High-Risk Pregnancy-Why Me? Understanding and Managing a Potential Preterm Pregnancy

by Kelly Whitehead

Overview

Unique focus on the heart-wrenching experience of a potential preemie scenario (PROM, Incompetent Cervix, Preterm Labor, Preeclampsia, IUGR, Placental Abruption, Multiples). Medical research, treatments and strategies from top experts, by a mom scientist who’s been there, along with emotional reassurance/advice to managing a difficult pregnancy from around the globe.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940032880622
Publisher:	Kelly Whitehead
Publication date:	11/20/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Kelly Whitehead, a self-described “dorky scientist,” is a microbiologist and a Mom who lost a son at 22 weeks. Two high-risk pregnancies followed – one traumatic, one smooth – both resulting in wonderful, healthy babies. Troubled by the lack of detailed medical and emotional resources available, she set out to write the definitive reference on the subject – geared toward women, their families and their doctors.Kelly is also a spokesperson for Sidelines National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network and a trained birth doula.Dr. Vincenzo Berghella has dedicated his life to helping women have healthier babies. A world-renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist (perinatologist), he is a widely published researcher in prematurity-related issues, a professor, and a scientific reviewer and editor.