Description |
1 online resource (xv, 253 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Foreword; You Can Definitely Do This -- And Do It Well; Acknowledgments; The Early Days; 1 Recommendations for Trying to Conceive: If You Can, You've Gotta Plan; The First Trimester: Grace Under Pressure; The Second and Third Trimesters: Things Keep Growing and Growing; Hello, Mama!; When Blood Sugar Control Isn't Enough; Glossary; Resources; Notes; Index |
Summary |
Diabetes affects women of all life stages. According to the CDC, about 1.85 million women, in the US, of reproductive age (18-44 years) have diabetes. If not managed properly, expectant mothers with diabetes are more likely to encounter complications such as preeclampsia, birth defects, other health problems, and infections. Balancing Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby, is a down to earth guide for diabetic mothers-to-be. The book explains everything from what is diabetes to labor, delivery, and infertility. Unlike existing books written in dry scientific language |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-246) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Diabetes in pregnancy -- Popular works
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Pregnancy in Diabetics
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Diabetes in pregnancy
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Genre/Form |
Popular works
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2009053469 |
ISBN |
9781935281344 |
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1935281348 |
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