The joy of pregnancy: the complete, candid, and reassuring companion for parents-to-be

From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Labor and delivery nurse Kropp was troubled when she recognized several years back that women coming into the hospital to give birth were both ill-prepared and more anxious than ever. These women had read all the latest books and had taken classes, but with so much information available they were trusting writers and 'experts' more than they trusted themselves. Kropp found that the humor and joy of pregnancy had been lost, and set out to help remedy the situation. Her book is a refreshing mix of medical information and helpful, nonjudgmental advice, which urges readers to inform themselves but also to relax and enjoy the special time and anticipation of pregnancy. Each chapter explains what's happening to your body (increased hormone levels) and your baby (its size and development) each month. Kropp covers topics like weight gain, which medications are safe to take, bed rest and genetic testing. Also included is a practical monthly rundown of what you can do to prepare for your baby's arrival (register at your hospital, choose a pediatrician, etc.) and a list of necessary products, furniture, clothing and gear. Years of experience working with pregnant women gives Kropp a reassuring voice, and her book is sure to leave readers feeling more prepared—and less frightened—about the journey of pregnancy. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review The Joy of Pregnancy is a must-read for all pregnant women. Tori Kropp explains the joy and wonder of being pregnant, and offers the practical advice and information women need to make the most of their pregnancies. I strongly recommend this book. --Will Hammett, M.D., Central Ohio Ob/Gyn As a longtime perinatal nurse and childbirth educator who works with expectant families every day, Tori Kropp shares her abundant wealth of wisdom and experience in The Joy of Pregnancy . This is one pregnancy book that truly captures the excitement, anticipation, fun, and joy of this special time in a woman's life; I highly recommend it. --Kathleen Huggins, R.N, M.S., author of the best-selling Nursing Mother's Companion This is definitely not just another book about pregnancy. Tori Kropp should be applauded for adopting a fresh, positive, and enjoyable attitude toward pregnancy issues. Once you have this friendly companion in hand, you'll find it difficult to part with. --Michael Katz, M.D., San Francisco Perinatal Associates

this Is Going To Be The Next Classic Pregnancy Guide! Friendly Yet Factual, And More Practical Than Medical, This Comprehensive Guide To Pregnancy And Birth Is Intended As The Only Book Parents-to-be Will Need As They Wait For The Baby. With A Chapter For Each Month And Another For The Postpartum Period, This Book Tells Expectant Parents What They Want To Know-how The Baby And The Mother's Body Are Changing, How To Prepare For The Baby As Well As The Birth-when They Want To Know It. The Tone Is Reassuring, Nonjudgmental, And Often Humorous.

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labor And Delivery Nurse Kropp Was Troubled When She Recognized Several Years Back That Women Coming Into The Hospital To Give Birth Were Both Ill-prepared And More Anxious Than Ever. These Women Had Read All The Latest Books And Had Taken Classes, But With So Much Information Available They Were Trusting Writers And 'experts' More Than They Trusted Themselves. Kropp Found That The Humor And Joy Of Pregnancy Had Been Lost, And Set Out To Help Remedy The Situation. Her Book Is A Refreshing Mix Of Medical Information And Helpful, Nonjudgmental Advice, Which Urges Readers To Inform Themselves But Also To Relax And Enjoy The Special Time And Anticipation Of Pregnancy. Each Chapter Explains What's Happening To Your Body (increased Hormone Levels) And Your Baby (its Size And Development) Each Month. Kropp Covers Topics Like Weight Gain, Which Medications Are Safe To Take, Bed Rest And Genetic Testing. Also Included Is A Practical Monthly Rundown Of What You Can Do To Prepare For Your Baby's Arrival (register At Your Hospital, Choose A Pediatrician, Etc.) And A List Of Necessary Products, Furniture, Clothing And Gear. Years Of Experience Working With Pregnant Women Gives Kropp A Reassuring Voice, And Her Book Is Sure To Leave Readers Feeling More Prepared-and Less Frightened-about The Journey Of Pregnancy. (apr.)

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Women today are celebrating pregnancy like never before. The new attitude of expectant moms is one of cheerful anticipation, optimism, and pride in their changing bodies. The Joy of Pregnancy reflects this positive spirit by emphasizing what’s normal, fun, and even funny about pregnancy. In a lighthearted and encouraging tone, Tori Kropp helps mothers- and fathers-to-be concentrate on the miracle of pregnancy and birth rather than on possible complications. The month-by-month format provides the essential information that expectant parents crave: how the baby is developing, how the mother’s body is changing, how to prepare for birth and baby, and the pros and cons of various pregnancy-related choices and issues. Tori’s tone is reassuring, nonjudgmental, and often humorous. Questions and answers from her online community Stork Site®, highlighted tips, and facts make the text fun to read as well as informative. With this book by their side, expectant parents will be prepared to take an active role in ensuring a healthy, happy, and truly joyful pregnancy. "The Joy of Pregnancy reflects this positive spirit by emphasizing what's normal, fun, and even funny about pregnancy. In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of her path-breaking book, author Tori Kropp covers recent advances in medical knowledge and changes in typical hospital procedures. The Joy of Pregnancy's month-by-month format provides the essential information that expectant parents crave: how the baby is developing, how the mother's body is changing, how to prepare for birth and baby, and the pros and cons of various pregnancy and childbirth-related choices parents face" -- Amazon.com This comprehensive guide to pregnancy and birth provides a chapter for each month of gestation and another for the postpartum period, covering such topics as fetal development, the effects of pregnancy on the mother's body, and how to prepare for the newborn baby as well as for the delivery