The pregnancy resource you can trust: medically reliable information, momtomom advice.If you want the real deal on pregnancy, youve come to the right book! Drs. Yvonne Bohn, Allison Hill, and Alane Park are three top obstetricians who have personally welcomed more than 10,000 babies into the world. But theyve been on the other side of the ultrasound tooas mothers themselves, they have each experienced the joys and anxieties of pregnancy firsthand. Morning sickness . . . unexpected contractions . . . midnight feedings . . . even serious complications . . . theyve been there! Now they share everything you need to know about this exciting, lifechanging journey.Written in a clear and friendly style, The Mommy Docs Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth offers the most uptodate medical guidance. Its packed with reallife stories from new moms and practical tips straight from the Docs office. From preconception to postpartum, youll find answers to your most pressing questions, including:Can birth control pills cause fertility problems?When will I start showing?Which prenatal tests do I really need?Is my baby getting the right nutrition?Is it true that I cant touch a cat, eat sushi, or color my hair for nine months?If I get a cold, is it safe to take medication?How do I create a birth plan?What if I go into labor alone?If Ive had a cesarean delivery before, will I need to have one with my next pregnancy?How can I make breastfeeding easier?This extraordinarily comprehensive guide also includes chapters on diet and exercise, highrisk pregnancies, and the most oftenrepeated myths. Complete with illustrations of your babys development, The Mommy Docs Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is your reassuring resource for a healthy and stressfree pregnancy.