The Joy of Pregnancy - Tori Kropp

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Are you expecting... mystery, sensuality, wonder, and delight? If you are 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 spend your time worrying about planning the perfect birth. Rather, you can trust your instincts and your body to guide you through the amazing, magical process of pregnancy and childbirth. That's the wise, expert counsel of Tori Kropp, perinatal nurse and founder of both a popular childbirth-education program and a website for new parents. In The Joy of Pregnancy, Tori tells you what you need to know how the baby is developing, how your body is changing, and how to prepare for the birth and baby without overwhelming you. She has organized the book month by month, so you can learn at your leisure as you progress through pregnancy. Also included are Q&As, fun facts, and sections just for Dad. With Tori's help, both of you can enjoy and celebrate this very special season of your lives.

Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #70132 in Books
* Published on: 2008-02-25
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 432 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Labor and delivery nurse Kropp was troubled when she recognized several years back that women coming into the hospital to give birth were both ill-prepared and more anxious than ever. These women had read all the latest books and had taken classes, but with so much information available they were trusting writers and 'experts' more than they trusted themselves. Kropp found that the humor and joy of pregnancy had been lost, and set out to help remedy the situation. Her book is a refreshing mix of medical information and helpful, nonjudgmental advice, which urges readers to inform themselves but also to relax and enjoy the special time and anticipation of pregnancy. Each chapter explains what's happening to your body (increased hormone levels) and your baby (its size and development) each month. Kropp covers topics like weight gain, which medications are safe to take, bed rest and genetic testing. Also included is a practical monthly rundown of what you can do to prepare for your baby's arrival (register at your hospital, choose a pediatrician, etc.) and a list of necessary products, furniture, clothing and gear. Years of experience working with pregnant women gives Kropp a reassuring voice, and her book is sure to leave readers feeling more prepared—and less frightened—about the journey of pregnancy. (Apr.)
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Review
The Joy of Pregnancy is a must-read for all pregnant women. Tori Kropp explains the joy and wonder of being pregnant, and offers the practical advice and information women need to make the most of their pregnancies. I strongly recommend this book. --Will Hammett, M.D., Central Ohio Ob/Gyn

As a longtime perinatal nurse and childbirth educator who works with expectant families every day, Tori Kropp shares her abundant wealth of wisdom and experience in The Joy of Pregnancy. This is one pregnancy book that truly captures the excitement, anticipation, fun, and joy of this special time in a woman's life; I highly recommend it. --Kathleen Huggins, R.N, M.S., author of the best-selling Nursing Mother's Companion

This is definitely not just another book about pregnancy. Tori Kropp should be applauded for adopting a fresh, positive, and enjoyable attitude toward pregnancy issues. Once you have this friendly companion in hand, you'll find it difficult to part with. --Michael Katz, M.D., San Francisco Perinatal Associates

About the Author
Tori Kropp, R.N., has delivered thousands of babies at the prestigious California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where she has worked for nearly two decades. The birth process has been a fascination of Tori's since childhood, and even as an experienced nurse, she still considers pregnancy care to be more of a passion than a career. After studying anthropology and psychology as an undergraduate at Michigan State University, she earned her nursing degree from Manatee College in Florida. Tori chose to work in perinatal nursing because it allows her to have a hands-on role in childbirth. An active member of the health care community, Tori is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and the California Nurses Association. In 1990, after observing that pregnant women were coming into the hospital more and more worried and anxious about labor, Tori founded a unique pre- and post-natal teaching program: PillowTalk, Modern Childbirth Education. Her strategy in these classes teaching women not to overwhelm themselves with information and to focus instead on trusting their bodies and enjoying their pregnancies was an instant success. In the mid 1990s, Tori used this same evenhanded, positive approach to pregnancy in founding Stork Site®, a community website for expectant and new parents. Bursting with activity, this site became one of the Internet s first successful communities and later became a part of ivillage.com. Known as the Dear Abby of pregnancy, Tori has been interviewed on national television and radio and in national print publications, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Washington Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Chicago Sun-Times. She lives in Marin County, California, with her family.