Expecting 411, 4th Edition: The Insider's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Jul 2017 · Sold by Rodale Books
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An essential guide to pregnancy with up-to-date guidance on everything you need to know about each trimester and childbirth, from a nationally renowned pediatrician and a board-certified OB/GYN
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! Now come the questions—what’s safe to eat? Is this normal? Pediatrician Ari Brown, author of Baby 411 and Toddler 411, and OB/GYN Michele Hakakha come to the rescue with answers to these common questions and many more. They share their combined expertise in a user-friendly Q&A format that makes it easy for busy parents-to-be to find what they need in the moment. Now in its fourth edition, Expecting 411 offers an insider’s guide to every aspect of your experience as an expecting parent, including:
• What’s going on down there?: Use the trimester-by-trimester guide to learn how your baby is growing and what changes you can expect to see, and get advice on how to handle morning sickness and other common complaints.
• Nutritional needs: Find the latest guidelines on your nutritional needs and choose which supplements to take.
• Getting ready for the big event: Know what to expect with labor, get a preview of the hospital birth experience, and be prepared when things don’t go according to the birth plan.
• Postpartum care: Learn how to recover after delivery and enlist others to help and how to adjust to new routines after you return home.
• Pregnancy 911: Understand when to call your doctor and what to expect if complications arise.
With perspectives from real-life parents and other pregnancy experts, including a certified lactation consultant and midwife, Expecting 411 will equip you with essential knowledge, offering peace of mind through each stage of your pregnancy so you can enjoy the start of your parenting journey.
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! Now come the questions—what’s safe to eat? Is this normal? Pediatrician Ari Brown, author of Baby 411 and Toddler 411, and OB/GYN Michele Hakakha come to the rescue with answers to these common questions and many more. They share their combined expertise in a user-friendly Q&A format that makes it easy for busy parents-to-be to find what they need in the moment. Now in its fourth edition, Expecting 411 offers an insider’s guide to every aspect of your experience as an expecting parent, including:
• What’s going on down there?: Use the trimester-by-trimester guide to learn how your baby is growing and what changes you can expect to see, and get advice on how to handle morning sickness and other common complaints.
• Nutritional needs: Find the latest guidelines on your nutritional needs and choose which supplements to take.
• Getting ready for the big event: Know what to expect with labor, get a preview of the hospital birth experience, and be prepared when things don’t go according to the birth plan.
• Postpartum care: Learn how to recover after delivery and enlist others to help and how to adjust to new routines after you return home.
• Pregnancy 911: Understand when to call your doctor and what to expect if complications arise.
With perspectives from real-life parents and other pregnancy experts, including a certified lactation consultant and midwife, Expecting 411 will equip you with essential knowledge, offering peace of mind through each stage of your pregnancy so you can enjoy the start of your parenting journey.
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About the author
Ari Brown, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician in Austin, Texas, who has been in private practice for more than thirty years. She has appeared on countless national shows including NBC’s Today show and has authored articles published in the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Parents magazine. She is a spokesperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a sought-after speaker and consultant, and the author of the bestselling 411 for Parents series including Baby 411, Toddler 411, and Expecting 411.
Michele Hakakha, MD, is an award-winning OB/GYN who brings a down-to-earth perspective to being pregnant. She has contributed to numerous articles and educational videos on pregnancy, and appeared in Little Man, an award-winning documentary on premature birth.
Michele Hakakha, MD, is an award-winning OB/GYN who brings a down-to-earth perspective to being pregnant. She has contributed to numerous articles and educational videos on pregnancy, and appeared in Little Man, an award-winning documentary on premature birth.
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