Parenting Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth

THE ONLY PREGNANCY RESOURCE YOU'LL EVER NEED!For the past decade, Parenting magazine has gained the loyal readership of smart, involved parents by getting to the heart of what moms and dads need to know about raising a child. Now Parenting, with an advisory board of leading experts, have created a comprehensive sourcebook to give parents-to-be--and their newborns--the best start possible. The Parenting Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth takes you from conception through the first weeks of a baby's life. Here is up-to-the minute information What's Going on in Your Common changesTips for a good night's sleepWhen to call the doctorPregnancy and sexWhat's Going on in Your Mood swingsMiscarriage fearsWays to feel your bestHow Baby Trimester-by-trimester look at fetal developmentFirst flutters and kicksPrematurityCheckups and Choosing a caregiverAll about prenatal testsGenetic counselingEating and sensible weight gainSneaking in nutrientsFoods to avoidExercise basicsGetting your body back after pregnancySpecial Multiple birthsPlacenta problemsGestational diabetesOlder momBed restThe breech babyThe Big Why every labor is differentPain managementStage of laborEpidural pros and consCesarean birth Work ConcernsNewborn basics Naming babyTravel tipsReal moms' advice storiesHandy checklistsAnd much more!* With illustrations throughout *