The A-Z of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Mother and Baby Health

From the authors of the bestselling Birth and Beyond comes a comprehensive A-Z health guide, covering everything from mild illnesses or relieving tiredness to understanding serious medical conditions

A wonderful book for any mother-to-be, filled with beautiful photography and sound advice... Packed with information, it explores both conventional and complimentary approaches to pregnancy, birth and baby care. Best of all, the tome is neither dictatorial nor patronising, allowing you to make your own choices

an excellent, easy-to-read and thoughtful book

the definitive guide to pregnancy, birth preparation, your newborn, toddler and family. There's nothing this book doesn't cover. It is an essential reference guide for your bookshelf - so don't journey through the bewilderment of parenthood alone, when this book will hold your hand

If there is such a thing as a good birth guide, this is the one. The modern, fresh approach and indispensable advice...(Gordon's) marriage of conventional medicine and less traditional methods will please every parent and parent-to-be. Paediatrics, midwifery, nutrition and exercise all meet in the only book that the would-be parent will ever need

Educated at Witwatersrand Medical School and the University of London, Yehudi Gordon went on to become one of the pioneers of active and water birth in the UK. He is an internationally respected figure and now runs the Birth Unit in North London which is widely recognised as the model for effective, alternative but integrated, safer birthing practice.

Written by one of the world's leading obstetricians, this A-Z health guide is designed for easy use to help and empower you to make an informed decision on your own or your baby's health. 
 
Yehudi Gordon's integrated approach examines the nature of a condition and possible medical or complementary care, beginning with self-help where appropriate, and outlines further treatment or procedures that may be advised by midwives or doctors. 
 
As an unrivalled source of expert medical advice, this book is essential reading for every parent.

Yehudi Gordon

A wonderful book for any mother-to-be, filled with beautiful photography and sound advice... Packed with information, it explores both conventional and complimentary approaches to pregnancy, birth and baby care.  Best of all, the tome is neither dictatorial nor patronising, allowing you to make your own choices.

If there is such a thing as a good birth guide, this is the one.  The modern, fresh approach and indispensible advice...(Gordon's) marriage of conventional medicine and less traditional methods will please every parent and parent-to-be.  Paediatrics, midwifery, nutrition and exercise all meet in the only book that the would-be parent will ever need

the definitive guide to pregnancy, birth preparation, your newborn, toddler and family.  There's nothing this book doesn't cover.  It is an essential reference guide for your bookshelf - so don't journey through the bewilderment of parenthood alone, when this book will hold your hand

Written by one of the world's leading obstetricians, this extraordinary book takes a totally fresh look at what parenting means in the 21st century. Addressing both parents, the book looks at all aspects of life, through the nine months of pregnancy and the following nine of the baby's life. It is both a practical handbook for pregnancy, birth and the early months of a new baby's life, and a stimulating exploration of this period of enormous transition. Taking a holistic approach, it advocates integrated health care, i.e. both conventional and complementary therapies, and, with its exhaustive medical content, including a 160- page A-Z section, also acts as a superb source of reference.

Yehudi Gordon

Praise for Birth And Beyond

the very best book on the subject

A wonderful book for any mother-to-be, filled with beautiful photography and sound advice... Packed with information, it explores both conventional and complimentary approaches to pregnancy, birth and baby care. Be ...

If there is such a thing as a good birth guide, this is the one. The modern, fresh approach and indispensible advice...(Gordon's) marriage of conventional medicine and less traditional methods will please every par ...

the very best book on the subject

A wonderful book for any mother-to-be, filled with beautiful photography and sound advice... Packed with information, it explores both conventional and complimentary approaches to pregnancy, birth and baby care. Be ...

If there is such a thing as a good birth guide, this is the one. The modern, fresh approach and indispensible advice...(Gordon's) marriage of conventional medicine and less traditional methods will please every par ...

the very best book on the subject

A wonderful book for any mother-to-be, filled with beautiful photography and sound advice... Packed with information, it explores both conventional and complimentary approaches to pregnancy, birth and baby care. Be ...

If there is such a thing as a good birth guide, this is the one. The modern, fresh approach and indispensible advice...(Gordon's) marriage of conventional medicine and less traditional methods will please every par ...

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