source of information on what a woman experiences both physically and emotionally in the days, weeks and months after childbirth. It is also the only book in its field which balances medical advice with practical tips and numerous references to alternative remedies. From Sylvia Brown, a mother, and Mary Dowd Struck, RN, MS, CNM, a nurse\/midwife, comes \u003ci\u003eThe Post-Pregnancy Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, a wonderfully comprehensive, honest self-help guide which every new (and repeat) mother should keep by her bedside. Brown and Struck give detailed guidance on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe First Few Days \u003cbr\u003e- alleviating discomfort from the after-effects of labor or a ceasarian \u003cbr\u003e- making the hospital stay more pleasant \u003cbr\u003e- coping with possible medical complications \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe First Few Weeks \u003cbr\u003e- organizing home life with a new baby \u003cbr\u003e- surviving fatigue \u003cbr\u003e- breastfeeding successfully \u003cbr\u003e- managing older siblings, parents and friends \u003cbr\u003e- introducing a new dimension to the couple (returning to sex after childbirth) \u003cbr\u003e- navigating the new mother's dietary needs \u003cbr\u003e- identifying and overcoming a range of emotional difficulties from baby blues to severe postnatal depression \u003cbr\u003e- dealing with stress, guilt and that elusive maternal instinct \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe First Year \u003cbr\u003e- achieving a complete physical recovery: how to get back into shape from the inside out \u003cbr\u003e- restoring strength and tone to the pelvic floor \u003cbr\u003e- countering the legacies of pregnancy: problems with hair, skin, and varicose veins \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA thorough, straightforward guide to helping the new mother achieve an effective and harmonious recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sylvia Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0312316267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780312316266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martins Press-3PL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.16w x 0.75d","brand":"Sylvia Brown","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990135636223,"sku":"9780312316266","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8cb2c2df-483e-49a8-8b79-bfeb2c640322.jpg?v=1683303202","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-post-pregnancy-handbook-sylvia-brown-9780312316266","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}