Joy of Pregnancy 2nd Edition: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be

Description

Perinatal registered nurse Tori Kropp covers every aspect of pregnancy-all the medical facts, but also the magic, humor, and joy of this very special time-month by month in this fully revised and updated edition of The Joy of Pregnancy , including recent medical advances and changes in typical hospital procedures.

As you move through every month of pregnancy , learn how your baby is developing, how your body is changing, how to prepare for birth and baby, and the pros and cons of various pregnancy and childbirth-related choices. The first month after birth is also covered, including breastfeeding tips and newborn care .

Tori's tone is reassuring and authoritative, but also non-judgmental and often humorous. Questions and answers from her online community Stork Site (R), highlighted tips , and quick-reference facts make the informative text accessible and fun to read. A Dad's Corner section at the end of each chapter provides advice and support to your partner through every stage. You'll learn:

• What foods, substances, and 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

Four appendices condense the advice from the chapters into easy-to-access references. You'll find lists of questions to ask when choosing a birth facility, a practitioner, and childbirth class; advice for caring for your body , like ways to survive morning sickness and cope with labor; a packing list for your hospital bag ; shopping list for the nursery and baby equipment ; month-by-month to-do checklists ; as well as suggestions for further reading.

With this book by your side, you and your partner will be prepared to take an active role in ensuring a healthy, happy, and truly joyful pregnancy.