Also available in Spanish-language versions, this three-volume series on a healthy pregnancy combines overlaid narration, computer graphics, dramatic sketches, and interviews with women during different trimesters. Prenatal Nutrition & Exercise includes information on a healthy balanced diet—urging sensible snacks in place of fattening cravings, and warning viewers about direct-from-the-garden veggies and seafood that may contain mercury—and also features fitness tips. Emotions explores hormonal changes and possible emotional differences between trimesters (the first may bring excitement; the second, renewed energy; and the third a variety of ups and downs), while also discussing extreme feelings (such as depression), issues that affect fathers and single moms, and domestic abuse. Discomforts addresses some of the adverse physical effects of pregnancy, including fatigue, indigestion, backache, swelling, and insomnia, in addition to warning signs of more serious problems. Featuring sound advice, Your Healthy Pregnancy (with individual volumes also available separately for $59.95: public libraries; $99.95: colleges & universities) is recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Your Healthy Pregnancy
(2007) 3 discs or videocassettes. 37 min. DVD or VHS: $149.95: public libraries; $249.95: colleges & universities. Facilitator’s guide included. InJoy Videos. PPR. Closed captioned. Volume 23, Issue 1
Your Healthy Pregnancy
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