The Mother of All Pregnancy Books (Mother of All, 2) - Softcover

Douglas, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1681620634 ISBN 13: 9781681620633

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 2012

Synopsis

The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in between

Unlike those other bossy, tell-you-what-to-do pregnancy books, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts they need to know about conception, birth, and everything in between. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this favorite guide to pregnancy and birth, this new edition is easier-to-use, fully updated, and has a fresh and appealing new design.

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books features a friendly, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest adventure life has to offer. Based on the best advice from over 100 parents and a panel of experts, it is packed with tons of nuts-and-bolts information and presents expectant parents with all the facts on such perennial hot topics as pain relief during labor, episiotomy, and circumcision, and empowering expectant parents to make informed personal choices.

• A complete guide to how it may feel—both physically and emotionally - to be pregnant
• ""The Pregnancy Roadmap:"" a week-by-week; month-by-month; and trimester-by-trimester overview of the key pregnancy milestones
• Pregnancy Q&As
• Baby Gear 101
• Your postpartum body
• The truth about ""pregnancy brain""

If you're looking for the inside scoop on what it's really like to have a baby, you've come to the right place.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in between

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this favorite guide to pregnancy and birth, this new edition is easier-to-use, fully updated, and includes everything you'll ever need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Based on the latest recommendations from leading health authorities and the best advice from more than 100 parents, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books is an indispensable resource for giving your baby the healthiest possible start in life while preparing yourself for the remarkable journey ahead.

Inside, you'll find:

• Frank discussions about what it's really like to have a baby—from the emotional and physical challenges to the career and financial costs
• Information about alternative and complementary therapies
• The facts about nutrition during pregnancy, prenatal testing, pain relief, circumcision, and breastfeeding
• A guide to fertility tests and treatments
• The latest research on prenatal and postpartum depression, environmental health, and preconception health
• Tips on coping with a high-risk pregnancy from moms who've been there
• The inside scoop on what labor is really like and practical advice on planning for the birth you want
• A sneak peek at life with your baby
• How to deal with the most common symptoms and complaints

If you're looking for the inside scoop on what it's really like to have a baby, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books includes everything you'll need to know.

About the Author

Ann Douglas is an award-winning journalist and the author of The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, and The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers. Known for her lively anecdotes and real-world advice, Ann makes frequent appearances on both radio and television and is regularly quoted in such publications as Parenting, Parents, Fit Pregnancy, American Baby, and Working Mother.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1681620634
• ISBN 13: 9781681620633
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 600