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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
To mothers, who bring life into the world, and their babies, who are the future
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
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
2. Feeding Time The Delicate Role of the Placenta in the Development of Your Child
3. Eating for Who? Manage the Moments When You Feel Like Feeding on Everything—or Nothing at All
4. Growing to Extremes How to Make Sure Your Baby Isn’t Too Plump or Too Puny
6. The Mind of Mom Manage Your Stress, Sleep Better, and Find the “Om” in Mom
7. Let’s Talk About Sex How Hormonal Changes Can Do Quite the Number on You and Your Body
YOU TOOL HOW TO PICK A BIRTHING CLASS
Part 4: YOU BRINGING BABY INTO THE WORLD
9. Special Delivery Find Your Way Through the Adventure That Is Labor and Birth
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 2: Choosing Your Care
YOU TOOL 3: Guidelines For Medications And Toxins
YOU TOOL 4: Preparing Your Home For Baby