The Baby Bible by Judd, Bec -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover About the Author Title Contents The accidental mum

The dream team

Before the bump

Month 1 (weeks 1—4)

Being pregnant with Billie Interruption from an expert: Pregnancy 101 The do’s and don’ts Interruption from an expert: Nutrition during pregnancy Pregnancy exercise: The first trimester Interruption from an expert: Pelvic floor exercises Pregnancy skincare Interruption from an expert: Pregnancy and beauty products

Month 2 (weeks 5–8)

Public or private? Interruption from an expert: What the hell is happening to my body? So . . . you’re having more than one baby Interruption from an expert: Tests, tests, tests Interruption from an expert: Multiple pregnancy

Month 3 (weeks 9–13)

How to style your bump Interruption from an expert: Genetic testing Finding out the sex Interruption from an expert: Twelve-week ultrasound (and other tests)

Month 4 (weeks 14–17)

Dude, where’s my abs? Interruption from an expert: All about diastasis recti Pregnancy exercise: The second trimester Interruption from an expert: Safe exercise during pregnancy Bec’s workouts

Month 5 (weeks 18–21)

Pregnancy hormones Birth classes: Yay or nay? Interruption from an expert: Second trimester ultrasound Eating for two . . . or three

Make-you-go muesli* Best-ever gluten-free chocolate cake Butter cupcakes with raspberry icing (AKA Billie’s pink cupcakes) Coconut choc chip cookies Broken biscuit slice

Gross things that are going to happen (sorry)

Month 6 (weeks 22–26)

Baby gear: What do you really need? Styling the nursery

Month 7 (weeks 27–30)

Babymoon time Interruption from an expert: Airline travel Pregnancy exercise: The third trimester Interruption from an expert: 28-week blood test Packing the baby bag Interruption from an expert: Third trimester ultrasound Birth plan

Month 8 (weeks 31–35)

Giving birth to the twins The baby shower

Month 9 (weeks 36–40)

Nesting—and relaxing Setting up your home

The big day

Your first few days as a mum

Breastfeeding (or, how to use your boobs to keep your baby alive) Interruption from an expert: Everything you wanted to know about breastfeeding Conflicting advice Baby blues Not all postnatal depression looks the same

Recovery

Your body after birth Interruption from an expert: Caring for your body post-birth

Home time

Routines Interruption from an expert: Why you should wrap your baby Sleeping FAQs Interruption from an expert: Newborn routines Safe sleeping tips Baby gear: The stuff you’ll need later Travel with a newborn Mum life hacks you never knew you needed

Final thoughts Acknowledgements Index Copyright