Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff

Cuts through the confusion surrounding pregnancy and birth by debunking dozens of myths that mislead parents, offering explanations of medical terms, and covering a variety of issues including prenatal care, birth defects, and amniocentesis.

Keeping the trademark month by month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to read, faster to flip through, and new family friendlier than ever, packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too. Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals--crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements--are...

Answers children's questions about what new babies look like, what they do and don't do, and what having one around the house will really be like.

With 12.8 million copies in print, this resource recently underwent an extensive third edition. Now comes the completely revised and updated Spanish language version, the perfect companion for Spanish-reading expectant parents and health-care providers.