Essential Pregnancy Q&A: Expert Answers and Advice for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey

Biographical Note:
Bryn Huntpalmer founded The Birth Hour podcast, which has been featured on the front page of Apple Podcasts and has over nine million downloads to date. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook. Find Bryn at TheBirthHour.com.

Review Quotes:
"Whether it's your first baby or not, this book touches on a wide range of topics that are necessary to discuss on the road of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I love that this book has simple but key questions with easy to understand answers, given by amazing providers who have cared for me personally during my pregnancies, birth, and fourth trimester." --Flor Cruz of @badassmotherbirther

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"Even though I'm not a first time mom, I found this book very helpful in answering questions that have come upon repeatedly in my past pregnancies. I especially love the attention and care that the authors give to addressing pregnancy loss. As someone who has experienced stillbirth, I can't fully express how important it is that books address pregnancy loss and offer support to moms going through the unimaginable." --Jenna Edwards, mother to three and Count the Kicks Texas Ambassador

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"For years, Bryn has given women an incredible platform to talk openly about pregnancy and birth in her podcast, The Birth Hour. Now, with Essential Pregnancy Q&A she digs deep into every nook & cranny of the wild ride of new motherhood with care, honesty, and evidence-based advice. I especially appreciated the sections on The Fourth Trimester and Pregnancy Loss--two topics our culture often glosses over but that need to be part of the conversation. This straightforward read really is the perfect book for modern mamas!" --Phyllis Brasenell, doula and Maternal Wellness Advocate

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"While we can't be completely prepared for everything pregnancy throws at us, Bryn Huntpalmer's Essential Pregnancy Q&A is a perfect, well-rounded collection of evidence-based information containing just about EVERYTHING you'll need to know when you embark on your journey to motherhood. A very easy, yet comprehensive read! Bryn holds your hand, explaining everything throughout the whole process of pregnancy, even into the 4th trimester. As a registered nurse, I am happy to add this to my collection of books I recommend to my patients!" --Liesel Teen of mommylabornurse.com

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"Pregnancy brings many joys and many questions! Essential Pregnancy Q&A brings expert answers and wise advice to guide you on your journey." --Dr. Sarah Buckley, family physician and author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

Publisher Marketing:

Quick answers to your pregnancy questions--from the experts

Pregnancy is a fascinating time, bringing plenty of change--and often, plenty of questions. Now the answers are in your hands. The Essential Pregnancy Q&A provides concise, reliable answers to over 250 common queries about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum--to put your mind at ease through every trimester and beyond.

Four pregnancy and postpartum experts address a wide range of subjects, including physical and emotional symptoms, food and nutrition, labor and childbirth, and taking care of yourself and baby after birth. A comprehensive table of contents lets you skip right to the answers you need--whenever you need them.

The Essential Pregnancy Q&A includes:

• Ask the experts--You're in good hands with a team assembled by an experienced pregnancy podcaster and blogger, including midwife Lindsey Meehleis, OBGYN Dr. Emiliano Chavira, and perinatal mental health expert and doula Courtney Butts.
• 250+ answers--Get guidance for pressing questions like "When does nausea typically ease up?" "What are labor contractions and how will I know it's the real deal?" and "How often do newborns eat?"
• At-a-glance--The clear, user-friendly layout includes overviews of what to expect in each trimester, questions with answers sorted by topic, and a medication safety chart.

The answers to your pregnancy questions are at your fingertips with the Essential Pregnancy Q&A.

Contributor Bio:Huntpalmer, Bryn

Bryn Huntpalmer founded The Birth Hour podcast, which has been featured on the front page of Apple Podcasts and has over nine million downloads to date. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook. Find Bryn at TheBirthHour.com.