The Pregnancy Journal; A Day-To-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
Whether this is pregnancy number 1 or number 10, nothing makes it  easier to connect with a growing baby than knowing exactly what magical  development is happening every day. Filling the need for practical information,  medical data, emotional and spiritual fuel, and even "pregnancy trivia,"The  Pregnancy Journalis easily one of the best books available for a woman or  couple expecting a baby. The journal contains about half a page of information  for each day from conception through delivery. Nutrition, how to avoid  discomforts associated with pregnancy, childbirth customs in other cultures, and  practical parenting tips are among the topics touched on. Many days in the  journal have a  great section called "Did You Know"; for example, from Day 49: "The baby's arms  at this point are only as long as this printed 1." At the bottom of each page is  a  quote from a literary or historical figure; some are sentimental, some pithy,  some  humorous, all inspiring.The information and quotes seem to invite musings and speculation on the  miracle unfolding inside the womb; there is some space for recording data and  thoughts, but if you want to write more than just a few lines every few days,  you  might want to have a blank journal to accompanyThe Pregnancy Journal.  The format of this book makes it much more manageable and inviting than most books on pregnancy, and the information is made even more  accessible by the inclusion of a glossary/subject index in the back. Don't wait until the  shower to give this excellent resource  and thoughtful gift--moms-to-be  will want to have it from the very beginning.--Katherine Ferguson