childbirth

New photographs of life before birth and up-to-date advice for expectant parents.

On t.p.: New photographs of life before birth and up-to-date advice for expectant parents.

A primer for the expectant mother and father on what to expect at childbirth and on how to prepare for and make decisions about delivery.

Explains why people celebrate the birth of a baby, and looks at some of the traditions associated with the new arrivals, including naming, religious observances, announcements, gifts, and remembrances.

Explores the issues surrounding pregnancy, providing information on conception, pregnancy, childbirth, teenage pregnancy, a pregnant woman's options, birth control, and recent medical advances in pregnancy.

A novelist writes of her experiences during a 12 month period through pregnancy, new motherhood, and return to writing.

Now fully updated to reflect recent advances, this comprehensive, reader-friendly and up-to-date guide for expecting mothers and fathers features step-by-step illustrations, quick reference gatefolds, and a directory of test and procedures.

Photographs and text describe the baby's nine-month journey from conception to birth.