Healthy Baby Book

by Carolyn Reuben

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874776791
• ISBN13: 9780874776799
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

What to do before.

I particularly liked the fact that Ms. Reuben takes a good look at what the couple should do before pregnancy, including the father-to-be role. Not much is usually said about all of this part. Here is an ounce of prevention that can save a lot of heart break after birth.

An Essential Resource For Prospective and Current Parents

It is often believed that birth defects only affect other families -- those who are older, have a pre-existing genetic or medical condition and those who regulalry use alcohol, cigarettes or illegal drugs. The Healthy Baby Book dispels these myths. Birth defects can and do affect any family! Fortunately, with The Healthy Baby Book, you can reduce your family's risks.Included in the Healthy Baby Book are those steps you can take before, during and after pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Before Pregnancy, author Carolyn Reuben focuses on the importance of preconception care, pre-existing medical conditions, occupational hazards and the father's role in creating a healthy baby. During Pregnancy discusses the importance of prenatal care, stress reduction, diet and nutrition, over-the-counter, prescription and recreational drugs, environmental toxicants, the importance of exercise, the role of infectious diseases and the effects of common procedures during labor and delivery. Finally, After Pregnancy discusses infant feeding, SIDS and your child's environment.Perhaps what I like most about The Healthy Baby Book is that each section includes steps you can take to reduce your family's risk for birth defects. Moreover, Ms. Reuben often suggests other available resources from organizations you can contact to additional reading you can do. Overall, The Healthy Baby Book is an excellent and essential resource for all prospective and current parents! I urge you to read and share the information with anyone of childbearing age. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!