Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn Book

The only book you’ll need to take you through your pregnancy, labor and delivery as well as caring for your newborn child at home. Plenty of detailed information that will answer all your questions and make you confident when making any of your baby-related decisions.

With over one million copies in print, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn is one of the best-selling books about pregnancy on the market. More complete and up-to-date than any other pregnancy guide, this remarkable resource is "the bible" for childbirth educators. Now revised with a greatly expanded treatment of pregnancy tests, complications, and infections; expanded list of drugs and medications, plus advice for uses; and a brand-new chapter on creating a detailed birth plan.

What readers are saying about Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn book:

"A truly wonderful book for expectant families. It's informative, thorough, and helpful. We give it to all our patients, and they think it's great, too!"
--Carolyn Kline, M.D., M.P.H, Kirkland and Bellevue, WA

"For the most part, pregnancy books are written for and read by women, but if you're a caring father (or father-to-be), this is an outstanding book. It gives the fairest and most complete descriptions of the myriad medical options available during childbirth. It is the best of many books available."
--Tom Seager, father of three, Potsdam, NY

"If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby then this is the book you must read."
--Shyama K. Narang, Deccan Herald

"The single best book for understanding pregnancy and birth."
--Carol Jones, C.N.M., Director of Midwifery, Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, WA
By Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler

Makes a terrific gift to any pregnant woman. She’ll love reading all about the different stages of her pregnancy as well as preparing for childbirth and the caring of her beautiful newborn baby.