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• by:
• Roizen, Michael F. and Oz, Mehmet

The bestselling authors of YOU: Staying Young, YOU: Being Beautiful, and YOU: On a Diet are back with a close look at the ins and outs of pregnancy. With their usual humor, honesty, and wisdom, they will walk readers through every step of the process. They will answer every question you've ever had (and many that you haven't) about the best ways to take care of yourself and your child, from vitamins to exercise to medications. With thorough descriptions, YOU tips and tools, and informative drawings, this book covers everything that parents-to-be need to be well informed. The 12 chapters leave no stone unturned:

• Chapter 1: Body basics that offer an overview of what will happen during the pregnancy as well as important tips on how to get yourself and your environment ready for baby-growing.


• Chapter 2: Fertility and conception myths abound, and this chapter distinguishes between the old wives' tales and the truth.


• Chapter 3: The immune system is a critical part of pregnancy both in the mother and as it develops in the fetus. This chapter explains how the immune system works and what moms can do to give their fetuses the best environment possible.


• Chapter 4: Nutrition is another major concern for parents-to-be, and this chapter offers a thorough examination of do's and don'ts.


• Chapter 5: Exercise and the metabolism rules change during a pregnancy, and this chapter lays out realistic expectations for each month of the pregnancy.


• Chapter 6: Neurology Many moms-to-be experience major emotional shifts as the pregnancy goes on, and this chapter explains how to handle those while keeping the baby's neurological development safe.


• Chapter 7: The senses develop at different times, and this chapter explains how to stimulate growth using all kinds of methods.


• Chapter 8 & 9: Changes in mom's body are dramatic and differ for everyone, but these two chapters address what kind of changes to expect during a pregnancy.


• Chapter 10: Labor and delivery This chapter has all the details about how to prepare for labor and delivery, and answers questions about the best methods.


• Chapter 11: The postpartum experience is different for everyone, but this chapter talks about what will happen immediately after delivery and how to keep the body healthy as it recovers from the birth.


• Chapter 12: The first 6 months of a child's life are dramatic and exciting, and this chapter offers a wealth of information to keep parents sane and informed.