Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

&quot;More readable, more attractive, and more accessible&quot; is how pregnant couples describe the latest edition of this million plus-copy seller! And, of course, it's got all the latest medical information and advice. The new edition is designed to expand the retail market for this authoritative and complete guide.<br><br><b><i>Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide</i></b> is already one of the bestselling pregnancy books on the market, with more than one million copies in print! Now newly revised and redesigned, this comprehensive, authoritative &quot;bible&quot; provides expectant couples with abundant, valuable information about pregnancy, labor, birth, the postpartum period, and newborn care. <br> <br>This award-winning book presents the latest research-based information on pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, including: <br><br>* New information on complementary-medicine approaches such as acupuncture<br>* Updated information on interventions during childbirth<br>* Revised statistics and discussions on cesarean birth and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) <br>* New advice on <b>informed decision-making</b>, one of the hottest topics in maternity care today<br>* Plus much, much more! <br><br>The book has been redesigned so it's more accessible and reader-friendly, with more photos, illustrations, and boxed features that allow for important information to be highlighted. Also included in the new design are fun and informative sidebars, such as &quot;Common Q&amp;As&quot; about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care; &quot;In Their Own Words,&quot; in which parents describe their pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting experiences from their point of view; and &quot;Fact or Fiction?&quot; in which the authors present common misinformation and the facts. New to this edition is an accompanying website, <b>www.PCNGuide.com</b>, where readers can find additional maternity care information as well as helpful forms and worksheets.<br><br><b>Mom's Choice Awards</b> Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (2010) - GOLD AWARD: Pregnancy &amp; Childbirth; <b>iParenting Media Awards</b> Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) - Best Products Winner: Book; <b>Living Now Book Awards</b> Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (2009) - Family (Parenting/Health/Safety) : BRONZE AWARD; <b>National Parenting Publications Awards</b> (NAPPA) Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) - GOLD AWARD: Parenting Resources; <b>USABookNews.com</b> Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2009) - WINNER: Parenting/Family: Pregnancy &amp; Childbirth; <b>ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards</b> Pregnancy, Childbirth &amp; the Newborn (2008) - FINALIST: Parenting