Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, 3rd Edition: Evidence-Based Insight and Real-Life Tips for Expecting Parents, from the World's Leading Medical Experts (Mayo Clinic Parenting Guides)

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, 3rd Edition

By Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D.

Embark on your pregnancy journey with confidence using the fully updated and inclusive Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. Combining world-class medical expertise with practical, real-life advice, this comprehensive guide supports you every step of the way-from bump to baby.

Pregnancy is an exciting adventure filled with moments of joy, uncertainty, and important decisions. This trusted guidebook offers research-backed insights and clear guidance on everything you need to know to have a healthy pregnancy and a thriving baby.

What you’ll find inside:

• Month-by-month breakdowns of your baby’s growth and development, physical changes, and key prenatal milestones
• Expert advice on diet, lifestyle, and exercise to keep you strong and healthy
• Effective treatments for common pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness
• Guidance on managing mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum
• A detailed symptoms guide explaining common pregnancy changes and when to seek help
• Up-to-date information on genetic screening and prenatal testing options
• In-depth coverage of labor and childbirth processes to prepare you for what’s ahead
• Practical tips on transitioning to parenthood, newborn feeding, childcare costs, and surviving those first weeks
• Special focus on pelvic health to prevent and treat the effects of pregnancy and childbirth
• Inclusive language and colorful medical illustrations to make complex information easy to understand for all parents and families

Written by Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mother of four, with contributions from Mayo Clinic’s top pregnancy specialists, this guide is designed to support every unique pregnancy and parent.

Start your parenting adventure fully prepared - get your copy of the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy today!