☆NEW Joy of Pregnancy 2nd Edition: The Complete, Candid & Reassuring Comp…

Perinatal RN Tori Kropp covers every aspect of pregnancy—all the medical facts, but also the magic, humor & joy of this special time—month by month in this fully revised & updated edition of The Joy of Pregnancy, including recent medical advances & changes in typical hospital procedures As you move through each month of pregnancy, learn how your baby's developing, how your body's changing, how to prepare for birth & baby & the pros/cons of various pregnancy & childbirth-related choices. The 1st month after birth is also covered, including breastfeeding tips & newborn care Tori’s tone is reassuring & authoritative, but also non-judgmental & often humorous. Q&A from her online community Stork Site, highlighted tips & quick-reference facts make the informative text accessible & fun to read A Dad’s Corner section at the end of each chapter provides advice & support for your partner through every stage You’ll learn: •What foods, substances & activities to limit or avoid •What medications are safe to take •The range of available diagnostic tests •What to expect at each prenatal checkup •Details of every stage of labor, w/illustrations of labor positions 4 appendices condense advice from the chapters into easy-to-access references. You’ll find lists of questions to ask when choosing a birthing facility, a practitioner, etc With this book, you & your partner will be prepared to take an active role in ensuring a healthy, happy & truly joyful pregnancy Softcover 424 pgs 🚭