The Stress-Free Pregnancy Guide: A Doctor Tells You What to Really Expect

by Carol Livoti, Elizabeth Topp

While there is perhaps no happier time in a woman’s life than the first few months of her pregnancy, it can also be stressful. Expectant mothers naturally worry about everything. Are the symptoms they are experiencing normal? Are they eating right? And most important, is their baby all right? The Stress-Free Pregnancy Guide dispels myths and puts mothers’ endless worries to rest with a healthy dose of reassuring and reader-friendly advice based on renowned obstetrician Carol Livoti’s 30 years of experience in private practice. Expectant moms will discover exactly why their bodies are experiencing certain changes, what else to expect, and how to recognize any rare but real problems should they occur. From before conception through the postpartum period, the authors lead women through every step of their pregnancy with sound, practical medical advice. Filled with useful sidebars that help separate fact from fiction, and delightful anecdotes from Dr. Livoti’s own practice, The Stress-Free Pregnancy Guide shows women that the most exciting time in their lives should not be fraught with unnecessary worry.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOL. I just realized that I had put down that I was reading a book by another author named Livoti called "Adventures in Stone Artifacts" or something like that and had written:
Best quote thus far: Amniotic fluid has a very characteristic smell, so you may find your doctor sniffing your panties.

Dude, if you could figure that out through sifting old dirt, I would totally become an archaeologist.

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the most helpful book I read. I like that it splits things into "Normal" and "Abnormal." Then you know that even some crazy things are normal, and you can skim the other stuff if you're having a healthy pregnancy. If not, the info is all there.

[Shannan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, -straight-forward resource. I really liked the format, divided between normal and abnormal, so you can skip over the scary stuff if you want to.

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

(Non-Fiction Pregnancy and Childbirth) This book is not for women hoping to deliver naturally.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great data presented by doctors. I really liked the no-frills writing style that comes with a lot of pregnancy books.