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Pregnancy: the naked truth is a refreshing alternative to the medical pregnancy tomes. It is down-to-earth, funny and honest, guiding women through each stage of pregnancy in a practical and reassuring way. It deals with issues other books may avoid, and answers questions youd want to ask your best friend: I got drunk before I knew - is my baby ok? Whats an episiotomy? Are piles inevitable? Can I still have sex when Im huge? And will I enjoy it?! Aimed at `modern girls - women who may be concerned about the effect of a baby on their lifestyle, bodies and careers, as well as excited about the next step in their lives - the book supports you through your pregnancy journey. Content has been adapted for Australian mothers.Â
Anya Hayes is a writer and Pilates teacher specialising is all things pregnancy and post-natal. She lives in south London and has two young children. Hollie Smith is also a mum of two as a well as a journalist and parenting author.Â
1 You’re pregnant! What now? 3
The biggest secret you’ll ever keep? 3
Early symptoms 5
Getting used to being pregnant 7
Working out D-day 8
Your antenatal care 9
Scans and screening 13
The honest truth about drink and drugs 20
Signing up for antenatal classes 21
Where are you going to have the baby? 23
Going it alone 23
And the good news about being pregnant is … 24 2 Sick and tired: The joys of pregnancy 25
Ailments and symptoms – horror stories or facts? 25
First trimester 27
Second trimester 51
Third trimester 57
When to get help quickly 65
Your baby bump 68
Styling your bump 70 3 Womb with a view: Your baby’s growth 73
Here’s the science bit 73
How your baby grows, fortnight by fortnight 74
4 Care instructions: Eating, drinking, and other potentially ‘dangerous’ activities 86
Adapt your life, don’t ditch it! 86
Alcohol 87
Cigarettes 91
Drugs 93
Caffeine 94
Food 95
Staying Zen 104
A healthy approach 104
Other ‘dangerous’ activities 112
Don’t stop moving 117
5 Office politics: Pregnancy and your career 124
Your rights and responsibilities 124
Maternity leave and pay 127
Your partner’s paternity rights 129
Time off for antenatal care 130
Your health and safety 130
Coping with the commute 136
If your boss is being a bugger 138
Want to go back to your career? 139
When you’re the boss 141 6 Hit and missionary: Your pregnant love life 143
Gagging for it or just gagging? 143
Is he horny? Do you care?! 144
Make sex work 146
Bringing on labour 149
When not to have sex 150
Looking after your relationship 151 7 Delivery schedule: Making plans for your baby’s arrival 153
Where you’re going to have your baby 154
Consultant-led hospital unit 154
Midwife-led unit 155
If you need an emergency caesarean 224
After the birth 225 10 Birth stories: Six Modern Mums recall their labour day 227 11 Hey, baby! The first few weeks with your newborn 240
Settling in 240
Feeding your baby 241
Your post-birth body 250
Recovery after a caesarean section 258
Your postnatal care 260
Baby-care essentials 262
How you’ll feel 268
Useful contacts 273
Index 277
With you through every stage of pregnancy
Takes you through every decision youll have to make
Frank and honest advice Â
The perfect gift for expecting moms of all ages, Pregnancy: The Naked Truth is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.
