NEW Joy of Pregnancy 2nd Edition: The Complete, Candid & Reassuring Companion

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, with 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