Your Pregnancy & BirthAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Larry Erickson Now in its fourth edition, this book has become a classic -- guiding more than 2 million women through their pregnancies. From planning for a baby, through pregnancy and birth, to those important first weeks of new life, advice is offered to educate, inform, relieve, and prepare pregnant women for one of the most thrilling and fulfilling times of their lives. Features include: Checklists, charts, questionnaires, and special tips.Charts for tracking the baby's growth.An all-new chapter on breast feeding.Glossary of terms.More than 170 photos and illustrations. |
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