Everything expectant mums need to know, trimester by trimester Both new and seasoned parents alike have questions and concerns over the course of the nine-month adventure. Pregnancy For Dummies offers comfort and reassurance while serving as a guide to what mother and baby experience before, during, and just after birth. Here, you'll find expert advice on diets and exercise when you're pregnant; guidance on following your baby's development, trimester by trimester; tips on how to prepare for the big day; techniques for taking care of yourself before and after delivery; and support for caring for a newborn baby. Pregnancy For Dummies gives parents-to-be authoritative, friendly, up-to-date advice on every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth. This new edition offers all of the latest information expecting parents want to know, including medical and nutritional information and updated resources/changes in NHS practice, so that new mums will feel prepared and reassured ahead of the birth. * A guide to what mother and baby experience before, during, and just after birth * Helpful information on preparing for pregnancy * Advice on diet and exercise during pregnancy * Information on your rights and welfare benefits * Guidance on how to care for a newborn baby If you're an expectant mum looking for practical, down-to-earth guidance on what to expect before, during, and after pregnancy, Pregnancy For Dummies will keep you prepared and reassured every step along the way. From conception to breast-feeding, your guide to a healthy pregnancy Pregnancy is an exciting, occasionally worrisome time,especially for first-time mums. This updated edition of the bestselling guide offers comfort and reassurance while arming you with practical advice and guidance on every stage of your pregnancy. The authors draw upon their years of experience caring for pregnant women, as well as the latest medical research, to help you to prepare for pregnancy, take care of yourself during and after birth, look after your newborn, and much more. * From here to maternity - find out how to prepare for getting pregnant and learn about the physical changes you'll undergo during your pregnancy * A drama in three acts - discover what you can expect as each trimester unfolds and the kinds of care you'll need at each stage * A labour of love - get a blow-by-blow account of a typical labour, delivery and recovery, as well as the possible variations * The fun begins - get up to speed on a wide range of post-birth considerations, including breast versus bottle feeding, returning to work, buying a car seat, sleep issues and baby health issues Open the book and find: * Guidance on preparing for pregnancy * The mystery of antenatal testing unravelled * Tips on taking care of your body before and after giving birth * How to follow your baby's development, trimester by trimester * Ways to survive labour pains * Pointers on preparing home, family and siblings for the new baby * Information about your state benefits, during and after pregnancy Learn to: * Follow your baby's development during pregnancy * Take care of yourself before and after delivery * Care for your newborn baby