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The Pregnancy Book 2007

Author:

Department of Health
Published date:

24 May 2007
Primary audience:

Parents
Publication format:

A6
Product number:

279016
Gateway reference:

Not required
Pages:

156
Supersedes/replaces:

The Pregnancy Book: 2006 edition
Copyright holder:

Crown

This book contains all you need to help you decide what you will do, how you will cope, and how to get the most from both pregnancy and your new baby.

Fully illustrated with photographs, cartoons and helpful diagrams this revised version of The Pregnancy Book explains:

what you can do to make sure you and your baby stay healthy during pregnancy;
how the baby develops;
the stages of labour; and
how to look after your baby and yourself in the first weeks after birth.

This book is full of useful information and advice about all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth.

The Pregnancy Book has been written with advice from:
Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association, Department of Health, Maternity Alliance, National Childbirth Trust, Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, St. John Ambulance.

The text of this publication is Crown copyright. The photos however, have been re-produced with permission. If you wish to re-use them you must approach the copyright owners, for permission. Their names are listed on page 2 of the "cover" file.