<b>Know What to Expect Week-by-Week</b><br>Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is both a joy and a challenge. This is true at any age, but as an expectant mother over the age of 35 you want real answers for your unique needs and concerns. With wisdom and compassion, <b>Dr. Kelly Shanahan</b> shares her own experiences as an obstetrician and over-35 mom. Her detailed and reassuring approach will help you understand the significant changes in your body and life as well as your baby's development. Inside, you will find:<br>·Explanations and answers for your special health concerns <br>·Advice about making career, relationship, and lifestyle adjustments <br>·Practical tips for safe weight gain, exercise, and travel <br>·Excerpts from Dr. Shanahan's journal of her over-35 pregnancy<br>From pregnancy planning and proper nutrition to labor and delivery, this informative book will fully prepare you for the birth of your healthy, happy baby.<br>"A must-read for expectant couples over the age of 35 and a valuable reference for pregnancy at any age." <b>—Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D., director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center, Missoula, Montana</b><br>"This book addresses virtually all of the questions commonly asked by expectant couples. Great job." <b>—E. Albert Reexed M.D., professor and chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Temple University</b><br>"A work of art and a work of love, with a lot of good science thrown in along the way." <b>—R. Daniel Braun, M.D., FACOG, clinical professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Indiana University School of Medicine</b><br>"What a great, week-by-week, commonsense journey through pregnancy!" <b>—William F. von Almen II, M.D., FACOG, editorial adviser, obgyn.net</b>