Sue Fast, Island Parent 11/2003
A comprehensive guide that addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of pregnancy... easy access to a wealth of information.


Mariko Thompson, Los Angeles Daily News 10/28/2003
All aspects of having a baby... detailed medical information and has two doctors serving as consulting editors.


Linda Hutchinson, San Gabriel Valley Tribune 10/20/2003
Well-designed and the text is easy to understand... enhanced by color photography... lots of good practical advice.


Susan Brooke Day, Nashville Parent Magazine 10/2003
Offers everything both parents will ever need to know, presented clearly and with keen up-to-the-minute information.


Georgia Family 07/2004
Complete guide... well-organized and inviting-to-read book, crammed with color photographs, does a wonderful job of informing expectant parent(s).


Book Description
An authoritative and up-to-date reference. The Pregnancy Bible combines the knowledge and experience of medical specialists and family doctors -- all under the direction of practicing and widely published obstetricians. It follows the complete sequence of fetal development in utero week by week. Each step is illustrated with full color photography -- many of which are life-size. Dozens of step-by-step illustrations help make the many aspects of infant care easier to master. In-depth and highly readable information covers: - Nutrition and exercise - Cesarean section - Planning for a home birth - Options for pain relief - Prenatal and postpartum care - Coping with emotional changes - Taking care of newborns - Preparing a safe environment at home Quick reference gatefold spreads help keep track of important tests and check-ups for each trimester. Included is an in-depth directory of specialized tests and procedures available for both mother and child. The Pregnancy Bible is an extensive, accessible, up-to-the-minute sourcebook of everything expecting parents need to know, combining the knowledge and experience of many medical specialists and healthcare providers.


About the Author
Joanne Stone, MD and Keith Eddleman, MD are Associate Professors of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.

FROM THE PUBLISHER