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If you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It's the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make, and advice on steps to take to have a safe and satisfying experience.Informed choice emphasis: We present a wide range of options on many topics (for example, home birth, free-standing birth centers, community hospitals, and regional hospitals for high-risk pregnancies) and the information you need to evaluate them, and questions to ask to decide which is right for you, given your health situation and your personal goals and priorities. Research-based AND practical: The book is up-to-date based on current medical research and recommendations from leading organizations.