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Paperback: 624 pages Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 3rd (April 01 2002) Costumer Rating:  Read an Excerpt Chapter 5: The First Month Book Description Incorporating the most recent developments in medicine, and responding to the many queries and letters received from readers, the book contains both the most accurate information available, and the most reader-friendly. The Third Edition includes more information on working while pregnant. It offers more in-depth coverage of complementary and alternative birthing. Greater attention is paid to pre-conception, alternative families, second pregnancies, HMOs, the role of the father, and lifestyle. There's a completely new look at the Best-Odds diet, which is better suited to the needs of busier women with less time. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white illustrations give the classic a fresher look. About the Author
Heidi Murkoff is the co-author of the What to Expect series with her mother, Arlene Eisenberg, and sister Sandee Hathaway. In addition, Heidi is the President of The What To Expect Foundation. The Foundation's prenatal health literacy program helps underserved families in-need know what to expect when they're expecting. Heidi writes monthly "What to Expect" columns for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines and lectures nationwide on parenting and pregnancy issues. » More by Heidi Murkoff Arlene Eisenberg Arlene Eisenberg is co-author of the bestselling What to Expect series of pregnancy and childcare books.. » More by Arlene Eisenberg Sandee Hathaway Sandee Hathaway holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Boston University. An experienced RN with a specialty in obstetrics and neonatal care, Sandee lives in Waban, Massachussets, with her husband and three children.. » More by Sandee Hathaway | |||||||
Heidi Murkoff