You: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy. Michael Roizen F.

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      YOU

      Having a Baby

      The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy

      MICHAEL F. ROIZEN, MD

      AND MEHMET C. OZ, MD

      with Ted Spiker, Craig Wynett, Lisa Oz, Linda G. Kahn,

      and Margaret L. McKenzie, MD

      Illustrations by Gary Hallgren

DEDICATION

       To mothers, who bring life into the world, and their babies, who are the future

       NOTE TO READERS

      This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its authors. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the pregnancy-related subjects addressed in the publication. It is sold with the understanding that the authors and publisher are not engaged in rendering medical, health, or any kind of personal professional services in the book. The reader should consult his or her medical, health, or other competent professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it.

      In addition, this book sometimes recommends particular products or websites for your reference. Drs. Oz and Roizen are not affiliated in any way with such products or entities (with the exception of the RealAge website and doctoroz.com). In some instances, other coauthors or contributors may be affiliated with a referenced product or website, but recommendations were made independent of such affiliation. In all instances, bear in mind that there are many websites and reference materials other than those recommended here that may provide useful information to you.

      The authors and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.

      CONTENTS

       TITLE PAGE

DEDICATION

NOTE TO READERS

INTRODUCTION: Hey, You! Having a Baby?

Part 1: YOU-OLOGY HOW TWO BECAME YOU

1. Nice Genes A New Twist on Genetics Teaches Us How a Baby Really Develops

YOU TIPS

2. Feeding Time The Delicate Role of the Placenta in the Development of Your Child

YOU TIPS

Part 2: YOU CHANGING THE BABY

3. Eating for Who? Manage the Moments When You Feel Like Feeding on Everything—or Nothing at All

YOU TIPS

4. Growing to Extremes How to Make Sure Your Baby Isn’t Too Plump or Too Puny

       YOU TIPS

       5. Makes a Lot of Sense The Fascinating World of Senses Teaches Us About the Amazing Development of the Brain

       YOU TIPS

       YOU TOOL INFANT MASSAGE

       Part 3: THE BABY CHANGING YOU

       6. The Mind of Mom Manage Your Stress, Sleep Better, and Find the “Om” in Mom

       YOU TIPS

       7. Let’s Talk About Sex How Hormonal Changes Can Do Quite the Number on You and Your Body

       YOU TIPS

       YOU TOOL HOW TO PICK A BIRTHING CLASS

       8. Body in Motion Tackle the Unpleasant, Uncomfortable, and Sometimes Risky Side Effects of Pregnancy

       YOU TIPS

       Part 4: YOU BRINGING BABY INTO THE WORLD

       9. Special Delivery Find Your Way Through the Adventure That Is Labor and Birth

       YOU TIPS

       10. And in the Beginning … Challenges—and Rewards—of the First Month After Delivery

       11. Your Pregnancy Plan Use This Checklist to Arrive at Life’s Most Amazing Destination

       12. Your Pregnancy Toolbox Essential Strategies for Improving the Health of You and Your Child

       YOU TOOL 1: Exercise

       YOU TOOL 2: Choosing Your Care

       YOU TOOL 3: Guidelines For Medications And Toxins

       YOU TOOL 4: Preparing Your Home For Baby

       YOU TOOL 5: Pop’S Pregnancy Recipes

       YOU TOOL 6: Just For Dad

       Appendix