Post-maternity Body Changes book is the first to assess the science and techniques used to restore women’s figures after pregnancy and breastfeeding, and to explore the anatomical changes in different parts of the body. Post-maternity procedures are the result of a constantly evolving field at the intersection of gynecology and plastic surgery, and consist of a personalized set of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments designed to help women to regain or improve upon their pre-pregnancy appearance.

Leaders in the field shed new light on the science behind the natural changes to the body during and after pregnancy, helping readers understand which changes can be treated, and which ones should instead be respected. Divided into sections that anatomically assess the changes in the different parts of the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding, the book clarifies surgical procedures but also investigates the latest non-surgical treatments to improve women’s body image. Moreover, readers will learn about the most relevant aspects of psychology and sexuality recovery treatment after pregnancy.

Post-maternity Body Changes Covering all aspects of the evolution and involution of the female body, the book offers essential information for those readers who want to learn about the changes accompanying pregnancy. It will also benefit residents and specialists in gynecology and plastic surgery, helping them understand how and why performing post-maternity procedures can be challenging for young and veteran doctors alike. In addition, it offers an important resource for fellowships in body shaping techniques and an invaluable reference guide for those readers who wish to specialize in post-maternity procedures.

About the Author

Mónica Gomes-Ferreira was born in Lisbon (Portugal). She studied Medicine in Portugal and Spain, and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University Hospital of Salamanca.

Contents

Part I: Introduction
Part II: Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Part III: Preoperative Consultation
Part IV: Skin
Part V: Breast
Part VI: Abdomen
Part VII: Genitalia
Part VIII: Pelvic Floor
Part IX: Lower Body and Thigh