Ann Douglas - The Mother of All Three-Book Bundle

Douglas writes about pregnancy in an easy, girlfriend-to-girlfriend style.... The books strength is its woman-centredness, all the way from the twinkle in the eye to postpartum.

Todays Parent

Thank you, Ann Douglas, for The Mother of All Pregnancy Books. Canada can now hold its own in the glutted pregnancy book field.... Comprehensive, informative, up-to-date, and brazenly neutral.

The Toronto Star

A book that lives up to its name.... Incredibly comprehensive yet easy to follow.

Chicago Tribune

The must-read pregnancy book! Ann Douglas has created the most comprehensive guide to pregnancy weve ever seen.

Denise and Alan Fields, authors, Baby Bargains

At long last, a new pregnancy bible for women of my generation and younger has emerged in the form of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books . With humor, sensitivity, an easy, no-jargon style, and a million extras that the leading pregnancy books dont cover, Ann Douglas holds nothing back. Not only do I love this book, but I will use it as a valuable tool in my own work as a womens health author.

M. Sara Rosenthal, author of The Pregnancy Sourcebook and The Breastfeeding Sourcebook , and founder of www.sarahealth.com

Start reading this treasure trove even before you get pregnant so you can make it through every jam-packed page before your baby arrives.

Paula Spencer, The Mom Next Door columnist, Womans Day Magazine ; author of Everything ELSE You Need to Know When Youre Expecting

This is truly the mother of all pregnancy booksan intelligent resource that covers every pregnancy-related topic imaginable in a fun, reassuring way. Ann Douglas has done an exceptional job of arming parents-to-be with the facts they need to make the healthiest possible choices from preconception through postpartum. A must-have!

Susan Newman, Ph.D., author of Parenting an Only Child: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your One and Only

Not preachy and bossy ... its upfront and fun.

The Toronto Sun

Finally, a pregnancy book that includes essential pre-pregnancy concerns, such as planning and physical and emotional preparation! Ann Douglas has written her masterwork The Mother of All Pregnancy Books in the same unpretentious, concise style as her Unofficial Guide . She also stays true to her goal of informing parents and prospective parents as completely as possible, so they will be well-equipped to sort through the pros and cons of their own life choices as they see them. Not one to forgo difficult issues, her chapter entitled When Pregnancy Isnt Perfect is one of the best Ive read, both for its sensitivity and for its emphasis on coping and prevention. This is a book that will serve women and their families well.

A. Christine Harris, Ph.D., author of The Pregnancy Journal

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books is a comprehensive and incredibly informative resource about pregnancy (and what comes before and after!). Ann Douglas tells all in her witty style, entertaining readers along the way. Unlike other pregnancy books, Douglas combines thorough research and reporting with the human touch, offering her own experiences and insight while educating her readers at one of the most important times in their lives. This book is not to be missed!

Elisa Ast All, Editor-in-Chief, Pregnancy magazine, Baby Years magazine, and iParenting.com

If youre looking for an all-in-one Tell me everything, and tell it like it is book for your pregnancy, The Mother of all Pregnancy Books is it. Not only is this hefty volume filled with facts about fertility, pregnancy and birth, it also contains hundreds of anecdotes from moms who lived and maybe even loved pregnancy. Author Ann Douglas knows her stuff, and is wise but not preachy friendly but not overbearing. Keep this book close at hand for instant guidance through the highs and the lows of this extraordinary time!

Nancy Price, ePregnancy.com

Heres a book thats packed with up-to-date information and practical advice on almost every aspect of pregnancy from prenatal testing to proper nutrition, from infertility procedures to financial planning, from bedrest to breastfeeding. Yet despite its breadth and depth, the text is not dry or dull. Instead, Ann Douglass reassuring style and insightful anecdotes make readers feel like theyre chatting with a savvy, smart, sympathetic friend.

Tamara Eberlein, coauthor of When Youre Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads and Program Your Babys Health

If youre looking for the inside scoop on what its really like to have a baby, youve come to the right place. The Mother of All Pregnancy Books takes on tough topics most pregnancy books shy away from. Its a totally comprehensive guide that features a non-bossy, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest adventure life has to offer. Based on the best advice from over 100 Canadian parents, this information is served up with a uniquely Canadian spin.

Hamilton Spectator

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