Christine Hill's Pregnancy Guide

Having spent the last 25 years taking ante- and post-natal classes, Christine Hill knows what questions women will ask and what their main worries are. Written in short, digestible sections, IRealistic Expectations/I takes you through the nine months of pregnancy, giving guidance to expectant mothers as their lives change in the run up to birth. This parent-focused ante-natal book cares for the parent from the beginning of pregnancy, giving accurate, practical and reassuring advice on: - Birth issues: when to go to the GP, gestation, where to have the baby, what sort of birth - Work issues: when to tell them, planning maternity leave, what clothes to wear - Physical adjustments and irritations of pregnancy: exercise, emotional issues, coping skills - What happens during labour: ways of using appropriate pain relief, breathing and relaxation techniques and the best positions for labour and delivery Written in Christine's fun and engaging style, this book will help mothers to make the best of their pregnancy, have a positive birth and find the confidence to enjoy their new family.