You're no idiot, of course. You've read all the books on child care and child rearing, heard all about coping with the terrible twos and dealing with teenage angst, and listened to everybody's advice on parenting. But when it comes to learning the real inside scoop on motherhood from a Mom's point of view, there's not a helpful voice to be heard. Don't start looking at boarding schools just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motherhood is here to teach you the secrets of raising children without losing sight of your own hopes and dreams. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Knowledge from the very start Bringing a child into the world can be the most momentous event in one's life. Now parents can have the most up–to–date information on what to expect from the nine months of pregnancy and the entire process of childbirth. Written by an experienced OB-GYN and mother, with a very reassuring tone, the latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pregnancy and Childbirth includes: • A new focus on "green" pregnancies and childbirth • The latest information on screenings, guidelines for vaccination, and more • "Daddy Alert" sidebars provided throughout to include the father during pregnancy and childbirth

How many times have you heard, "I'm turning into my mother!" Each mother-daughter relationship is unique, based on personal history, personality and circumstance. There is always room for greater understanding and forgiveness. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Mothers and Daughters is a multifaceted, multigenerational, thought-provoking and creative look at mothers and their daughters. Women of all ages, whether already friends, in turmoil or looking to head off trouble before it starts, will find helpful suggestions, entertaining interviews and pertinent information that will enhance understanding and appreciation of one another.

You're no idiot, of course. You know that life isn't like an old sitcom—when TV dads like Mike Brady or Ward Cleaver always had just the right answer for Greg, Marcia or the Beaver. But when it comes to earning the title "World's Greatest Dad," you feel like you're always going to be more like the father from Married with Children than the one from Father Knows Best. Don't retire your cardigan just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Fatherhood answers all the questions any expecting, new, or veteran father could have on topics ranging from communication and ground rules to privileges and punishment.

Presents a guide to childbearing that covers the stages of pregnancy and labor, physical and emotional changes, health coverage, maternity leave, prenatal and genetic testing, childbirth options, and infant development.

Knowledge from the very start. Bringing a child into the world is the most momentous time of one's life. Now parents can have the most up-to-date information on what to expect from the nine months of pregnancy and the entire process of childbirth. Written by an experienced OB-GYN and mother, with a reassuring tone, the latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pregnancy and Childbirth includes: ?A new focus on "green" pregnancies and childbirth ?The latest information on screenings, guidelines for vaccination, and more ? "Daddy Alert" sidebars provided throughout to include the father during pregnancy and childbirth

Knowledge from the very start Bringing a child into the world can be the most momentous event in one's life. Now parents can have the most up–to–date information on what to expect from the nine months of pregnancy and the entire process of childbirth. Written by an experienced OB-GYN and mother, with a very reassuring tone, the latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pregnancy and Childbirth includes: • A new focus on "green" pregnancies and childbirth • The latest information on screenings, guidelines for vaccination, and more • "Daddy Alert" sidebars provided throughout to include the father during pregnancy and childbirth

Helps readers write memoirs, personal essays, and life stories of every length and type.

If you are an expecting mother, you can use this book to educate yourself about the many aspects of breastfeeding, including what the benefits are, how to do it, and what to do when it's not working. It will give you what you need to make informed decisions and will provide you the foundation for a successful experience.

2.3 million brides and grooms will say "I Do" this year, making the wedding industry a $32 billion business. This book will offer sound advice from bridal consultants and brides alike on how to select a perfect dress, find a caterer, use the Internet as a planning tool, handle in-laws and much more!