Pregnancy For Dummies

Your complete guide to having a healthy, happy pregnancy

This updated and expanded third edition of Pregnancy ForDummies offers mothers-to-be practical advice and expert guidance on every stage of their pregnancy — and beyond!

Understand what''s happening with your baby and your body, and be guided through what to expect from labour, birth and becoming a new parent.

• Follow your baby''s development — understand the changes you and your baby go through during all three trimesters
• Research your birth options — make informed choices that best suit your needs
• Care for your baby before birth — eat well and keep active during pregnancy
• Prepare for the birth of your baby — know what happens before, during and after labour
• Look after your newborn — find advice on breastfeeding and bringing your baby home
• Keep up with current issues —identify issues facing mothers today, such as returning to work or having children later in life
• Get expert advice on special situations — meet the challenges of multiple births, problems during pregnancy or miscarriage

Open the book and find:

• Ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant
• Clear illustrations of how the body changes during pregnancy
• Advice for managing pre-existing conditions during pregnancy
• Discussion about complementary and alternative therapies
• Simple explanations of your birth options
• Information about parental leave entitlements
• Websites to access further support