The World Book of Mom. The Most Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Raising a Baby

Mayo Clinic is known worldwide for its quality service, with thousands of people being examined there every year from all over the world. The doctors at the clinic are professionals who care for their patients and love what they do.
The guide gathers the knowledge of experienced obstetricians and gynecologists from the Mayo Clinic. Here, the doctors discuss all the details related to the birth of a child and offer their recommendations to future parents. The book contains answers to all questions that arise before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as discussions of special cases, including prematurity, multiple births, and various complications. The book will help keep track of the health of both mother and child, providing peace of mind and confidence that you will cope with all the challenges of becoming parents.

In the updated edition, you will find:
• information on planning and maintaining a healthy pregnancy;
• detailed description of pregnancy symptoms;
• a week-by-week schedule of the baby’s growth and development;
• recommendations on nutrition and physical activity;
• tips on breastfeeding and formula feeding;
• methods to improve well-being;
• discussions of difficult and "not quite proper" topics;
• ways to solve emerging issues;
• practical advice on work, travel, shopping, and other parental concerns.