The Mother of All Pregnancy Books The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything  In-Between (U.S. Edition)

Click here for Canadian Edition + "'Mother' knows. Start reading this treasure trove even before you get pregnant so you can make it through every jam-packed page before your baby arrives." - Paula Spencer, author of Everything ELSE You Need to Know When You're Expecting: The New Etiquette for the New Mom "Finally, a pregnancy book that includes essential pre-pregnancy concerns, such as planning and physical and emotional preparation! Ann Douglas has written her masterwork Mother of All Pregnancy Books in the same unpretentious, concise style as her Unofficial Guide. She also stays true to her goal of informing parents and prospective parents as completely as possible, so they will be well-equipped to sort through the pros and cons of their own life choices as they see them. Not one to forgo difficult issues, her chapter entitled 'When Pregnancy Isn't Perfect' is one of the best I've read, both for its sensitivity and for its emphasis on coping and prevention. This is a book that will serve women and their families well." - A. Christine Harris, Ph.D., author of The Pregnancy Journal

Congratulations! Pregnancy is one of life's most incredible journeys. If you're expecting your first child, or even your fourth, you may be wondering about those exciting changes happening to your body and what to expect when you have a baby. The Mother of All Pregnancy Books walks expectant parents step-by-step through hot topics most pregnancy books shy away from. Packed with all the facts on preparing your body for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and addressing such topics as pain relief during labor, circumcision, the top ten worries for each trimester, and more, this comprehensive, forthcoming guide is a must-have for the most important nine months of your life. Warm and entertaining, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books offers a hefty dose of reassurance for difficult subjects, such as infertility, high-risk pregnancy, miscarriage, and infant death. You'll find helpful charts and tables to bring you up to speed on the latest information, a glossary of pregnancy and birth-related terms, and a sneak peek at life after baby! The Mother of All Pregnancy Books will be your bible to birth, babyhood, and beyond! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Are You Really Ready To Have A Baby? A question of timing What it really costs to raise children Career considerations The age issue Other health considerations Emotional readiness When you and your partner don't agree When Mother Nature has other plans Chapter 2: Your Pre-Game Plan Training for the big event Watch your weight-but not too carefully Do a nutrient check Kick your smoking habit Skip that glass of wine Just say no to drugs Get your partner on the program Kick your coffee habit Don't douche Keep your stress level down Watch out for workplace hazards What to expect from your preconception checkup Chapter 3: Sperm, Meet Egg The numbers game The science of conception A tale of two phases The sperm connection What you can do to increase your odds of conceiving quickly Know thy cycle Make love on the right days Have unbelievably great sex Don't get too much of a good thing Create a "sperm-friendly" vaginal environment Get your partner on board Can you choose your baby's sex? Chapter 4: Missed Conception Do you have a fertility problem? The infertility workup The major causes of infertility The brave new world of assisted reproduction Damned lies and statistics Reading between the lines Money talk How to stay sane Chapter 5: Winning at Baby Roulette A little bit pregnant Testing, testing... How you may feel about being pregnant Sharing your news with the world Sharing your news at work Finding Dr. Right Hospital or home birth? Your first prenatal checkup What your due date really means Multiple pregnancy The Incredible Growing Baby More...

 

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