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The inside scoop for when you want more than the officialline
Having a baby is one of life's most joyous-and overwhelming-events. The choices you make now will affect your baby's health long afterit is born. How should you change your lifestyle now that you arepregnant? How can you be sure that your baby is developingproperly? What should you expect at each doctor's visit? And how onearth will you survive labor?
Now thoroughly updated with more than 200 pages of new andcompletely revised material, including week-by-week pregnancy tips, The Unofficial Guide? TM to Having a Baby gives savvy parents-to-belike you a foolproof appraisal of what works and whatdoesn't-revealing things even your doctor won't (or can't) tellyou, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by anycompany, product, or organization. * Vital Information that other sources can't or won'treveal-including the very latest research on prenatal and genetictesting. * Insider Secrets on how to weather the physical and emotionalhighs and lows of pregnancy, with tips on health, exercise, sex, and career management. * Money-Saving Tips that help you save on baby gear and maternitywear. * The Latest Trends in new childbirth methods, including Doulacare, pain management, and alternative birthing options. * Handy Checklists and Charts to track your baby's development, identify potentially dangerous medications and drugs, and recordthe milestones in your pregnancy.
Having a baby is one of life's most joyous-and overwhelming-events. The choices you make now will affect your baby's health long afterit is born. How should you change your lifestyle now that you arepregnant? How can you be sure that your baby is developingproperly? What should you expect at each doctor's visit? And how onearth will you survive labor?
Now thoroughly updated with more than 200 pages of new andcompletely revised material, including week-by-week pregnancy tips, The Unofficial Guide? TM to Having a Baby gives savvy parents-to-belike you a foolproof appraisal of what works and whatdoesn't-revealing things even your doctor won't (or can't) tellyou, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by anycompany, product, or organization. * Vital Information that other sources can't or won'treveal-including the very latest research on prenatal and genetictesting. * Insider Secrets on how to weather the physical and emotionalhighs and lows of pregnancy, with tips on health, exercise, sex, and career management. * Money-Saving Tips that help you save on baby gear and maternitywear. * The Latest Trends in new childbirth methods, including Doulacare, pain management, and alternative birthing options. * Handy Checklists and Charts to track your baby's development, identify potentially dangerous medications and drugs, and recordthe milestones in your pregnancy.