"A simply written guide about pregnancy, childbirth, infant health, and safety. Offering solid guidance for mothers and mothers-to-be whose reading skills are limited and who may have limited access to adequate health care, this guide focuses on basics like prenatal care, lifestyle choices, nutritional advice, and baby's first few months. This fifth edition includes updated and expanded information on mental health issues, including postpartum depression and anxiety, for both moms and partners; hot topics such as immunizations, breastfeeding, and coping with inconsolable crying; best-practice guidelines for car seats, safe sleep, babywearing, and fall prevention; the value of having effective support during labor, birth, and the postpartum period; and insurance coverage, including the Affordable Care Act, and medical assistance for low-income pregnant women. Checklists, a glossary, and an expanded list of reliable internet resources round out this invaluable book"--

Get ready for pregnancy -- You're pregnant-what's next? -- Keeping your body healthy -- What you eat, drink, and breathe -- Health care for you and baby -- Plan ahead for birth and baby -- Your 9 months to get ready -- Second trimester: months 4, 5, and 6 -- Third trimester: months 7, 8, and 9 -- Your baby's birth -- Caring for your new baby -- Feeding your new baby -- Getting to know your baby -- Keeping your baby safe -- Keeping your baby healthy -- Taking care of yourself -- Resources to help you