The comfort of knowing what is going on during pregnancy combined with advice that changes each week with an expectant mother’s body will warm the heart and well as calm the nerves. This fully illustrated pregnancy guide gives an expectant mothers week-by-week information on their body and the child’s physical development; and then explains what they should do at each week of pregnancy for an optimally healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby. A chapter is devoted to each week of pregnancy and covers everything readers need to know including, baby’s size, mother’s size, what’s normal in terms of physical symptoms and development, and what could indicate a potentially serious problem. Nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle advice, tips on treating common pregnancy discomforts like morning sickness and sciatica, and pregnancy do’s and don’ts, ensure a happy and healthy mother and baby.

A comprehensive guide to pregnancy and the first six weeks of motherhood, this book is illustrated and presented in a wiro-bound format to provide ease of use. It is also designed for use as a personal journal, containing a week-by-week breakdown of growth and changes experienced by mother and baby, with weekly thought-recording spaces. Including health and lifestyle tips, from financial planning to maternity wardrobe, this book is aimed at the organized and informed woman wanting to know more about the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and how her baby is developing.

This funny, relatable, and empathetic book for expectant parents shows that everyone knows what to expect during pregnancy . . . or do they? Full of vibrant illustrations, annotated diagrams, and first-hand accounts, Be Pregnant is a fun and comforting companion for this exciting (and highly anticipatory!) time in a pregnant person’s life. Eugenia Viti’s charming mix of insider info and humor provide a much-needed laugh about: Strangers trying to touch your belly. Feelings of inadequacy about stroller prices. The all-powerful birth plan. With quirky yet universal anecdotes, personal "Something That May Happen . . ." sections, and an inclusive illustration program welcoming all moms, Be Pregnant is the perfect gift for an expecting friend or baby shower.

You are pregnant with your first child. What will it be like? Read this week-by-week guide and learn everything you need know and what to expect. "I'm not sure I'm prepared for this," is a common response to finding out that you are pregnant even if you've been considering having a baby for a long time and trying to imagine what it would be like. For most women, pregnancy is a period of enormous joy, enthusiasm, and anticipation. However, pregnancy is also a period of physical and psychological change for the new mom. As an expectant mom, your top priority should be to eat wholesome and healthy foods. Eating well should start before you become pregnant so that your body is full of nutrients that you will need for a healthful pregnancy. You might not feel prepared, but planning is simple enough. Ideally, your prep starts with a trip to your physician a couple of months before you try to become pregnant. The information contained in this book was assembled from a broad body of specialists, each with their own field of expertise. The midwives, physicians, obstetricians, and pediatricians who provided the information contained in this book have cared for thousands of women in every phase of pregnancy and labor, and together have delivered thousands of babies. They have also provided support and care for women and their infants after birth. The extensive information about maternity, birth, and the postpartum period supplied by these professionals is complemented with technical knowledge in diet and workout provided by nurses and a lifestyle and workout coach. With this book, you will learn, not only about the phases of your pregnancy, but also what to expect after your baby is born. Covered topics include: Your first trimester Your second trimester Your third trimester Labor and birth Life with your new baby Dealing with special concerns Are you ready to explore The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Guide: A Week-by-Week Guide to Everything You Need To Do for a Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth? Don't be caught off guard. Order your copy today!

This funny, relatable, and empathetic book for expectant parents shows that everyone knows what to expect during pregnancy . . . or do they? Full of vibrant illustrations, annotated diagrams, and first-hand accounts, Be Pregnant is a fun and comforting companion for this exciting (and highly anticipatory!) time in a pregnant person’s life. Eugenia Viti’s charming mix of insider info and humor provide a much-needed laugh about: Strangers trying to touch your belly. Feelings of inadequacy about stroller prices. The all-powerful birth plan. With quirky yet universal anecdotes, personal "Something That May Happen . . ." sections, and an inclusive illustration program welcoming all moms, Be Pregnant is the perfect gift for an expecting friend or baby shower.

Pregnancy is a time of great joy...and also of physical changes, strange symptoms, and emotional ups and downs that may temporarily unnerve even the most ecstatic mother-to-be. Sensible, comforting and realistic (without either exaggerated warning or glossed-over reassurances), Your Pregnancy Companion will take you from pre-conception health concerns through your first weeks at home with your baby, with the confidence you need.