About the Author

Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D. is a specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Clinical Genomics at the Mayo Clinic. She is also an associate professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. As a mother of four, Dr. Wick combines a mother’s perspective with three decades of extensive medical training to offer indispensable insight for moms and moms-to-be.

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (2nd Edition)

A newly revised, expert-led guide to planning a healthy pregnancy—covering fertility, prenatal care, pregnancy symptoms, and childbirth—so you always have a trusted answer to both ordinary and not-so-ordinary questions.

What you’ll find inside

• Guidance on getting pregnant and understanding fertility
• Prenatal care essentials and managing common symptoms
• How to use medications safely during pregnancy
• Meal planning and exercise recommendations
• Support with important pregnancy decisions and healthy lifestyle habits
• A 40-week pregnancy calendar to track progress and weekly changes

Updated topics & modern care

Written by Mayo Clinic obstetrics and gynecology experts, this edition includes updated information on new technologies in prenatal care and childbirth, plus a balanced look at benefits and risks of growing trends such as home births, placentophagy, and vaginal seeding.

Who it’s for

Ideal for first-time parents and anyone needing a refresher. This illustrated manual combines expert medical knowledge with straightforward, easy-to-understand guidance to help give your baby a healthy start.