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For couples planning to have a baby, this updated edition of Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo's classic guide to preconception advises parents on the steps they need to take in order to conceive a smart and healthy baby. Now completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy) well-being for women and men, Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo draw on new research from their complementary fields of expertise and reveal how good preconception health can lower the risk of pregnancy complications and improve lifelong health. Why a ninety-day guide? It takes that long for sperm to mature, and at least that much time for the prospective mother to ensure that her body becomes pregnancy-ready. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors address up-to-date topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. In easily accessible chapters, this guide covers such topics as . Nutrition- meal makeovers plus new facts (and fiction) about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs . Personal readiness- how to assess emotional, financial, and physical readiness, including a preconception-friendly exercise program, plus advice for avid athletes . Becoming an informed patient- choosing a doctor, insurance coverage, baby-friendly medications, and the latest genetic screening guidelines . Women's health- expanded coverage of gynecologic and medical conditions affecting fertility and pregnancy (including bariatric surgery and physical disabilities), and steps to create a welcoming womb by optimizing immune health . Environment- a roundup of environmental exposures and travel tips . Men's health- practical lifestyle advice for men to help maximize the number and health of sperm . Conception- clear signs that predict when to ""start trying,"" and the truth behind common myths . Infertility- reassuring options for reproductive assistance . Interconception health- the best plan for pregnancy recovery, before trying for another . Resources- questionnaires for your preconception medical visit, and charts to track fertility signs

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Many people don't realize that the most important time for doing things to improve the chances for having a healthy pregnancy outcome is actually before conceiving that pregnancy. Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful and invaluable resource for couples planning a pregnancy. I highly recommend this book. <br>--Peter Bernstein, MD, MPH, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Director of the Fellowship Program in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine <br> Optimal preconceptional care is essential for a successful pregnancy. As Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo have shown, in this beautifully executed book, there is much more to preconceptional care than folic acid supplementation. This is a comprehensive piece that synthesizes all of the important medical, dietary, and lifestyle considerations for families anticipating pregnancy. Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful resource that I will be thrilled to share with my patients. <br>--Clarissa Bonanno, MD, Columbia University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology <br> Before Your Pregnancy is a comprehensive, refreshing, and contemporary review of the complex issues that impact women and their pregnancies. With so much misinformation concerning pregnancy now available 24/7 on the Internet and other media outlets, this book should be required reading for women planning a pregnancy and their health care providers. It is well written and evidence based and is an enjoyable and educational read. I wholeheartedly recommend it! <br>--Lee P. Shulman, MD, The Anna Ross Lapham Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University <br> Before Your Pregnancy will be recommended to all my fertility patients as an evidenced based, friendly, participative guide to a successful conception and healthy pregnancy. It is by far the most complete resource I have reviewed, and I am certain it will provide a g

This book represents a substantial contribution to understanding the developing issues in the field of preconception. Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo have written an insightful and well-researched handbook for couples seeking to maximize their likelihood of having a healthy pregnancy. The practical information contained in this book will guide couples on their journey to creating healthy babies. @lt;br@gt;-NICOLE GIANGREGORIO, B.S., L.C.C.E., C.L.E. @lt;br@gt; March of Dimes@lt;br@gt;@lt;br@gt; This book provides an excellent path to good health on the road to pregnancy. It will be particularly informative to patients challenged by infertility and serve as a ready reference guide to their health. @lt;br@gt;-PAUL W. ZARUTSKIE, M.D.@lt;br@gt; The Zarutskie Fertility and Endocrine Institute@lt;br@gt;@lt;br@gt; A source of information all prospective parents will be pleased to assess. It is extremely comprehensive in the variety of topics and the depth of information provided. @lt;br@gt;-SADIE

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Amy Ogle, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, and ACE-certified personal trainer. Lisa Mazzullo, M.D., is a practicing OB/GYN and assistant professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University Medical School.

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