When Pregnancy Isn't Perfect: A Layperson's Guide to Complications in PregnancyThe author's experience with a number of complication during her pregnancy led her to write this much-needed book, which explains in clear and reassuring terms such conditions as gestational diabetes, inter-uterine growth retardation, preterm labor and delivery, and many others, including what to expect when a caesarean becomes necessary. |
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Whats Here for You How to Use This Book | 3 |
What Happens to You When | 8 |
When Pregnancy Is Perfect | 10 |
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