Bumpin\’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy

A thoroughly modern guide to pregnancy for new parents – from conception through the newborn months and return to work

Bumpin\’mixes the latest clinical research with practical advice from doulas, ob-gyns, midwives, therapists, lactation advisors, and pelvic floor therapists and a dash of personal experience to provide all the information you need without the detail you really don\’t. With the frank, funny warmth of a trusted friend, Leslie Schrock soothes anxiety with answers, and shares her less-than-perfect journey to motherhood.

What\’s inside:
A trimester-by-trimester overview from conception through the postpartum period
Common fertility issues and how to manage them
Coping with pregnancy symptoms (and why they happen)
Sections just for your partner
Decisions you\’ll face, from choosing your care team to prenatal testing and childcare
Advice for navigating parental leave and returning to work
Movements and exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor
How to build a good registry and the maternity clothes you really need