Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

The Complete Guide

By: Penny Simkin PT PT, Janet Whalley BSN IBCLC BSN IBCLC, Ann Keppler MN MN, Janelle Durham MSW LCCE MSW LCCE, April Bolding DPT CD DPT CD

Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. This sixth edition includes:

-CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19
-Updated dietary guides and breastfeeding and surrogacy information
-Birth plans including doulas and caesarians when necessary
-Tips on how to reduce stress
-And so much more

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. This pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.

Perfect for student midwives!

I loved this book! It was very thorough and I downloaded all of the documents from the website so I can share with future clients. Will also definitely be recommending them to read it for themselves!

Very Informative

I learned so much! This book was extensive without being overwhelming. I feel much more confident and the information all seemed unbiased and evidence-based.

It's new age definitely

Like all the information except for in almost every chapter they make a statement and say, "refer to chapter (insert ch. #)." Just give info in appropriate chapter very annoying to hear the beginning of something then told to refer to a future upcoming chapter. It would flow better without that.

An essential to hear and own!

This book and The Birth Partner are the two books I give each client family. I want the families I care for to have a realistic and informed preparation for childbirth and early parenting so they know what to expect and have the knowledge they need to make decisions for their family. Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn does exactly this.

awesome book

I loved this book, I think it was the most valuable out of all pregnancy books I've listened!