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The authors explain what we now know about SIDS and other sleep-related deaths that have frustrated medical professionals and parents for decades.
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Grâce aux progrès de la science, nous savons maintenant que le mouvement fait partie intégrante de la santé de la future maman et de son bébé. Or, puisque de grands changements s'opèrent dans le corps de la femme enceinte, la majorité des principes d'entraînement traditionnels ne s'applique plus à …
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Véritable outil pour la pratique quotidienne des médecins, des sages-f emmes et des étudiants en médecine, ce livre rassemble 120 questions/r éponses et conduites à tenir, adaptées à chaque problématique de gynéc ologie-obstétrique. Présentée sous forme de fiche, chaque question suit le même plan: …
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Illustré de photographies explicatives, ce livre propose des exercices et conseils simples afin d'améliroer la qualité de vie des femmes pendant et après leur grossesse.; -; Illustred with descriptive pictures, this book offers simple exercises and advice to have a better quality of life during and…
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Before and after baby is a new edition updated and expanded two books published by Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine: In shape throughout pregnancy and in shape after baby.; A book that incites to action!
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In this delightful book the reader follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri, the neonatologist, and learns all about the wo…
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A guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth, from the last few weeks of pregnancy to the early postpartum period. Includes: techniques for easing labor pain; tests and treatments of the fetus and newborn; vaginal birth after cesarean, and more.
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Information on pressure sores and how to deal with them. In an individual with spina bifida some of the nerves do not develop properly, which results in little or no sensation in some areas of the skin. Without the warning of discomfort or pain from heat, cold, sharp objects, pressure, scrapes or e…
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This book is designed to provide parents with information, tools, and activities that will help foster a safe, healthy and happy relationship with their newborn to two-year-old. Topics include unique families, relationships, storytelling, communication, emotions, attachment and developmental milest…
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This book presents a rational, healthy approach to child nutrition that offers practical and solidly researched information. The author emphasizes that an eating disorder indicates problems in the family as a whole and offers guidance for seeking help for serious disorders.
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This is a guide to assessment and intervention for infants and toddlers in the birth-to-36-month age group with special needs. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach to management, discussing the processes of teaming, referral, collaboration, and communicating efficiently and effectively w…
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Breastfeeding is the natural and healthy way to nourish your baby, yet it's not always easy. New mothers need practical information about getting off to a good start and solving breastfeeding challenges. Health professionals need this information too, because it is rarely taught in medical school. …
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This book shares stories of families' experiences in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davi…
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When Natalie's little brother Evan Earl is born prematurely, he's earns the nickname Evan Early. No one can say for sure when Evan will come home from the hospital. To help her with this uncertainty, Natalie's father gives her a calendar to keep track of the days - each day that Natalie colors in i…
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Thinking about our body's functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. This book teaches 4 steps to manage 'false alarm' fears. Fun Facts about the body engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and a supplemental Resourc…
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Co-developed by the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the American Nurses Association, this practice-focused handbook is built around family-centered care. This FCC model and standard of pediatric healthcare practice focuses on the child within the context of the child's family as a unit, not on the …
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Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a h…
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Drawing on her family's own experiences and those of other parents facing the death of a child from illness or a life-limiting condition, Sacha Langton-Gilks explains the challenges, planning, and conversations that can be expected during this traumatic period. Practical advice such as how to work …
An easy-to-use resource guide on ways to effectively convey health information. Whether you are a health provider, public health specialist, health educator, practice manager, literacy teacher, professor, student, or librarian, this book is for you.
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