Presents a guide to pregnancy and childbirth, providing information on preparing for pregnancy, prenatal care, the developing baby, the changing body, staying fit and healthy, issues in pregnancy, labor and birth, the first six weeks, and more.

Previously published in 1990 under the title: ACOG guide to planning for pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Includes index.

Pregnancy: A new life begins -- Prenatal care -- Testing for fetal well-being -- A healthy lifestyle -- Lifestyle risks -- Nutrition -- Changes during pregnancy -- Labor, delivery, and postpartum: Labor -- Birth -- Breastfeeding -- The newborn baby -- Postpartum care -- Special care: Genetic disorders and birth defects -- Managing medical problems -- Complications during pregnancy -- Pregnancy loss -- Infections during pregnancy -- Staying healthy: Maintaining health and wellness -- Pregnancy diary -- Growth charts.