Written by a team of two obstetricians and a midwife, Pregnancy and Birth: Your Questions Answered offers up-to-date information in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Hundreds of photographs, charts, and illustrations complete the picture, making this book an indispensable source of information and guidance for all prospective parents. Organized into eight color-coded thematic sections for easy reference: preparing for pregnancy your prenatal care your developing baby your changing body staying fit and healthy issues in pregnancy labor and birth the first six weeks New for the expanded and updated edition: assisted conception / infertility special-care pregnancies special-care babies postpartum health updated information about maternity leave, parental leave and Employment Insurance changes