Advises on every pregnancy-related topic - emotional, physical and social. From amniocentesis to aromatherapy, from home birth to hospital birth, from conception to child care, this book explains all the current theories and practices. The book, because of the author's medical and maternal insights, provides parents with the information they need to make decisions with complete confidence. This practical book is designed to reassure every woman, whether it's her first baby or her fifth - so that she can make informed choices and increase the odds for a confident and healthy pregnancy.