Synopsis
"The Pregnancy Countdown Book" starts on Day 280 and counts down all the major milestones - with one page of helpful information for each day of pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and midwives, amusing anecdotes from new moms, and occasional icky-but-important medical information (if you're familiar with lochia, you know what we mean). Every page offers interesting revelations. On Day 231, your baby will be the size of a blueberry - but by Day 168, she'll be the size of a large avocado. By Day 124, you'll need to stop sleeping on your back; by Day 90, air travel becomes a dicey proposition. And if you haven't planned the nursery by Day 45, you're playing with fire. The perfect gift for expecting moms, "The Pregnancy Countdown Book" will help women navigate the most bewildering but exciting forty weeks of their lives.
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Review
This book is a pocket-sized countdown to birth, with a page for each day of your pregnancy. It includes handy to-do lists and tips on how to stay healthy and positive as you progress, so it's great if you're feeling a little daunted about becoming a mum. I liked that it has lots of interesting facts - as a chocoholic it was nice to read that eating a little dark chocolate makes for a happier baby. ----- --Pregnancy and Birth magazine, July, 2012
No other book on the market uses this countdown approach. Practical and entertaining advice in easy-to-read format makes this an ideal addition to pregnancy and childcare sections. It is a great gift for mums-to-be and keen dads-to-be! The average pregnancy lasts 280 days - and the suspense can often be excruciating! This book begins on "Day 280" and counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way - with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and midwives, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and plenty more. Categories include: At This Point...(an update on your baby's growth and development); Doctor's Orders (suggestions from doctors); Advice from the Trenches (quotes from new moms); How to...(practical skills to help you along); To-Do List (what you should be doing, planning, etc.); and The Whole Truth and Nothing But (secrets other books won't tell you). Illustrated throughout in two-color, the book will be based on a normal, 40-week, 280-day pregnancy, with an additional 14-day countdown at the end for overdue moms. The days will count down from 280 to one. The perfect gift or resource for the mom-to-be, 'The Pregnancy Countdown Book' will offer real info in an entertaining format, and is sure to be a hit with moms- and dads-to-be. --Bizzie Baby, Feb, 2013
About the Author
Susan Mcgee is the author of several nonfiction books; she lives in Philadelphia. Kara Nakisbendi, M.D., is a board-certified ob-gyn, a board-certified nutrition specialist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the mother of two children.
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