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SUGGESTED READING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AIDS
Gone, Victor, ed. Understanding AIDS: A Comprehensive Guide. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1986.
ALCOHOLISM
Elkin, Michael. Families Under the Influence: Changing Alcoholic Patterns. New York: Norton, 1984.
ALLERGIES
Feldman, B. Robert. The Complete Book of Children's Allergies: A Guide For Parents. New York: Times Books, 1986.
ARTHRITIS
Fries, James F. Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide. rev. ed. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1986.
BIRTH DEFECTS
Hales, Dianne, and Creasy, Robert K. New Hope for Problem Pregnancies: Helping Babies Before They're Born. New York: Berkley Pub., 1984.
BREAST-FEEDING
La Leche League. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. 4th rev. ed. Franklin Park, IL: La Leche League International, 1987.
Pryor, Karen. Nursing Your Baby. New York: Pocket Books, 1984.
BURNS
Nicosia, Jean, ed. Manual of Burn Care. New York: Raven Press, 1982.
CANCER
The American Cancer Society Cancer Book. New York: Doubleday, 1986.
Levitt, Paul. The Cancer Reference Book: Direct and Clear Answers to Everyone's Questions. rev. ed. New York: Facts on File, 1983.
Morra, Marion, and Potts, Eve. Choices: Realistic Alternatives in Cancer Treatment. rev. ed. New York: Avon Books, 1987.
Williams, Chris and Sue. Cancer: A Patient's Guide. New York: Wiley, 1986.
CEREBRAL PALSY
Schleichkorn, Jay. Coping with Cerebral Palsy: Answers to Questions Parents Often Ask. Baltimore: University Park Press, 1983.
CHILDBIRTH
Donovan, Bonnie. The Cesarean Birth Experience. rev. ed. Bostom: Beacon Press, 1986.
Gilgoff, Alice. Home Birth: An Invitation & a Guide. South Hadley, MA: Bergin & Garvey, 1988.
Greenfield, Ellen J. You Can Have an Easier Delivery. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1988.
Savage, Beverly and Simkin, Diana. Preparation for Birth: The Complete Guide to the Lamaze Method. New York: Ballantine Books, 1987.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Berberich, Ralph. The Available Pediatrician: Every Parent's Guide to Common Childhood Illnesses. New York: Pantheon Books, 1988.
Boston Children's Hospital. The New Child Health Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide for Parents. New York: Delacorte, 1987.
Diagram Group. Child's Body: A Parent's Manual. New York: Paddington, 1987.
Pantell, Robert H., et al. Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Medical Care. rev. ed. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1984.
*Silver, Henry K. Handbook of Pediatrics. 15th ed., Los Altos, CA: Appleton & Lange, 1986.
Simon, Gilbert and Cohen, Marcia. The Parent's Pediatric Companion. New York: William Morrow, 1985.
Zuckerman, Barry S. Child Health: A Pediatrician's Guide for Parents. New York: Hearst Books, 1986.
DENTAL CARE
Hatfield, Denise. Teeth and Gum Care. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation, 1986.
DIABETES
Ducat, Leslie. Diabetes: A New and Complete Guide to Healthier Living for Parents, Children and Young Adults with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. New York: Harper & Row, 1983.
Duncan, Theodore G. The Diabetes Fact Book. New York: Scribner, 1982.
DOWN SYNDROME
Pueschel, Siegfriend M. The Young Child With Down Syndrome. New York: Human Sciences Press, 1984.
DRUG ABUSE
Baron, Jason D. Kids and Drugs: A Parent's Handbook of Drug Treatment and Prevention. New York: Putnam Pub. Group, 1983.
DRUGS
Bindler, Ruth McGillis. A Parent's Guide to Pediatric Drugs. New York: Harper & Row, 1986.
Griffith, H. Winter. Complete Guide to Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs, rev. ed. Los Angeles: The Body Press, 1988.
Physician's Desk Reference. 42nd ed. Oradell, N.J.: Medical Economics, 1988.
EATING DISORDERS
Arenson, Gloria. Binge Eating: How to Stop It Forever. New York: Rawson Associates, 1984.
Slade, Roger. The Anorexia Nervosa Reference Book. New York: Harper & Row, 1984.
EMERGENCY CARE
American Medical Association. The American Medical Association's Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care. New York: Random, 1980.
Green, Martin I. Lifesavers: The Complete Home Medical & Emergency Handbook. New York: Ballantine, 1982.
EPILEPSY
Gumnit, Robert J. The Epilepsy Handbook. New York: Raven Press, 1983.
EXERCISE, POSTNATAL
Noble, Elizabeth. Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1982.
Whiteford, Barbara and Polden, Margie. The Postnatal Exercise Book. New York: Pantheon, 1984.
EYE
Kavner, Richard S. Your Child's Vision: A Parent's Guide to Seeing, Growing, and Developing. New York: Fireside, 1985.
Zinn, Walter J. The Complete Guide to Eyecare, Eyeglasses, and Contact Lenses. rev. ed. Hollywood, FL: Frederick Fell Publishing, 1986.
FATHERHOOD
Bradley, Robert A. Husband-Coached Childbirth. 3rd ed. New York: Harper & Row, 1981.
Jones, Carl. Sharing Birth: A Father's Guide to Giving Support During Labor. New York: William Morrow, 1985.
GENERAL HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES
The American Medical Association. Family Medical Guide. New York: Random, 1987.
*Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 27th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1988.
Griffith, H. Winter. Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms & Illnesses. Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan, 1989.
Horton, Edward, and Smart, Felicity, eds. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Family Health. London: Marshall Cavendish Ltd., 1986. 24 vols.
*Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. 15th ed. Rahway, NJ: Merck, 1987.
*Mosby's Medical and Nursing Dictionary. 2nd ed. St. Louis MO: Mosby, 1985.
*Rakel, Robert E., ed. Conn's Current Therapy. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1988.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Brazelton, T. Berry. Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development. rev. ed. New York: Dell, 1986.
Brazelton, T. Berry. What Every Baby Knows. New York: Ballantine, 1988.
Cole, Joanna. The New Baby at Your House. New York: William Morrow, 1987.
Heins, Marilyn. Child Care/Parent Care. New York: Doubleday, 1987.
Leach, Penelope. Your Growing Child: From Babyhood Through Adolescence. New York: Knopf, 1986.
Spock, Benjamin. Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1985.
HEART DISEASE
Amsterdam, Ezra A. Take Care of Your Heart. New York: Facts on File, 1984.
Gasner, Douglas. The American Medical Association's Book of Heart Care. New York: Random. 1982.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
*Top, F. H., and P. F. Wehrle, eds. Communicable and Infectious Diseases, 9th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 1981.
KIDNEY DISEASE
Cameron, Stewart. Kidney Disease: The Facts. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 1986.
LUNG DISEASES
Lung Diseases of Children: An Introduction. New York: American Lung Association, 1986.
LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC
Blau, Sheldon Paul. Lupus: The Body Against Itself, rev. ed. New York: Doubleday, 1984.
MEDICAL TESTS
Griffith, H. Winter. Complete Guide to Medical Tests -- Over-the-Counter and Doctor-Ordered. Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 1988.
Haessler, Herbert. How to Make Sure Your Baby is Well and Stays That Way: The First Guide to Over 400 Medical Tests and Treatment You Can Do At Home to Check Your Baby's Health and Growth. New York: Rawson Assoc., 1984.
MENTAL HEALTH
Rubin, Theodore Isaac. Not to Worry: The American Family Book of Mental Health. New York: Viking, 1984.
MOTHERHOOD
DelliQuadri, Lyn, and Breckenridge, Kati. The New Mother Care: Helping Yourself Through the Emotional & Physical Transitions of Motherhood. Los Angeles: Tarcher, 1984.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Rosner, Louis J. Multiple Sclerosis: New Hope and Practical Advice For People With MS and Their Families. New York: Prentice Hall, 1987.
Scheinberg, Labe C., ed. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide For Patients and Their Families. 2nd ed. New York: Raven, 1987.
NUTRITION
Griffith, H. Winter. Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements. Tucson, AZ: Fisher Books, 1988.
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 1984.
POISONING
*Dreisbach, Robert M. Handbook of Poisoning: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, 12th ed. Los Altos, CA: Appleton & Lange, 1987.
PREGNANCY
Brewer, Gail. The Very Important Pregnancy Program. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1988.
Brewer, Gail. What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know. New York: Penguin Books, 1985.
Curtis, Lindsay. Pregnant & Lovin' It. rev. ed. Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan, 1988.
Hotchner, Tracy. Pregnancy & Childbirth: The Complete Guide for a New Life. New York: Avon, 1988.
Kitzinger, Sheila. Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth. New York: Knopf, 1980.
Samuels, Mike and Nancy. The Well Pregnancy Book. New York: Summit Books, 1986.
Tapley, Donald F., ed. The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide to Pregnancy. New York: Crown, 1988.
PREMATURE BABIES
Harrison, Helen, and Kositsky, Ann. The Premature Baby Book: A Parent's Guide to Coping and Caring in the First Years. New York: St. Martin's, 1984.
Sammons, William A.H., and Lewis, Jennifer M. Premature Babies: A Different Beginning. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 1985.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)
Dalton, Katharina. Dr. Katharina Dalton's Once a Month: The Original Premenstrual Syndrome Handbook. 3rd ed. Claremont, CA: Hunter House, 1987.
SEX EDUCATION
Bell, Ruth. Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book For Teens on Sex and Relationships. rev. ed. New York: Random House, 1987.
Kitzinger, Sheila. Being Born (for grades 2-5). New York: Putnam, 1986.
Madaras, Lynda and Saavedra, Dane. The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys. new ed. New York: Newmarket Press, 1987.
Madaras, Lynda, and Area. The What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls. new ed. New York: Newmarket Press, 1987.
Sheffield, Margaret. Where Do Babies Come From? (for 4-8 years old). New York: Knopf, 1978.
SKIN DISORDERS
Marks, Ronald A. Psoriasis: A Guide to One of the Commonest Skin Diseases. New York: Arco Publishing, 1981.
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Phillips, Lyn, et al. Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Their Families. New York: Raven Press, 1986.
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
Tyler, James W. Sudden Infant Death (S.I.D.S.): Probable Causes and Simple Prevention. New York: Sterling Impact Books, 1986.
TWINS
Gromada, Karen. Mothering Multiples. 2nd ed. Franklin Park, IL: La Leche League International, 1985.
Leigh, Gillian. All About Twins: A Handbook for Parents. New York: Methuen, Inc., 1984.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Boston Women's Health Book Collective. The New Our Bodies, Ourselves. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1985.
Cherry, Sheldon H. For Women of All Ages: A Gynecological Guide to Modern Female Health Care. New York: Macmillan, 1979.
*Danforth, David N., ed. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4th ed. New York: Harper, 1982.
Diagram Group. Woman's Body: An Owner's Manual. New York: Paddington, 1977.
Gifford-Jones, W. What Every Woman Should Know About Hysterectomy. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1977.
Holt, Linda Hughey. The American Medical Association Guide to Womancare, rev. ed. New York: Random, 1984.
Scott, Joseph W. Woman, Know Thyself. Thorofare, NJ: Charles B. Slack, 1976.
Stewart, Felicia Hance. My Body, My Health: The Concerned Women's Guide to Gynecology. New York: Bantam, 1981.
*Denotes that the book contains technical medical language.
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