A comprehensive handbook offering practical guidance and essential, up-to-date information for every modern parent-to-be, this guide to each stage of pregnancy and childbirth is filled with beautifully drawn illustrations and full-colour photographs, and is packed with a wealth of clearly presented, useful information on key areas such as:
- fitness
- nutrition
- the development of your unborn baby
- preparing for childbirth, labour and delivery
- labour-coping skills
- medication for pain relief
- possible labour problems
- getting back into shape afterwards
