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Your First Pregnancy - An Essential Guide

A no-nonsense guide to your first pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Your body, mind and lifestyle are about to undergo many changes and there’s no time like the present to start planning for your new arrival.

Using expert advice and the latest research, this book will guide you through the next nine months (and beyond), covering your entire pregnancy – from ceasing contraception and going to your first scan to preparing for birth and settling in with your newborn.

With chapters dedicated to those expecting more than one baby and a whole section written especially for dads-to-be, no avenue of your pregnancy is left unexplored. You’ll also find comprehensive advice on maternity leave and benefits.

Whether you are thinking about starting a family or are already expecting your first child, having this information will leave you free to relax, enjoy your pregnancy and look forward to becoming a parent.

Your First Pregnancy - An Essential Guide is written by Jo Johnson. Jo is a writer and staff nurse, specialising in gynaecology, obstetrics and fertility.

Page count: 145

Chapter headings: Introduction, Family Planning – Your Pre-pregnancy Plan, Discovering You Are Pregnant, The First Trimester, The Second Trimester, The Third Trimester, Scans, Tests and Complications, The Labour, The First Few Days, Multiple Births, Maternity Leave and Benefits, The Expectant Father or Partner, Help List.

Publication date: June 2009

ISBN number: 978-1-86144-066-2

Reviews of Your First Pregnancy - An Essential Guide

'This book deals with everything from labour pains to practical advice on what to pack in your hospital bag. There are also over 50 answers to the questions you're too embarrassed to ask. A friendly read for all mums-to-be.' Mother and Baby Magazine.

'This guide will help ease all first time mothers' uncertainties and will provide all of those involved in the pregnancy with a sound knowledge of what to expect and how to prepare for the birth' Askbaby.com

Price: £8.99