The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Count Down Your Pregnancy Day by Day with Advice from a Team of Experts

The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Count Down Your Pregnancy Day by Day with Advice from a Team of Experts from DK is an illustrated guide that follows pregnancy from conception through to the first two weeks of a newborn’s life. Built around a day-by-day structure, it sets out each stage in sequence, supported by artwork and fetal images that chart development throughout pregnancy.

As the due date approaches, the book outlines the options available for labour and birth, and includes a detailed breakdown of delivery. It also covers the crucial 12 hours after birth in an hour-by-hour format, before continuing the day-by-day approach into the first two weeks postpartum. Medical advice for mums-to-be is included, with guidance on nutrition and exercise, alongside Q&As featuring experts and mums to address common questions and concerns.

Key details

• Publisher: DK
• Covers pregnancy from conception to the first two weeks of a newborn’s life
• Day-by-day format throughout pregnancy and the first two weeks postpartum
• Includes an hour-by-hour account of the 12 hours after delivery
• Illustrated with artwork and fetal images showing development
• Includes medical advice, plus Q&As with experts and mums

Synopsis

This pregnancy guide presents a day-by-day view of the journey from conception to birth, supported by illustrations and fetal images. It explains labour and birth options, then follows delivery with an hour-by-hour account of the first 12 hours after childbirth. The day-by-day structure continues into the first two weeks with a newborn, alongside medical advice on topics such as nutrition and exercise, and Q&As that respond to common concerns.