The most important period of your child's health is the nine months before birth. Cutting edge research in a new field known as "metabolic programming" reveals a startling new fact: what a mother eats during pregnancy has a far greater effect on her child's future development, overall health, and resistance to disease than was previously thought. In fact, adult chronic illnesses long blamed on an unhealthy lifestyle or genetic influences are now believed to be a direct result of the uterine environment during pregnancy. Now, thanks to this pioneering new book, you can "program" your baby's future health by eating right, gaining the appropriate amount of weight, and avoiding toxins--starting even before conceiving. Dr. Barbara Luke, a nationally recognized expert in the field of public-health nutrition, provides a complete, practical nutrition and lifestyle program that covers your entire pregnancy, month by month--and the first two years of your baby's life. Here is everything you need to know to raise the healthiest baby possible, including: - What to eat when you're trying to conceive and when you are pregnant - Practical strategies that protect your child against hypertension, diabetes, and obesity - Special dietary needs for women in every age group, from under 25 to over 40 - Quick, easy menus, helpful charts, and checklists - Replenishing fluids: how much do you need to drink? - The nutritional needs of mothers carrying twins or "super-twins" - New strategies for overcoming morning sickness - Helping your growing child eat right and stay healthy Pregnancy is your window of opportunity to boost your baby's health at birth, through childhood, and beyond. Let this book help you take the most advanced, scientific approach to preventing disease and optimizing health!

Being parents for the first time, are you super-confused as to how to nurture your baby?

Abstract: A comprehensive collection of educational materials produced by government, professional, and voluntary organizations and agencies includes descriptions of available printed and audiovisual materials on maternal and infant care for the general public and health professionals. Listings of materials are arranged under each organization, together with a brief description of the organization's purpose and goals. All entries specify how to order the materials, many of which are free of charge. Topics include prenatal care, normal pregnancy and delivery, infancy (up to 1 year), child care and growth, developmental problems and disabilities, parent education, workplace and environmental hazards affecting pregnancy, risk factors (alcohol, drugs, smoking), nutrition, breastfeeding, exercise, teenage pregnancy, genetic disorders, infant death syndrome, child abuse and neglect, safety of infant products, vital statistics, and family planing. (w.

America's #1 baby bible! With over 1 million copies in print, BABY 411 is the go-to resource for new parents looking for expert advice on their baby's health, growth and development! Written by renowned pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown and best-selling author Denise Fields, BABY 411 first debuted in 2003 and is regularly revised to keep up with the latest research, trends and advice for baby's first year. New in this edition: • Up-to-date advice on introducing solid foods (spoiler alert: rigid schedules are out; fearless feeding is in). • Contact naps and tips for dealing with bottle refusal. • Latest research on COVID-19 and nursing moms (should you get the vaccine while nursing?).