A comprehensive guide to pregnancy and birth from ACOG-the experts in women's health care!

Now in its third edition, Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth is designed to help a woman become informed about her pregnancy and empower her to make certain choices and discuss any questions or concerns with her doctor. The book answers the most common questions women ask their ob-gyns before, during, and after pregnancy. It also provides information about the most up-to-date advances in pregnancy and birth in a warm, nonclinical manner.

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Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth draws from the knowledge of a committee of expert obstetricians and the collective expertise of the nearly 40,000 ACOG Fellows. Get your answers straight from the pros!

The third edition features:

• A more readable style to better reach all women
• Revised artwork that illustrates complex concepts
• Interactive charts and checklists that encourage active involvement in the birth process and make the information more meaningful
• A new chapter organization that separates information designed for all pregnant women from information geared toward high-risk pregnancies