Authors: Alison MacKonockie, Claire Cross, Claire Garland
ISBN-13: 9781846010620, ISBN-10: 1846010624
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Spruce
Date Published: June 2006
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Alison Mackonochie is a member of the Medical Journalist's' Association and Guild of Health Writers. She specializes in writing about pregnancy, baby and childcare. She is the author of Emma's Diary, The Royal College of General Practitioners' award winning pregnancy guide, along with many books on preganancy and childcare, including most recently Pee, poop, and Potty Training. In the course of her careet Alison has been the editor of Parents. Everything You Need To Know About Your Baby, Young Mother and Your & Your Baby magazines. Claire Cross is an experienced editor and writer , specialising in pregnancy and baby care. During six years at Dorling Kindersley she worked as an editor with some of the country's top pregnancy and health writers.
This is a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and caring for young babies. Whether you are simply thinking about getting pregnant or you have already found out the good news, this invaluable resource for new mothers talks you through every stage of parenting from pre-conception to your child's first birthday. Find out how to: keep fit and healthy during your pregnancy; cope with pregnancy problems; prepare for a new baby; as well as: which alternative remedies are available if you don't want to take conventional medicine; what to expect during labor; and how to manage the day-to-day once your baby has arrived. Complimented by beautiful, delicate illustrations, this is a practical and accessible book to accompany any woman into motherhood.