You're about to embark on an adventure. Whether this is your first child or your fifth, you and your world are about to change forever! A parent is always a parent and your life´s path is about to take a sharp turn in a few months. The birth of a child is a miracle-one I´ve been privileged to share with thousands of families over 25 years in the delivery room. It is always a joy to bring a new life into the world and to see the faces of new parents as they look down at the newest member of the family for the first time. It´s a feeling that´s difficult to describe but shouldn´t be too hard to imagine. The birth of a child is the exquisite culmination of nature´s creative process. However, the creative process itself can be, well, it can be difficult. A nine-month pregnancy is filled with nature´s little surprises-morning sickness, aches where you never ached before, mood swings that frighten the cat and ´issues´ with everyone from the dad to your mother to your best friend who keeps telling you to "go natural." I see moms-to-be everyday in the office who are confronting pregnancy issues for the first, second or fifth time. I hear their stories and chart their complaints. Then, based on all of the other stories and experiences I´ve collected over the decades, I give the best advice I can to provide the most comfort-physical and emotional. Here´s a fact. Pregnancy isn´t easy. It´s hard on the mother´s body from conception through delivery and beyond. The female body completely and solely supports a human life for forty weeks. So even the so-called ´easy´ pregnancies come with their share of fatigue, pain and emotional gyrations. It´s a normal part of the process. So, what´s this book about? Well, first, it´s about you. The physical you, the emotional you, the professional you-even the financial you. Your pregnancy changes everything which means you have to be prepared for anything. Next, this book is about confidence and peace of mind. Yours, of course. Confidence and a lack of anxiety come with information, knowledge and explanation. The more you know about what lies ahead, the more confident and comfortable you´ll be. Third, this book is about the good health of you and your child. A healthy pregnancy is something for which you can prepare. In fact, a proactive approach to healthy pregnancy practices is your first job as a mommy. Welcome to the world of parenthood. Hard information on the latest in medical thought regarding diet, exercise and other lifestyle considerations will certainly increase the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy. But what about a happy pregnancy? Can hard information deliver a happy pregnancy? Look, there are a million books out there on the joy of pregnancy and how fulfilling and uplifting pregnancy is-all of which fly right out the window when you´re hugging the toilet with another bout of morning sickness. And, you´ve got to give a presentation in three hours. Not very joyous at that precise moment, you must admit. Of course, there´s endless joy in pregnancy. It´s undeniable and I´m blessed to see this joy first hand every day. But pregnancy isn´t always fulfilling, uplifting or the least bit joyous. I routinely have patients express their "feelings about morning sickness" all over me during an office exam. A patient fainting is all in a day´s work. It comes with the territory and it´s a downside of the joy of pregnancy. Happiness is difficult to define, but we all know it when we feel it. And that´s what this book is ultimately about-helping you find happiness during your pregnancy and on your journey through the trials and triumphs of impending parenthood. Survival guide, crystal ball, financial planner, exercise book, reference, comforter, healer and helper-that´s what this book is. Everything from "How did this happen?" to "Now what?" From how to tell your folks

The fourth book in Dawn Dais's popular Sh!t No One Tells You series offers "been there, freaked out about that" advice for expectant parents The fourth title in Dawn Dais's popular parenting series, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is quite possibly the funniest, and most heartfelt, yet. After all, pregnancy is not all about scanning Pinterest for baby shower themes and registering for ironic onesies, and sometimes the less flattering aspects of gestation have a way of dimming a bit of that so-called pregnancy glow. Not to worry! Dawn is here, ready to shepherd you through the experience of one human body taking on the task of growing another human body. (Spoiler alert: It ain't always pretty.) Dawn covers it all, sharing expert lists, tips, warnings, and even a series of Parent-Training Workouts designed to increase readers' tolerance to the various indignities of parenthood, like peeing with an audience and surviving an afternoon in Chuck E. Cheese. The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is a must-have guide for expectant moms (and their partners!) who are looking for some counsel, comedy, and camaraderie during their ultimate countdown to parenthood.

Are you expecting mystery, sensuality, wonder, and delight? If you're pregnant, you should be! Pregnancy isn't all about nausea and medical tests; it's also a time of excitement, anticipation, and above all, joy. You don't need to adopt a strict diet, adhere to a demanding exercise regimen, or try to plan the perfect birth. Rather, you can trust...

The fourth book in Dawn Dais's popular Sh!t No One Tells You series offers "been there, freaked out about that" advice for expectant parents The fourth title in Dawn Dais's popular parenting series, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is quite possibly the funniest, and most heartfelt, yet. After all, pregnancy is not all about scanning Pinterest for baby shower themes and registering for ironic onesies, and sometimes the less flattering aspects of gestation have a way of dimming a bit of that so-called pregnancy glow. Not to worry! Dawn is here, ready to shepherd you through the experience of one human body taking on the task of growing another human body. (Spoiler alert: It ain't always pretty.) Dawn covers it all, sharing expert lists, tips, warnings, and even a series of Parent-Training Workouts designed to increase readers' tolerance to the various indignities of parenthood, like peeing with an audience and surviving an afternoon in Chuck E. Cheese. The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is a must-have guide for expectant moms (and their partners!) who are looking for some counsel, comedy, and camaraderie during their ultimate countdown to parenthood.

An estimated 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss, such as miscarriage or stillbirth. So if you've been pregnant before, but didn't get to come home with a baby, this is the guide for you. This evidence-based month-by-month survival guide is written by a mother who has had both stillborn twins and two successful 'rainbow' pregnancies.

"Dawn Dais bravely goes where other baby books don't.... She spills the truth about everything from breastfeeding to getting along with your partner post-baby." -- Parents Magazine There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying--and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom? Bestselling author Dawn Dais believes that a vast conspiracy exists to hide the truth about parenting from expectant mothers for fear that if the truth got out, women would (1) stop having babies or (2) stop bringing them home. Eschewing the adorableness that oozes out of other parenting books, Dais offers real advice from real moms--along with hilarious anecdotes, tips, and the encouragement every new mom needs to survive the first year of parenthood. Revised and updated with new chapters offering advice for single moms and tips for partners, The Sh!t No One Tells You is a must-have companion for every new mother's sleepless nights and poop-filled days.