An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth, Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy contains trailblazing science that explains:
Why the first eight weeks are the most important and how to optimize themWhich prenatal genetic tests are risk‑free and which are a waste of moneyWhy miscarriages are common and the preventive steps future moms can takeWhen to be concerned about nauseaWhat pregnant women can learn from their own mother’s birth storiesWhat to do about pain during labor and deliveryAfter decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask healthcare providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.
- Susan Desmond-Hellmann, M.D., M.P.H., former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
“Dr. Fisher has used her insights as a scholar and researcher to write a clear and wonderfully readable guide to understanding how you can take charge of your child’s well-being before birth.”
- Florence Haseltine, PhD, MD, Emerita Scientist, National Institutes of Health
