A collection of inspirational anecdotes and 113 personal strategies provides helpful guidance for new mothers who want to shed unwanted, post-pregnancy pounds, offering tips on controlling weight during and after pregnancy and addressing the special needs of new mothers, including childbirth recovery, breastfeeding, and exercise. Reprint.

An obstetrician at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital and the mother of twins presents an expert, sympathetic guide to pregnancy, answering questions her patients commonly ask and offering advice on each test and decision pregnant women must face. Original. 25,000 first printing.