Evidence-based medical advice for parents from a world-class team of doctors and care providers; Information on pregnancy planning and fertility; Weekly updates on baby's growth and development; Monthly explanation of changes for mom; Guidance on nutrition, exercise and weight gain; Tips for working, traveling and managing parenthood; Reliable information on recent trends and technologies in pregnancy and postpartum care; Answers to difficult or embarrassing questions.

"Fully revised and updated"--Cover. Includes index.

Part 1. Enjoying a healthy pregnancy. Preparing to become pregnant -- Healthy choices during pregnancy -- For dads and partners -- Part 2. Pregnancy month by month. Months 1-10 -- Labor and childbirth -- Cesarean birth -- Part 3. Baby is finally home. Your newborn -- Taking baby home -- Postpartum issues for mom -- Managing as parents -- Part 4. Important decisions of pregnancy. Genetic screening -- Prenatal testing -- Breast-feeding -- Pain relief during childbirth -- Elective cesarean births -- Vaginal birth after a cesarean birth -- Contraception after delivery -- Part 5. Symptoms guide -- Part 6. Complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Issues during pregnancy -- Problems of labor and childbirth -- Managing mom's health concerns -- Pregnancy loss.