Book Description Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth is one of the most highly regarded and widely read pregnancy and childbirth books ever published. In this clear and comprehensive handbook， Dr. Sheldon H. Cherry answers the questions every pregnant woman asks， addressing both medical and emotional issues in a reassuring style that has earned him praise for "the ease and skill with which he moves from the purely scientific search that goes on continually in the laboratory to the human， personal contact with his patient" (Redbook). This new edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate all the latest medical advances and lifestyle trends. Dr. Cherry offers new and updated information on:pre-pregnancy care， including advice on diet and exercisegenetic testingrelaxation and breathing techniquesbirthing optionsthe effects of drugs and chemicals on pregnancydevelopments in the treatment of infertilitythe special needs of pregnant women over the age of thirty-fivepostpartum careUnderstanding Pregnancy and Childbirth—comprehensive， helpful， and authoritative—is a welcome companion for the expectant family. About the Author SHELDON H. CHERRY， M.D.， a pioneering researcher in women’s health， is an attending obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. A clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology， he teaches at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and belongs to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Cherry has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today show and has been given feature coverage in many publications such as the New York Times， Prevention， and Vogue. DOUGLAS G. MOSS， M.D.， is an attending obstetrician and gynecologist at Mount Sinai Hospital. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.