About the Book

-Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., bestselling author of "Joy's Life Diet" and nutrition/health expert for the "Today Show"

"Ward and the ADA serve up practical, easy-to-use advice that is sure to help inform and inspire new and expectant moms."

-Laura A. Jana, M.D., coauthor of "Food Fights" and Heading "Home with Your Newborn"

"Any woman who is even thinking about getting pregnant for the first or third time needs to read this excellent and timely book. Ward has done a fabulous job compiling the most recent scientific evidence about pregnancy and translating it into a fun, easy-to-read book with quick, nutritious, and delicious recipes."

-Kathleen M. Zelman, M.P.H, R.D., Director of Nutrition, WebMD

"This book shares a wealth of information that takes into account all the different ways a pregnant woman and new mother lives her life. It might be the only book on prenatal nutrition you'll ever need."

-Peg Moline, Editor in Chief, "Fit Pregnancy" magazine

Are you thinking of having a baby? Perhaps you're pregnant or nursing a newborn. Whatever the case, "Expect the Best" shows you how a healthy lifestyle from preconception to postdelivery will help you to have the brightest, healthiest child possible. You'll find dozens of useful, easy-to-follow tips for healthy eating and physical activity, including: Why you (and your partner) should achieve a healthy weight before trying for a baby, and how good nutrition helps maximize fertility in women and men

Trimester-by-trimester advice about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy

Safe postpregnancy weight loss, and the best eating plan for nursing moms

How diet can help you handle conditions such as gestational diabetes and morning sickness

50 delicious, nutritious, and easy recipes your entire family will love

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 259 pages

Language: English

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (May. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 0470290765

ISBN-13: 9780470290767

Dimensions: 5.90 x 8.90 x 0.80 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.70 lbs

• Categories: Pregnancy and Childbirth