Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be by Tori Kropp, Michael C. Scott

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Are you expecting mystery, sensuality, wonder, and delight? If you're pregnant, you should be!

Pregnancy isn't all bout nausea and medical tests; it's also a time of excitement, anticipation, and above all, joy. You don't need to adopt a strict diet, adhere to a demanding exercise regimen, or try to plan the perfect birth. Rather, you can trust your instincts and your body to guide you through the amazing, magical process of pregnancy and childbirth.

That's the wise, expert counsel of Tori Kropp, perinatal nurse and founder of a popular childbirth-education program and a website for new parents, In The Joy of pregnancy, Tori tells you what you need to know-how the baby is developing, how your body is changing, and how to prepare for the baby and the birth-without overwhelming you. She has organized the book month by month, so you can learn as you progress through pregnancy. Also included are Q&As, fun facts, and sections just for Dad. With Tori's help, both of you can enjoy and celebrate this very special season of your lives.

About the Author:
Tori Kropp, R.N., is founder and director of Pillow Talk, a childbirth-education program in Marin County and San Francisco, and founder of Stork Site, a pregnancy-and-parenting website

Publishers Weekly

Labor and delivery nurse Kropp was troubled when she recognized several years back that women coming into the hospital to give birth were both ill-prepared and more anxious than ever. These women had read all the latest books and had taken classes, but "with so much information available they were trusting writers and 'experts' more than they trusted themselves." Kropp found that the humor and joy of pregnancy had been lost, and set out to help remedy the situation. Her book is a refreshing mix of medical information and helpful, nonjudgmental advice, which urges readers to inform themselves but also to relax and enjoy the special time and anticipation of pregnancy. Each chapter explains what's happening to your body (increased hormone levels) and your baby (its size and development) each month. Kropp covers topics like weight gain, which medications are safe to take, bed rest and genetic testing. Also included is a practical monthly rundown of what you can do to prepare for your baby's arrival (register at your hospital, choose a pediatrician, etc.) and a list of necessary products, furniture, clothing and gear. Years of experience working with pregnant women gives Kropp a reassuring voice, and her book is sure to leave readers feeling more prepared-and less frightened-about the journey of pregnancy. (Apr.)

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