"A trimester-by-trimester guide to what to eat--as opposed to what to avoid--while pregnant and nursing, to support the mother's health and the baby's development during each stage of pregnancy, with 50 recipes. Pregnancy has traditionally been viewed as a time when women can give in to their food cravings and not worry about their weight. But new research suggests that the foods women eat during pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the baby's brain...

A four-year-old boy finds it hard to believe that a baby is growing inside Mama's belly.

Updated to reflect advances in prenatal and newborn care, a comprehensive guide for expectant mothers and fathers discusses the trimesters and birth process, labor preparation and care of the newborn, and medical treatments and procedures.

When Allie fears she is pregnant, she leaves home with Razz, a skateboard champion. Returning home she is caught up in a tornado that threatens to destroy everything. She learns to believe in herself and face the future. "La señora tenía el vestido roto. La lágrimas le marcaban surcos blancos en la cara llena de polvo y suciedad. Miraba desesperadamente la loma de escombros. Allie podía escuchar los gemidos de su bebé." --From publisher's description....

"Over the last two decades, The Natural Pregnancy Book has ushered thousands of women through happy and healthy pregnancies. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and allays such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. New to this edition...

Collects personal, instructional stories that reveal what it is like to undergo treatment for infertility conditions, and shares practical advice on boosting health and fertility.

Examines the emotional terrain of impending motherhood as the author documents her own pregnancy and those of other first-time mothers by delving into a wealth of issues and beliefs surrounding pregnancy and motherhood in America today.