Your complete guide to having a healthy, happy pregnancy

This updated and expanded third edition of Pregnancy ForDummies offers mothers-to-be practical advice and expert guidance on every stage of their pregnancy — and beyond!

Understand what’s happening with your baby and your body, and be guided through what to expect from labour, birth and becoming a new parent.

Follow your baby’s development — understand the changes you and your baby go through during all three trimesters

Research your birth options — make informed choices that best suit your needs

Care for your baby before birth — eat well and keep active during pregnancy

Prepare for the birth of your baby — know what happens before, during and after labour

Look after your newborn — find advice on breastfeeding and bringing your baby home

Keep up with current issues — identify issues facing mothers today, such as returning to work or having children later in life

Get expert advice on special situations — meet the challenges of multiple births, problems during pregnancy or miscarriage

Open the book and find:

Ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Clear illustrations of how the body changes during pregnancy

Advice for managing pre-existing conditions during pregnancy

Discussion about complementary and alternative therapies

Simple explanations of your birth options

Information about parental leave entitlements

Websites to access further support