Mothercare New Guide to Pregnancy and Childcare: An Illustrated Guide to Caring for Your Child From Pregnancy Through Age Five, Revised and Updated

Mothercare New Guide to Pregnancy and Child Care is the authoritative source for all your child care questions. This comprehensive guide offers real-life words of wisdom and the most up-to-date medical information, enabling you to take on your new role with confidence. Packed with practical problem-solving advice and beautifully illustrated with over 300 color photographs, this revised edition includes:

• * A detailed guide to prenatal care, plus advice on nutrition and fitness to help you prepare for your baby's birth
• * The latest information on fertility problems and treatments, and how to prevent miscarriage and premature birth
• * Tips on instilling healthy eating habits in your child from an early age
• * Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instruction on how to care for your baby, from feeding to bathing and potty training
• * Tried-and-true advice from parents on how to deal with crying, sleeplessness, and tantrums
• * A comprehensive A-to-Z guide to common childhood illnesses
• * Effective ways to use herbal and complementary health therapies (including massage) to treat your child's illnesses
• * Extensive resources for parents on medicines, safety at home, first aid, and medical emergencies