HOW DOES IT WORK? Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone, produced by the developing placenta shortly after the conception and secreted into the urine. The pregnancy test contains antibodies which specifically react with this hormone. HOW TO READ THE RESULTS Negative (not pregnant): Only one color band appears, in the Control Zone. No apparent band on the Test Zone. This indicates that no pregnancy has been detected. Positive (pregnant): Distinct color bands appear in t (more…)

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Labor and delivery nurse Kropp was troubled when she recognized several years back that women coming into the hospital to give birth were both ill-prepared and more anxious than ever. These women had read all the latest books and had taken classes, but with so much information available they were trusting writers and ‘experts’ more than they trusted themselves. Kropp found that the humor and joy of pregnancy had been lost, and set out to hel (more…)

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Finally?A Pregnancy Book That Won’t Put Men to Sleep — Review

Finally—A Pregnancy Book That Won’t Put Men to SleepMy Boys Can Swim! tells real men everything they really want to know about pregnancy, such as: How much is it going to cost? Why does your wife primp before seeing her doctor when she hasn’t put a stitch of make-up on for you in months? And, most important, what’s it going to do to your sex life? This rollicking, laugh-out-loud book is (more…)

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Sporting a bikini to show off her third-trimester belly, instructor Karyne Steben, a world-class acrobat formerly with Cirque du Soleil, takes you through this sculpting workout with a nice combo of upper- and lower-body exercises. Each move comes with options to make it more challenging, and even advanced exercisers will find it hard to get bored with this tape. All you’ll need: a straight-backed chair, two big pillows and a set of hand weights. –Fit Pregnancy magazine
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Amazon.com Review

An information-packed guide to all the emotional, financial and physical changes the father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner’s pregnancy. Incorporating the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists, this book is filled with sound advice and practical tips for men, as well as New Yorker-style cartoons that will keep anxious fathers-to-be chuckling.
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Amazon.com Review

Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America’s pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today’s 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It’s read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book–the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print. Now comes the Fourth Edition, a new book for a new generation of expectan (more…)

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From the Manufacturer

One morning, you will wake up, and nothing will fit around your waist. It’s that sudden. Easy fix: The BellaBand. Simply the most versatile maternity essential. Slip this band around the waistline, over unbuttoned jeans, skirts and shorts.  And no one will know your pants are undone!

Ingrid & Isabel Style 1111. Specifically designed for expectant mothers. Ultra-soft, stretch nylon. Holds up loose fitting pants, skirts or shorts. D (more…)

The average pregnancy lasts 280 days and the suspense can be excruciating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book starts on Day 280 and counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Here are tips from doctors and midwives, amusing anecdotes and quotes, and occasional gory-but-necessary details (if you can define the word “lochia,” you know what we’re talking about). Every page offers an interesting revelation. (more…)

Review

The planner is so thoughtfully organized you’ll wonder just who the panel of experts is who created the book… — Five Star Reviews, November 2006

Finally! A well designed, well researched, easy-to-use organizer for every stage of pregnancy. Forget ducks and bunny rabbits–this clean, sophisticated organizer is designed for modern parents-to-be.An essential addition to your pregnancy library, this handy tool simplifies the process of preparing for (more…)

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From Publishers Weekly

Aiming to fill a gap in the market, Jones has collaborated with perinatal nutritionist Hudson to produce a volume that combines both recipes and nutritional advice aimed specifically at the mother-to-be. Delicately balancing optimum and unnecessary weight gain with the required dietary needs for a healthy lifestyle, Jones and Hudson also addresses the requirements of diabetic, vegetarian and vegan diets. After an introduction providing a summary of needs an (more…)