From the Hips is an honest, uncompromising guide to pregnancy and parenting decisions. Drawing on hundreds of real parents' experiences, this forward-thinking book takes a non-judgmental look at natural vs. medical childbirth, prenatal testing, and more. With practical advice for managing postpartum emotions, relationships with partners and family, and sorting through conflicting parenting advice, this is a must-read for anyone about to embark on the journey of parenthood.

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Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of real parents and the expertise of doctors, midwives and other birth and baby pros, this indispensable resource is filled with the most accurate and up-to-date information about having and caring for a baby, including:Decisions, Decisions:A judgment-free breakdown of every major choice, including prenatal testing, natural vs. medical childbirth, circumcision, breast or bottle feeding, and work/life optionsThe Endless No:What not to eat, take, and do when you’re pregnant-get the real facts behind the prohibitionsI Want My Life Back:Anxiety, regret, ambivalence, and other rarely discussed postpartum emotionsParents and partners:A look beyond the one-size-fits-all approach to family, with strategies for minimizing perfect-parent pressure and managing your real-life relationships through the changesSorting Through the Voices:A user-friendly guide to the dueling gurus, trendy techniques, and conflicting theories that confuse new parentsA forward-thinking book that includes a wide range of voices and approaches, From the Hips reflects the many ways of being pregnant and parenting without suggesting that there is one right way.

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