The Panic-Free Pregnancy: An OB-GYN Separates Fact from Fiction on Food, Exercise, Travel, Pets, Coffee...While most pregnancy books only address the stages of the baby's development, The Panic-Free Pregnancy comprehensively covers the lifestyle issues and questions that confront every mom-to-be. Dr. Broder separates fact from fiction, media hype from old wives tales, and drawing on the latest scientific research offers an accessible, comprehensive reference book that answers questions about... * Caffeine * Exercise * Flying * Prescription and over-the-counter medications * Sex * Cosmetics * Alcohol * Herbal remedies * and more Organized in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, this book will help women have the safest, healthiest, most anxiety-free pregnancy possible. |
Contents
PART 2 | 51 |
Why Do I Look So Good if I Feel So Bad? | 71 |
Life Without Starbucks? | 84 |
What Is Happening to My Body? | 138 |
PART 3 | 180 |
Resources | 251 |
Bibliography | 265 |
Acknowledgments | 285 |
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