This inspirational book encourages both a woman and her partner to value their lives and the life of the tiny and precious person they have yet to meet. Anyone who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, should read this special book. Updated with each printing, What to Expect When You're Expecting reassuringly leads expectant readers month by month through a wealth of information. It incorporates the most recent developments in medicine and medical science and responds to the many letters and queries received from readers. Her experience in delivering over 2500 babies, being a mother and grandmother herself, puts Dr. Mary Jane Bovo in a unique position to know what the commonly asked questions are.
Many issues make an African-American woman's pregnancy different.
Black fathers and single moms receive personal attention in chapters written especially for them. A special feature, Mother to Mother, provides helpful, humorous, and comforting stories from black moms. Also included is a complete chapter on the spiritual significance of naming your baby, with an outline for how to host your own naming ceremony - African style or your style. Please read our disclaimer about information viewed on this site.