Now updated - the bestselling guide to a safe and healthy pregnancy
Are you pregnant, or hope to be? This friendly, reassuring guide continues its legacy of providing moms- and dads-to-be with expert advice on every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth - from conception to the delivery room to breastfeeding and more. Plus, you get the latest on prenatal testing and expanded information on the health and well-being of both mother and child.
Prepare to be pregnant - evaluate your health, select a doctor, plan prenatal visits, and prepare for physical and lifestyle changes
See how the trimesters progress - know how your baby develops, recognize causes for concern, and make a birthing plan
Get ready for the big event - understand the stages of labor, know what happens at the hospital, and consider alternative birthing methods
Welcome your newborn - prepare your home (and siblings) for the arrival and care for your bundle of joy
Open the book and find:
A new week-by-week account of what to expect during pregnancy
Diet and exercise tips for the expectant mother
Questions every pregnant woman should ask her doctor
What to expect in labor and delivery
Updated coverage of prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis, amniocentesis, and high-tech ultrasounds
The latest on "on demand" cesarean sections
How to care for yourself after giving birth
