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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth

by Sheila Kitzinger · 1980

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This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything—from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to where to give birth. 300 photos, drawings & diagrams.

Subject
healthself-help
Themes
pregnancyparentingmothers
Audience
adult
Length
long · 448 pages

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