''The Joy of Pregnancy'' is a guide to pregnancy and childbirth, written by

Tori Kropp Tori Kropp is an internationally recognized pregnancy, woman's health, and early parenting expert. She is the author of the popular pregnancy guide, '' The Joy of Pregnancy'' published in April 2008 by The Harvard Common Press. She founded the onl ...

and published by

The Harvard Common Press The Quarto Group is a global illustrated book publishing group founded in 1976. It is domiciled in the United States and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Quarto creates and sells illustrated books for adults and children, across 50 countri ...

in April 2008.

Format

''The Joy of Pregnancy'' is written in a month-by-month format. Each chapter begins with a section on changes within mom's body and includes "Important Things to Know" for that month, such as medical tests to schedule, questions to ask the doctor, and products that should be bought for baby and mom. "Tori's Tips" are dispersed throughout the book, with specific advice from Tori relating to each month. The chapters also include question and answer sections, questions from Tori's readers, as well as information for dads in the "Dad's Corner."

Awards

''The Joy of Pregnancy'' received The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2008. The book was also designated as a "Best Consumer Health 2008" title by Library Journal.Best Consumer Health 2008 Titles - Library Journal
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References

External links

The Joy of Pregnancy Book SiteThe Joy of Pregnancy Info Page
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