Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy: Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey From Conception Through Birth and Beyond

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Tech investor and new mum Leslie Ziegler Schrock offers a thoroughly modern guide to pregnancy-from the preparations of "trimester zero" to the challenges of the newborn months. In the last thirty years, the process of starting a family has drastically changed. Not only are there many more options for getting pregnant, but there are a dizzying array of variables from start to finish. Midwife or OB-GYN? Stroller or Baby Bjorn? Yet all this choice can also create anxiety, especially around the most difficult realities. One in nine mothers report dealing with postpartum depression, but it is rarely acknowledged and even more rarely treated. We have more information than ever, yet nearly every aspect of motherhood is still shrouded in judgment and mystery. Enter Leslie Schrock, first-time mother whose own struggles opened her eyes to this widespread problem. With the frank, funny warmth of a trusted friend, she debunks the most pervasive pregnancy myths and cites the latest science (with a dash of been-there-done-that experience) to help you make the best decisions every step of the way-for both you and your baby. * GREAT PLATFORM: Leslie speaks internationally on health, design, and technology, most recently at TEDx London and Social Innovation Summit. She was named one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company Magazine, and has been featured in NPR, WiredUK, and GQ. * VERY ENGAGED AUDIENCE: Websites dedicated to pregnancy, like BabyCenter.com, reach more than 100 million people monthly.* PERSONAL STAKE: Her difficulties were part of what inspired her to write the book, and will be a huge part of what readers find appealing -- the frank, warm tone of a friend who's been there too.