The Irish Pregnancy Book

Author: Peter Boylan
Publisher: O'Brien Press
ISBN: 9781788491860
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
A clear, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all stages of pregnancy from one of Ireland's leading obstetricians. Fully revised and updated, The Irish Pregnancy Book is an essential guide to having a baby in Ireland, a user-friendly reference for expectant mothers to turn to time and time again.

The Irish Dad's Survival Guide to Pregnancy [& Beyond]

Author: David Caren
Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN: 1788492633
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
New updated edition. Congratulations, you're having a baby. Yes, that's right, you're expecting too! David Caren delivers a long 'overdue' practical, straight-talking pregnancy guide for Irish expectant dads – all from a dad's perspective. Combining real-life experiences from a fraternity of Irish fathers, tried-and-tested tips and expert views, with highlights including: - Testing, Testing: Scans and Checks - What's Up, Doc? Monitoring Mum - Prams, Trams & Automobiles: Choosing the Right Wheels - Lights, Camera (Maybe?), ACTION: The Delivery - Gone with the Sleep: Surviving Sleep Deprivation Accessible, entertaining, reassuring – everything an expectant and new dad needs to know! Fully reviewed and updated.

The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth

Author: Yvonne Bohn
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0738214604
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 540

Book Description
From three top ob/gyn's--the personalities of the television series "Deliver Me"--comes this comprehensive pregnancy resource that's medically reliable and mom-to-mom relatable.

'She Said She Was in the Family Way'

Author: Elaine Farrell
Publisher: Institute of Latin American Studies
ISBN: 9781905165650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
'She said she was in the family way' examines the subject of pregnancy and infancy in Ireland from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. It draws on exciting and innovative research by early-career and established academics, and considers topics that have been largely ignored by historians in Ireland. The book will make an important contribution to Irish women's history, family history, childhood history, social history, crime history and medical history, and will provide a reference point for academics interested in themes of sexuality, childbirth, infanthood and parenthood.

Birth and the Irish: A Miscellany

Author: Salvador Ryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913934613
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Following the success of Death and the Irish: a Miscellany (2016), and Marriage and the Irish: a Miscellany (2019), this third volume in the series Birth, Marriage and Death among the Irish explores the experiences of birth in Ireland, and among the Irish abroad, from the seventh century to the present day.In almost seventy short articles, scholars and practitioners from a range of academic disciplines and professions including anthropology, Celtic studies, folklore, history, linguistics, literature, medicine, obstetrics, pastoral care, and theology, reflect on pregnancy, birthing, and the early period after birth over almost 1,500 years.Topics covered include shameful birth in early Irish religious communities; pregnant behind bars in medieval Ireland; preventing and coping with unwanted pregnancies in nineteenth-century Ireland; mother and baby homes, foreign adoption in Ireland; LGBTQ surrogacy; and birth customers among the Traveling Community.This anthology will serve as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the social, cultural, religious, and legal history of pregnancy and birth in Ireland and among the Irish from the earliest times to the present day.

The Mum's Guide to Having Your Baby in Ireland

Author: Lucy Taylor
Publisher: Gill Books
ISBN: 9780717147366
Category : Childbirth
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Published in association with eumom, a leading resource for parents, Lucy Taylor gives the latest advice to help you negotiate the system and get the pregnancy and birth you want.

Death and the Irish

Author: Salvador Ryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993351822
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
An exploration of the relationship Irish people have with death from the earliest times to the present day, with over seventy articles from historians, sociologists, dramatists, liturgists, undertakers, and many more.

The Irish Pregnancy Book

Author: Dr. Peter Boylan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847178145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Every birth and every baby is unique, but after 30 years of helping mothers in his clinics Dr Peter Boylan, one of Ireland's best-known obstetricians, has identified common themes and similar questions for mothers and couples. Using clear language Dr Boylan explains what happens in pregnancy, how to care for your health and your baby's, how your baby grows month by month, and what to expect during labour and delivery. Each chapter contains answers to frequently asked questions for quick reference, and a full A-Z of common terms adds further detail.

The Jewish Pregnancy Book

Author: Sandy Falk
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580231780
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
In addition to information on medical issues, this book features ancient and modern prayers and rituals for each stage of pregnancy, as well as traditional Jewish wisdom on pregnancy.

Myles' Textbook for Midwives E-Book

Author: Jayne E. Marshall
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702076449
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1034

Book Description
Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development. - The book covers key frameworks that govern midwifery practice, exploring ethical and legal frameworks that are essential to every accountable, autonomous, professional midwife. - Includes employer-led models of supervision, vital elements of leadership and clinical governance that supports the provision of high quality maternity services and standards of midwifery practice. - The concept of resilience is introduced for the reader to contemplate their personal contribution in creating an environment that is conducive to protecting the wellbeing of themselves and colleagues within the workplace. - The text covers the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of midwives as global citizens with common goals, and together they form a strong global community prepared to challenge social inequalities and take action to help end extreme poverty. - Covers designing and implementing high quality midwifery care using evidence, policy and models of care. Highlights why a holistic and evidence-informed approach is necessary to achieve effective care for all. Working examples will help the reader to think critically about their own practice. - For this edition several new chapters are introduced covering concealed pregnancy, fear of childbirth (tocophobia), care of the acutely unwell woman and end of life issues including rights of the fetus/neonate and ethical considerations.