Angry Gut: Coping with Colitis and Crohn's Disease
Author: W Grant Thompson
The New England Journal of Medicine lauds Dr. W. Grant Thompson as "a gifted teacher and clinician with a talent for clear exposition." In the spirit of the highly acclaimed Gut Reactions, Dr. Thompson shares his expertise on how to cope with two widespread and debilitating diseases - colitis and Crohn's disease. These two chronic, nonfatal yet devastating ailments typically strike the young and may develop into a lifetime burden. Most patients are traumatized by their diagnosis and become frustrated and depressed by the recurring nature of these illnesses. As a result, caring and open communication between patient and doctor is essential. Perhaps more so than a physician in any other specialty, a gastroenterologist must be in tune with the mind and body of his patient. Dr. Thompson, an international expert and chief of a hospital gastroenterology unit, epitomizes this valuable quality and bestows the fruit of his knowledge and compassion on the reader. In addition to highlighting the significant similarities and differences of these two syndromes and stressing the importance of a correct diagnosis, Dr. Thompson broaches more sensitive topics that seem to be ignored by the medical profession. He explores the unique psychosocial and sexual concerns, as well as the effects of pregnancy on those women who suffer from these conditions. His gift for writing and warm, caring style make the daily struggles of these illnesses seem easier to bear. One of the worst consequences of these stubborn ailments is the accompanying reduction in the quality of life. Dr. Thompson addresses common worries about body image due to illness or surgery, loss of sexual drive or ability to perform, pain andsuffering, possible effects of medication, and concern over the ominous relationship between ulcerative colitis and cancer. In accessible and supportive prose, Dr. Thompson examines the pros and cons of all possible treatments including drug therapy, nutrition, and surgery. He outlines
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While rarely fatal, inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), are chronic illnesses that can radically alter a person's life. In this book, Thompson, author of Gut Reac tions (Plenum, 1989), offers a wonderful resource for people trying to understand and cope with IBD. Describing how IBD can disrupt the normal digestive tract functions, he explores surgical and medical therapy options. Thompson's strength is his acknowledgment of the psychological and lifestyle issues a patient must face, issues rarely addressed by physicians. But though his book will be readily welcomed by those with some background knowledge in IBD, at times it may be difficult for some readers. As introductory texts, two works offered by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (formerly the National Foundation for Ileitis & Colitis) may be better choices: People Not Patients (NFIC, 1985) and The Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Fact Book (Scribner, 1983). Nevertheless, Thompson's book is an excellent addition to consumer health collections.-- KellyJo Houtz Parish, Harrison Memorial Hosp., Bremerton, Wash.
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A popular monograph on these nonfatal, devastating diseases by a medical doctor and lucid writer (Gut Reaction, Irritable Gut). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Conception, Pregnancy and Birth: The Childbirth Bible for Today's Parents
Author: Miriam Stoppard
Widely accepted as the definitive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, Dr. Miriam Stoppard's Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth has sold well over a million copies since it was first published. This new edition has not only been given a completely new look with stunning new photography but it has also been updated and re-written with 20-25 percent new material. New information will cover the latest developments in pregnancy and birth, from up-to-date research on how your stress levels can affect your unborn baby to new developments in delivering your baby.
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Despite the overall professional tone of this revised edition, Stoppard's background as a popular U.K. broadcast personality and writer comes through in an advice-columnist style that some readers will find charming. She warns parents, for example, against bestowing the name Phoebe, which can be difficult to spell, and cautions single parents about the "rather intense" relationships they will form with their babies. Of course, all of the pregnancy basics are covered as well, from conception through birth, including current information on obstetrics, infertility, and premature baby care. Although edited for the U.S. consumer, the text remains geared toward the U.K. experience. Frequent references to midwife teams, the norm in England, may confuse American readers, and Stoppard makes no mention of doulas, assistants during and after childbirth, who are increasingly popular in the United States. This well-produced book, chock-full of good information and beautiful pictures, is a worthy choice for larger public libraries that carry a wide selection of contemporary works on the childbearing year. Libraries with fewer selections may want to consider purchasing books that are likely to have broader appeal, e.g., Joel M. Evans's The Whole Pregnancy Handbook.-Noemie Maxwell Vassilakis, King Cty. Lib. Syst., WA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 8Preparing for pregnancy 14
Fit for parenthood 16
Miriam's casebook: The importance of folic acid 20
What is a gene? 22
Genetic counseling 26
Conceiving a baby 28
The man's role 30
Fertilization 32
Having problems? 34
Seeking advice 36
Male infertility 38
Male tests 40
Female infertility 42
Female tests 44
Treatments for female infertility 46
ART (assisted reproduction technology) 48
The typical pattern of an IVF treatment 50
Advanced ART 52
Using donors 54
Miriam's casebook: Infertility 56
You and your developing baby 58
Pregnant! 60
Your rights 64
First trimester 66
Second trimester 68
Third trimester 70
First six weeks 72
Up to ten weeks 74
Up to 14 weeks 76
Up to 18 weeks 78
Up to 22 weeks 80
Up to 26 weeks 82
Up to 30 weeks 84
Up to 34 weeks 86
Up to 40 weeks 88
Preparing for fatherhood 90
Becoming a dad 92
The expectant father 94
Dads at the birth 96
Getting to know your new baby 100
The birth of your choice 104
The choices for childbirth 106
Childbirth philosophers 112
Birthing centers 114
Hospital birth 116
Professional attendants 120
Birth plan 122
Childbirth classes 124
Food and eating in pregnancy 126
Food in pregnancy 128
Miriam's casebook: The vegetarian mother 136
Miriam's casebook: The diabetic mother 140
A healthy pregnancy 142
Stay active for a fit pregnancy 144
Massage for relaxation 152
Emotional changes 154
Body care 158
Avoiding problems 160
What to wear 162
A working pregnancy 164
Miriam's casebook: Choosing single parenthood 166
Avoiding hazards 168
Your prenatal care 172
Prenatal care 174
Ultrasound scan 180
Miriam's casebook: Twins 182
Special tests 184
Miriam's casebook: Testing for abnormalities 188
Caring for your unborn baby 190
In touch with your baby 192
Fetal problems 196
Fetal surgery 200
Miriam's casebook: Rhesusnegative mother 202
Complaints in pregnancy 204
Common complaints 206
Miriam's casebook: Mother with MS 214
Emergencies in pregnancy 216
Medical emergencies 218
Miriam's casebook: After a miscarriage 220
Miriam's casebook: A mother with preeclampsia 226
A sensual pregnancy 228
Your relationship 230
Sensual massage 232
Making love 234
Sexual problems 236
Getting ready for your baby 238
Preparing for your baby 240
Choosing equipment 242
Your baby's clothes 244
Breast or bottle? 246
Choosing a name 248
Preparing siblings for a new baby 252
Arranging for help 254
Miriam's casebook: A working pregnancy 256
The late stages of pregnancy 258
Are you overdue? 260
Managing your labor 262
Getting ready for the birthing center 264
Going to the hospital 266
Comfort aids for labor 268
Pre-labor and labor 270
The first stage 272
Hospital procedures 274
Partner's role in labor 276
First stage positions 278
Pain relief 280
The second stage: delivery 284
Giving birth 286
Partner's role at the birth 288
The third stage 290
Baby's first hours 292
Special deliveries 294
Special labors 296
Induction of labor 300
Miriam's casebook: An induced birth 302
Sudden birth 304
Complications at delivery 306
Cesarean section 308
Miriam's casebook: An emergency cesarean 310
If a baby dies 312
Getting to know your newborn baby 314
Your new baby 316
What your new baby can do 320
Your hospital stay 322
Holding and handling 324
Beginning to breast-feed 326
Breast-feeding your baby 328
Bottle-feeding 332
Giving the bottle 334
Choosing diapers 336
Changing a diaper 338
Washing your baby 340
Newborn health 342
Special care baby 344
Special care unit 346
Miriam's casebook: Premature baby 348
Adjusting to parenthood 350
The first weeks 352
Postpartum health 354
Your changing emotions 360
Miriam's casebook: The depressed mother 362
Making love again 364
Changes to your lifestyle 366
Miriam's casebook: First-time dad 368
Useful addresses 370
Index 371
Acknowledgments 376
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