[Dummies 01] • Pregnancy All-in-One for Dummies

It appears the baby recession really is over: Preliminary figures show US births were up last year for the first time in seven years. According to the American Pregnancy Association, there are approximately 6 million pregnancies every year throughout the United States including 4,058,000 live births and 1,995,840 pregnancy losses.

"Pregnancy All-In-One For Dummies," will offer soon-to-be mothers important, detailed, and useful information on preparing and planning for pregnancy. It will cover the first, second, and third trimesters, special considerations such as age, multiple births, complications, illness, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and choosing bottle or breastfeeding. Mothers-to-be can concoct quick and easy recipes and get the lowdown on what to eat, what not to eat, and why. Additionally, how those with special diets (like vegetarians and those with food allergies) can still follow good nutritional guidelines and address their unique nutritional needs--as well as those of their unborn child. Coverage will also be devoted to expectant dads along plus a new chapter on preparing for baby's arrival. Books featured will include: Pregnancy For Dummies, 3E Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, 2E Fit Pregnancy For Dummies Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition For Dummies Birth Plans For Dummies