Common Sense Pregnancy

Outline

Common Sense Pregnancy (2015) is a practical guide that helps expectant mothers make informed decisions about pregnancy and birth. Drawing on her experience as a registered nurse, Jeanne Faulkner separates evidence-based advice from common myths about diet, exercise, prenatal testing, and labour. The book encourages women to trust their instincts, ask questions, and work closely with their health care providers.

• Pregnancy and birth go better when you make informed decisions rather than simply following whatever advice comes your way.
• Jeanne Faulkner draws on her experience as a registered nurse to sort evidence-based advice from common myths.
• Myths surround diet, exercise, prenatal testing, and labour, and the book helps you tell them apart from sound guidance.
• Expectant mothers are encouraged to trust their instincts, since confidence in your own body is part of a healthy pregnancy.
• Asking questions and working closely with your health care providers is presented as the best way to shape your care.

Jeanne Faulkner is an American registered nurse and journalist with decades of experience in women’s health, labour and delivery, and newborn care. She has written widely about pregnancy and women’s health for national magazines and websites.