The about. com Guide to Having a Baby

As a mother of seven, certified childbirth educator Robin Elise Weiss knows a thing or two about pregnancy and birth. In The About.com Guide to Having a Baby she offers all the guidance and support you need as you face the excitement and anxiety of having a baby. You'll find accessible information and expert advice on every topic-from your relationship with your practitioner to the nursery decorations. With The About.com Guide to Having a Baby, you'll learn how to: Choose a...
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As a mother of seven, certified childbirth educator Robin Elise Weiss knows a thing or two about pregnancy and birth. In The About.com Guide to Having a Baby she offers all the guidance and support you need as you face the excitement and anxiety of having a baby. You'll find accessible information and expert advice on every topic-from your relationship with your practitioner to the nursery decorations. With The About.com Guide to Having a Baby, you'll learn how to: Choose a practitioner for the best birth experience. Know what foods to eat-and which ones to avoid-during pregnancy Throw the perfect baby shower Prepare for labor Ensure a pleasant postpartum experience The About.com Guide to Having a Baby also includes five types of special features with informative tips and advice: Ask Your Guide: Robin's expert answers to your toughest questions Tools You Need: Information about researching, purchasing, and using various pregnancy tools and resources Elsewhere on the Web: Robin's other favorite pregnancy and birth Web sites What's Hot: The hottest pregnancy trends and tips out there Before Your Appointment: Helpful hints on how to prepare for appointments with your practitioner. Plus, you can link back to the About.com Pregnancy and Birth site for even more information AUTHOR: Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, is the About.com Guide to Pregnancy/Birth and the mother of seven beautiful children. Certified by Lamaze International, DONA International, and the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA), Weiss is a childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, doula trainer, and lactation counselor.