Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Lammi-Keefe, Carol J. (Editor), Couch, Sarah C. (Editor), Kirwan, John P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 331990986X ISBN-13: 9783319909868 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $170.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health - Medical | Nutrition - Medical | Gynecology & Obstetrics |
Dewey: 613 |
Series: Nutrition and Health |
Physical Information: 445 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This easy to use text provides practitioners and researchers with a global view of current and emerging issues concerned with successful pregnancy outcomes and approaches that have been successful or show promise in ensuring a successful pregnancy. The fully updated and revised second edition expands its scope with topics not covered in the first edition including pregnancy and military service; sleep disorders during pregnancy; the gut microbiome during pregnancy and the newborn; requirement for vitamin D in pregnancy; the environment--contaminants and pregnancy; preeclampsia and new approaches to treatment; health disparities for whites, blacks, and teen pregnancies; depression in pregnancy--role of yoga; safe food handling for successful pregnancy outcome; relationship of epigenetics and diet in pregnancy; caffeine during pregnancy; polycystic ovary syndrome; US Hispanics and preterm births; celiac disease and pregnancy; cannabis use during pregnancy. The second edition of Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy will be a valuable resource for clinicians and other healthcare professionals who treat and counsel women of child-bearing age and pregnant women. |