Australia's most trusted advisor on women's health delivers the lowdown on pregnancy, birth and how to best prepare for life with a baby.There's no bossy-boots advice - just lots of cartoons and the soundest, sanest, wittiest advice you'll ever get.> Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide- Week-by-week updates and humorous insights from Hermoine the (even more) Modern Girl> Preparation for Pregnancy- Info on conception, birth, and the latest in IVF.> Daily Pregnancy Life- Addressing daily challenges like eating, sleeping, weeing and working.> Body Changes and Challenges- Surviving nausea, stretch marks, and other 'side effects' that mess with your pregnancy 'glow'.> Prenatal Testing- Understanding the very latest tests, what they're for, and when they'll be poking and prodding you.> Foetal Growth and Development- Monitoring healthy foetal growth and development.> Childbirth Choices- Weighing the pros and cons of 'natural childbirth' vs. medical intervention.> Baby Essentials and Postpartum- Covering everything from baby care, safety, and breastfeeding to how to be rude to complete strangers.This edition has been meticulously revised and updated to provide the latest insights and advice for today's readers. It includes cutting-edge information on prenatal testing, sustaining a healthy pregnancy, due dates, and more.Offering valuable insights for diverse readers, including same-sex couples, individuals from various backgrounds, and working parents, it also covers contemporary trends like baby showers and gender-reveal parties.What's more, you'll find a treasure trove of invaluable resources, including the best services, websites, and books covering everything pregnancy, ensuring you receive guidance from trusted sources rather than relying on well-meaning but potentially misinformed partners and busybodies.Up the Duff has all you need to know on pregnancy and childbirth - the scary parts, the funny parts, the joyful parts - and your private parts.
