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"This is truly 'the mother of all pregnancy books'—an intelligent resource that covers every
pregnancy-related topic imaginable in a fun, reassuring way. Ann Douglas has done an exceptional job
of arming parents-to-be with the facts they need to make the healthiest possible choices from
preconception through postpartum. A must-have!"
- Susan Newman, Ph.D., author of Parenting An Only Child: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your
One and Only
"The Mother of All Pregnancy Books is a comprehensive and incredibly informative resource about
pregnancy (and what comes before and after!). Ann Douglas tells all in her witty style, entertaining
readers along the way. Unlike other pregnancy books, Douglas combines thorough research and
reporting with the human touch, offering her own experiences and insight while educating her readers at
one of the most important times in their lives. This book is not to be missed!"
- Elisa Ast All, Editor-in-Chief, Pregnancy magazine, Baby Years magazine, and
iParenting.com
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Table of Contents (Cont'd)
Back
Chapter 6: Operation Healthy Baby
The weighting game
Nutrient check: the sequel!
The deprivation trap
Special diets
Exercising during pregnancy
Sex during pregnancy
Working during pregnancy
Other things you need to know to keep your baby safe
Chapter 7: The Worry Zone
The top ten first-trimester worries
The top ten second-trimester worries
The top ten third-trimester worries
Chapter 8: The Complaint Department
What's normal and what's not
Pregnancy complaints from A to Z
Abdominal muscle separation
Acne
Backache
Bellybutton soreness
Bleeding gums
Bleeding and spotting
Braxton Hicks contractions
Breast tenderness and enlargement
Breathlessness
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Constipation
Cramping
Cravings
Eye changes
Faintness and dizziness
Fatigue
Food aversions
Gassiness and bloating
Headaches
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hip soreness
Insomnia
Itching
Leg cramps
Linea nigra
Mask of pregnancy
Morning sickness
Perineal aching
Pubic bone pain
Rashes
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Rhinitis
Round ligament pain
Sciatica
Skin changes
Smell, heightened sense of
Stretch marks
Sweating
Swelling and fluid retention
Thirstiness
Urinary incontinence
Urination, increased frequency of
Vaginal secretions, increased
Varicose veins
Yeast infections
Weepiness
The joys of being pregnant
Chapter 9: To Test or Not To Test?
Is prenatal genetic testing the right choice for you?
Types of tests
What to do if the test brings bad news
More...
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