Everywoman : a gynaecological guide for life / Derek Llewellyn-Jones.
By: Llewellyn-Jones, Derek
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BookPublisher: London : Penguin, 1993Edition: 6th ed., fully rev. and updated.Description: 428 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0140171053 .Subject(s): Gynecology -- Popular works | Obstetrics -- Popular works | Women -- Health and hygieneDDC classification: 618.1 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 618.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016906 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Sixth edition of a bestselling guide, first published in 1971, which has been updated to reflect the changed attitudes of the 90s. In straightforward language and with the assistance of clear illustrations, the book describes the female anatomy, and focuses on the gynaecological and personal aspects of sexuality, pregnancy, breastfeeding, illnesses, menopause and ageing. Includes a guide to further reading, a glossary and an index. Previously published by Faber & Faber (UK). Author was formerly Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sydney. His other books include 'Everywoman's Middle Years' and 'Breastfeeding: How to succeed'.
Includes bibliographical references.
A woman is different -- How human life begins -- The start of femininity -- Adolescence -- About sexuality -- The infertile marriage -- Birth control and family planning -- A slight touch of pregnancy -- A wondrous growth -- And bears healthy children -- An ABC of hygience in pregnancy -- The three stages of labour -- Childbirth without pain -- What to expect in labour -- Lying-in and going home -- Breasts and breast-feeding -- When things go wrong in pregnancy -- The baby in pregnancy -- Obstetric operations -- The things that happen to women -- An ounce of prevention -- Not the end of life -- Growing old gracefully and happily.