Pregnancy Countdown

Expecting moms can count down the 280 days of their pregnancy with this delightful companion—complete with wise and witty advice and anecdotes from doctors, midwives, and other moms The average pregnancy lasts 280 days—and the suspense can be excruciating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way, with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and mothers, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and all of the uncensored details that other books won’t tell you. 231 Days to Go: Your baby is now the size of a small blueberry. 209 Days to Go: Your baby's heartbeat is now audible. 124 Days to Go: Doctors recommend that you stop sleeping on your back. 91 Days to Go: The window for air travel is closing fast, so take that final vacation. 45 Days to Go: Better get started on that nursery. The perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, The Pregnancy Countdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.

This day by day account of pregnancy will help expecting mothers discover captivating facts like when your baby is the length and weight of a hot dog roll, when the heart begins to beat, when their eyes open and they begin to look around, and 277 additional daily developmental facts beginning with "making me" and concluding with the "arrival." This book will warm a mom's heart and soul. It's the making of a miracle and a keepsake forever Jodie Lynn, syndicated family columnist for Parent to Parent. “A fun way to keep track of the changes in your developing baby and get ready for the even bigger changes ahead.” —Rachel Bye, MD, pediatrician “This book will warm a mom’s heart and soul. It’s the making of a miracle and a keepsake forever” —Jodie Lynn, syndicated family columnist for Parent to Parent.

Three… Years ago, Nora Summers and Mark Walker had been sweethearts, but circumstances had driven them apart. Nora wasn't ready to risk her heart again with a man as footloose and charming as Mark. Two… Yet now Nora had indulged in a night of wild passion with him. An unforgettable night together that had left both of them stunned. But it was only a one-night stand…right? One… Could she actually be falling for Mark all over again? Could her commitment-phobic lover consider settling down? Nora hoped this was the case, because their steamy night together had not only left her yearning and hungry. It had left her pregnant!

The complete guide to pregnancy, day-by-day No other pregnancy book provides this level of detail, allied with such extraordinary photographs, 3D scans and illustrations which reveal in unprecedented clarity exactly what is happening to you and your baby every single day. From early fetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, learn from world-class experts. Plus, obstetricians, midwives and parents advise on your baby's development, medical matters, your changing body, diet, fitness and much more. A special hour-by-hour rundown of what to expect during and immediately after birth, plus further reassurance for the first two weeks of your baby's life, will give a helping hand through the culmination of your pregnancy, from pain relief to those first intimate and unique moments between you and your child.

Featuring nine colorful tabbed sections to correspond to each month, this journal offers smart prompts to help a busy mom-to-be capture all those important milestones and funny moments before pregnancy amnesia sets in. You’ll find pages for writing about the first time the baby flutter, space to vent about the crazy and unsolicited advice you’ve been getting, and monthly “check-in” pages for belly photos and quick notes about whatever particular thoughts and feelings this special time brings to mind.

From the moment the pregnancy test reads positive, everything in a pregnant woman's life involves counting down to the big day. This fully illustrated, gently humorous kit takes expectant parents from the first days of pregnancy to the final moment. Embedded in the front cover is a detachable, reusable digital clock that counts years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds backward to 0:00, plus batteries and instructions on using the clock. The 64page book fills parents in on all the prep work to be done before the baby arrives, including shopping for maternity clothes, baby-proofing the house, the mother-to-be's cravings, even what to pack for that life-altering trip to the hospital.

9...8...7...6...5...4...3..2..1... Delivery! One of life's brightest moments is fast approaching—you are about to become a mother! You'll enter the magical world of rubber duckies, booties, and lullabies, and your heart will never be the same. But before all the fun of caring for your child begins, you need answers to all the lingering questions you have about pregnancy and childbirth. In Countdown to Baby, Dr. Susan Warhus answers your questions and provides the facts you need to make well-informed decisions during your pregnancy. A board-certified OB/GYN who has delivered more than 3,000 babies in her 15 years of clinical practice, Dr. Warhus is also a mother who knows first hand the many questions that expectant mothers have throughout their pregnancy. Whether you have questions about your treating swollen feet, painting the nursery, taking medications, or traveling across the country, Dr. Susan's clear, concise responses, will make you feel knowledgeable and confident. Dr. Warhus answers questions such as: &• What changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle do I need to make during my pregnancy? &• How do I cope with morning sickness? &• Should I be considering a doula or midwife? &• What can I expect to happen during my prenatal visits? What will my prenatal visits be like? &• How will I know when it's time to go to the hospital for delivery? &• What are the three phases of labor? &• What happens at the hospital before and during delivery? &• Why are C-sections performed? &• What are my pain management options? All recommendations, guidelines, and medical information are in complete agreement with those sanctioned by the prestigious American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The Book to Read as You Prepare for Childbirth!!

This irresistible pregnancy tracker assembles in minutes without scissors or glue and is as pretty to look at as it is fun to use. Enclosed in a flat-pack envelope are two die-cut cards containing punch-out pieces that provide instant inspiration to moms-to-be and expecting families as they mark important pregnancy milestones and count down the weeks until baby arrives.

PREGNANCY TRACKER This is the perfect keepsake for an expectant mom. Having a baby is wonderful and exciting, planning for it and all the work that leads up it to it can be stressful. This 8.5" x 11" planner is 100 pages and has everything you need to plan to keep track of your nine month journey. Stay organized with to-do lists, appointment trackers, shopping lists for you and the baby, checklists for the hospital, notes about prenatal visits, record baby shower gifts, record how your feeling and growing each week and write messages to you bundle of joy! Stay on top of all the details that are important through each trimester. DETAILS: 8.5" x 11" 100 cream colored pages with cute illustrations Cover features a black and white photograph of new parents hands forming a heart around a newborn baby's feet Organizer is an awesome baby shower present. Click brand name for more journals and planners for pregnant moms.