Your pregnancy and newborn journey : a guide for pregnant teens by Lindsay, Jeanne Warren, Brunelli, Jean, 1934- instant download

Your pregnancy and newborn journey : a guide for pregnant teens by Lindsay, Jeanne Warren, Brunelli, Jean, 1934- instant download

222 pages : 23 cm, Discusses nutritional, medical, and social aspects of teenage pregnancy and teenage parenthood, Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-220) and index, Parenting Starts with Pregnancy -- Your feelings matter -- See your healthcare provider early! -- Medical expenses of pregnancy -- Stay in school! -- Your parents' reaction -- Mother/daughter relationship -- Your partner's reaction -- If he's not with you -- Safety for Mom and baby -- Gangs and pregnancy -- Life goes on -- Dealing with Minor Discomforts -- Always tired -- Morning sickness--all day -- \"Where's the bathroom?\" -- Are you dizzy? -- Moodiness strikes -- You may have heartburn -- If constipation is a problem -- Varicose veins and hemorrhoids -- If you can't sleep -- Dealing with backaches -- Movement from baby -- Danger signs -- Pregnancy is not permanent -- Your Baby's Development -- Sperm and ovum unite -- Female and male reproductive organs -- Cells continue to divide -- Second, third months -- Fourth month ends -- Checking on your baby -- Prenatal visits lead to healthy babies -- You'll feel him move -- Sixth month--not ready to be born -- Baby gets fatter -- Eating Right for Baby and You -- Your baby eats what you eat -- Good nutrition helps prevent eclampsia -- Importance of protein -- Milk for baby's bones, teeth -- Fruits and vegetables -- Cereals and bread -- Take your vitamins -- Limit the fat -- Calories count -- The fast-food dilemma -- Eating for your baby -- \"No\" to Smoking, Drugs, Alcohol -- Smoking harms fetus -- Baby can't \"breathe\" -- Smokers may have smaller babies -- Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) -- Drugs and pregnancy -- \"No\" to over-the-counter drugs -- For Some--Adoption Is an Option -- Adoption is changing -- Counseling is important -- Father's rights in adoption -- Adoption planning is difficult -- Grandparents' feelings -- Making the final decision -- Birthparents will grieve -- Supporting an adoption plan -- Preparing for Labor and Delivery --…