Handbook for Expectant Fathers and Mothers

Author: Zhou Qi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The purpose of this book is to introduce non-professionals to knowledge about pregnancy, prenatal examinations, childbirth, and potential issues during delivery. It organically combines related questions from pregnancy to delivery and postpartum, using as few technical terms as possible to facilitate understanding for expectant parents. The book also explains the psychological and emotional changes experienced by the pregnant wife and husband. It details how the husband can provide spiritual comfort and physical support to his wife during her pregnancy. Regarding nutritional issues during pregnancy, as there are already many books covering this topic, we do not elaborate on it here. The book also helps pregnant women understand when and how the use of medication might affect the baby. We describe and answer questions about various stages, from pregnancy, early pregnancy, mid-pregnancy, late pregnancy, labor, the first stage of labor, the second stage of labor, the third stage of labor, postpartum recovery, and postpartum breastfeeding. The book also introduces how expectant parents can understand the changes in their mental, physical, and emotional states during pregnancy. It explains the significance of the husband acting as a labor coach. It covers the emotional and bonding changes experienced by the wife, husband, mother, and father during pregnancy. It describes how the husband can use his physical and mental strength to support his wife during childbirth, welcoming the arrival of the little baby—the angel. With the advancement of medical technology, some hospitals have introduced methods for painless childbirth. This book also discusses the pros and cons of painless childbirth. Of course, whether to choose painless childbirth is a decision for expectant parents to make. The purpose of this book is to introduce non-professionals to knowledge about pregnancy, prenatal examinations, childbirth, and potential issues during delivery. It organically combines related questions from pregnancy to delivery and postpartum, using as few technical terms as possible to facilitate understanding for expectant parents. Why is it called The Complete Handbook for Expectant Parents? In the past, pregnancy and childbirth were considered solely the responsibility of women, with no role for the husband. However, this book incorporates new research findings, emphasizing that the husband should actively participate throughout the entire process from pregnancy to delivery. For example, it elaborates in detail on how the husband can care for the pregnant wife and reduce her pain and fatigue during childbirth. Only in this way can it be truly "complete" and fulfilling. This book not only tells expectant parents what to do and what not to do during the process but also explains the reasons behind these actions or why certain actions should be avoided. It is easy to understand and highly targeted. It is very beneficial for alleviating the fear of pregnancy in expectant mothers, eliminating biases against childbirth in families and society, and promoting scientific pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. The book is written in a fluent and vivid style, with illustrations and is easy to read. It is a must-read and enjoyable book for expectant parents and can also serve as a reference for postpartum training classes. In short, it is an excellent textbook for promoting healthy pregnancy and childbirth.