<b>An authoritative, back-to-basics guide to pregnancy and childbirth from a labor and delivery nurse and mother of four, featuring an advice-column slant and a refreshing sense of humor.</b><br>A guide for modern parents-to-be that's chock full of comprehensive, medically-sound insider advice on pregnancy and birth that's empowers them to make wellness-focused--instead of fear-focused--decisions. Representing a departure from the other pregnancy books on the market, which are often panicky or overly dry and medical, <i>Common Sense Pregnancy</i> is a breath of fresh air: accessible, authoritative, and personable. Women's health expert, labor nurse, and<i>Fit Pregnancy</i> magazine columnist Jeanne Faulkner provides practical, no-drama advice on everything from getting through first trimester rough patches through dealing with the post-partum period.