Essential reading for anyone who is thinking about becoming pregnant or is already pregnant.

This comprehensive book features extensive yet easy-to-understand information on everything related to pregnancy, from preconception to birth.

The highly readable presentation style covers the following areas:

• Part 1 -- Before You Become Pregnant: everything from genetics basics to avoiding risks such as food toxins
• Part 2 -- Your First Trimester (Months 1 to 3): information on screening tests, diet and nutrition
• Part 3 -- Your Second Trimester (Months 4 to 6): everything from body changes to personal care to exercising safely
• Part 4 -- Your Third Trimester (Months 7 to 9): birth and newborn planning, childbirth classes and preparing for labor
• Part 5 -- Your Labor and Delivery: birth positions, labor stages, special deliveries and interventions
• Part 6 -- After Your Baby Is Born: information on newborn care, healthy parenthood and diet and exercise for breast-feeding mothers

Dr. Michèle Farrugia is a staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Jacqueline Thomas is a staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Paul Bernstein is the Head of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital and an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto