Taking Charge Of Your Pregnancy

An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth, Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy contains trailblazing science that explains:  



Why the first eight weeks are the most important and how to optimize them
Which prenatal genetic tests are risk‑free and which are a waste of money
Why miscarriages are common and the preventive steps future moms can take
When to be concerned about nausea
What pregnant women can learn from their own mother’s birth stories
What to do about pain during labor and delivery

After decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask healthcare providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.