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From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent
Contributor(s): Odes, Rebecca (Author), Morris, Ceridwen (Author)

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 ISBN: 0307237087     ISBN-13: 9780307237088
Publisher: Harmony
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: May 2007
* Out of Print *

Annotation: Unlike any other pregnancy book, this is a hip, no-nonsense, fully illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and parenting that speaks directly to the new breed of parents, combining in-depth information and accessible attitude.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Pregnancy & Childbirth
- Family & Relationships | Parenting - Motherhood
- Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General
Dewey: 618.2
LCCN: 2006028846
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 7.62" W x 9.1" L (2.03 lbs) 400 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Feminine
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/19/2007 pg. 165
Library Journal 03/15/2007 pg. 87
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of real parents and the expertise of doctors, midwives and other birth and baby pros, this indispensable resource is filled with the most accurate and up-to-date information about having and caring for a baby, including:

Decisions, Decisions:
A judgment-free breakdown of every major choice, including prenatal testing, natural vs. medical childbirth, circumcision, breast or bottle feeding, and work/life options

The Endless No:
What not to eat, take, and do when you're pregnant-get the real facts behind the prohibitions

I Want My Life Back:
Anxiety, regret, ambivalence, and other rarely discussed postpartum emotions

Parents and partners:
A look beyond the one-size-fits-all approach to family, with strategies for minimizing perfect-parent pressure and managing your real-life relationships through the changes

Sorting Through the Voices:
A user-friendly guide to the dueling gurus, trendy techniques, and conflicting theories that confuse new parents

A forward-thinking book that includes a wide range of voices and approaches, From the Hips reflects the many ways of being pregnant and parenting without suggesting that there is one right way.
 
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