The Pregnancy Countdown Book: Nine Months of Practical Tips, Useful Advice, and Uncensored Truths

Expecting moms can count down the 280 days of their pregnancy with this delightful companion—complete with wise and witty advice and anecdotes from doctors, midwives, and other moms

The average pregnancy lasts 280 days—and the suspense can be excruciating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way, with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and mothers, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and all of the uncensored details that other books won’t tell you.

231 Days to Go: Your baby is now the size of a small blueberry.
209 Days to Go: Your baby's heartbeat is now audible.
124 Days to Go: Doctors recommend that you stop sleeping on your back.
91 Days to Go: The window for air travel is closing fast, so take that final vacation.
45 Days to Go: Better get started on that nursery.

The perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, The Pregnancy Countdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.

Susan Mcgee is the author of several nonfiction books. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and son.

Kara Nakisbendi, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, a board-certified nutrition specialist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the mother of two children.