The Joy of Pregnancy

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Congratulations, you're pregnant! During the excitement of the coming months, you'll have a lot of questions: What should I eat? How much should I exercise? How do I plan for the birth? What will labor and delivery be like? As a perinatal nurse and childbirth educator, Tori Kropp has the answers. In The Joy of Pregnancy, she tells you everything you need to know to have a happy, healthy pregnancy without overwhelming you.

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Doctors recommend The Joy of Pregnancy because Tori provides unbiased, accurate, and complete medical information.

"The Joy of Pregnancy is a must-read for all pregnant women. Tori Kropp explains the joy and wonder of being pregnant and offers the practical advice and information women need to make the most of their pregnancies. I strongly recommend this book."—Will Hammett, M.D., Central Ohio OB/GYN

"This is definitely not just another book about pregnancy. Tori Kropp should be applauded for adopting a fresh, positive, and enjoyable attitude toward pregnancy issues. Once you have this friendly 'companion' in hand, you'll find it difficult to part with."—Michael Katz, M.D., San Francisco Perinatal Associates

Online Resources

• About.com – Pregnancy & Childbirth
• Babycenter
• California Pacific Medical Center
• Center for Disease Control & Prevention
• DONA (Doulas of North America) International
• ePregnancy
• Fit Pregnancy Blog
• Harvard Common Press
• International Childbirth Education Association
• International Lactation Consultant Association
• La Leche League International
• March of Dimes Resource Center
• Motherlode blog @ The New York Times
• National Institute of Health
• Project Pregnancy
• Sidelines: High-Risk Pregnancy & Support Network
• The Joy of Pregnancy Discussion Group @ Facebook
• The Nursing Mother's Companion Tori Kropp recommends this classic guide to breastfeeding by Kathleen Huggins.
• The Parenting Post
• Tori Kropp on Shelfari
• Tori Kropp Personal Site