Synopses & Reviews
Gina Ford's parenting advice is valued by thousands of mums. Her practical advice and sensitivity to mothers' needs allows parents to keep their sleep and sanity during their babies' first weeks and beyond. Now, in this essential guide to pregnancy and birth, Gina Ford extends her advice to caring for yourself and your baby before birth.
With a foreword from a top obstetrician, The Contented Pregnancy will provide everything mums-to-be will need for a calm and contented pregnancy. Covering not only all of the essential medical and health advice for pregnancy, it will also contain unique information on how to prepare your life, home and your self for becoming a parent.
Includes:
• a month by month guide to the growth of your baby and your changing body
• advice on nutrition, exercise and health
• how to best prepare your home for your baby
• how to prepare your lifestyle for the changes ahead
• medical advice on labour and birth, plus enjoying the first few weeks with your baby
This is the ultimate guide to pregnancy, from Britain's bestselling parenting author.
Review
"solid overview of what a new mother should expect in regards to the pregnancy and childbirth." —Library Journal
Synopsis
Discovering that you are about to become a mum is one of life's most joyful moments. This indispensable guide from Gina Ford and consultant obstetrician Dr Charlotte Chaliha provides mums-to-be with the practical, reassuring and down-to-earth advice they need for a calm and contented pregnancy. Includes:
- a month by month guide to the growth of your baby and your changing body
- up-to-date guidance on nutrition, exercise and health
- advice on preparing your home and lifestyle for a new arrival
- how to prepare yourself for labour and birth
- what to expect in the first few weeks with your baby
The Contented Pregnancy is the essential guide to enjoying a relaxed pregnancy and giving your baby the very best start in life.
Synopsis
Everything there is to know about pregnancy and birth, from a trusted parenting authorDiscovering that you are about to become a parent is one of life's most joyful moments. This indispensable guide from Gina Ford and consultant obstetrician Dr. Charlotte Chaliha provides mothers-to-be with the practical, reassuring, and down-to-earth advice they need for a calm and contented pregnancy. It includes a month by month guide to the growth of your baby and your changing body; up-to-date guidance on nutrition, exercise, and health; advice on preparing your home and lifestyle for a new arrival; how to prepare yourself for labor and birth; and what to expect in the first few weeks with your baby. This is the essential guide to enjoying a relaxed pregnancy and giving your baby the very best start in life.
About the Author
Gina Ford has more than 30 years of experience as a maternity nurse, runs the website www.contentedbaby.com, and is the author of numerous parenting books, including The Complete Sleep Guide for Contented Babies & Toddlers and The Contented Little Baby Book. Dr. Charlotte Chaliha is a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist.