The Heart Disease Sourcebook Book

Eating a wholesome, well-balanced diet is one of the most precious gifts that a pregnant mother can give to her unborn baby. By maintaining good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy, a mother will help her child begin life with a healthy advantage. This is a step-by-step guide to achieving that goal. It provides information on a pregnant woman's increased demand for calories, nutrients and wholesome foods and how to ensure the delivery of a healthy, well-nourished baby.

"...emphasizes risk factors, explains current treatment options, especially angioplasty, bypass surgery, and cardiac valve replacement, concentrates on living with heart disease and strategies to improve life quality."