Review
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"Many people don't realize that the most important
time for doing things to improve the chances for having a y
pregnancy outcome is actually before conceiving that pregnancy.
Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful and invaluable resource for
couples planning a pregnancy. I highly recommend this book."
--Peter Bernstein, MD, MPH, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and
Gynecology and Women's , Director of the Fellowship Program
in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert
Einstein College of Medicine
"Optimal preconceptional care is essential for a successful
pregnancy. As Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo have shown, in this
beautifully executed book, there is much more to preconceptional
care than folic supplementation. This is a comprehensive
piece that synthesizes all of the important medical, dietary, and
lifestyle considerations for families anticipating pregnancy.
Before Your Pregnancy is a wonderful resource that I will be
thrilled to share with my patients."
--Clarissa Bonanno, MD, Columbia University Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology
"Before Your Pregnancy is a comprehensive, refreshing, and
contemporary review of the complex issues that impact women and
their pregnancies. With so much misinformation concerning
pregnancy now available 24/7 on the Internet and other media
outlets, this book should be required reading for women planning
a pregnancy and their care providers. It is well written
and evidence based and is an enjoyable and educational read. I
wholeheartedly recommend it!"
--Lee P. Shulman, MD, The Anna Ross Lapham Professor in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine of
Northwestern University
"Before Your Pregnancy will be recommended to all my fertility
patients as an evidenced based, friendly, participative guide to
a successful conception and y pregnancy. It is by far the
most complete resource I have reviewed, and I am certain it will
provide a great benefit to many couples and the of their
future children!"
--Judy Simon, MS, RD, CD, CHES, Fertility tion Spet,
Mind Body tion PLLC and University of Washington Medical
Center
"I congratulate the author-clinicians for delivering this
comprehensive, up-to-date, evidence-based medical guide to
optimizing a couple's in order to achieve the best
possible outcome for their pregnancy. Every patient in my
practice could benefit from reading this book."
--Christopher Sipe, MD, Fertility Center of Illinois
"What makes this book a standout is the encouraging tone. I have
read many books about pregnancy and fertility, and this one feels
like the advice that a caring, trusted friend would give you.
Infertility is a stressful and emotional issue, and this book
eases your mind at the same time that it arms you with the
knowledge and information you need to prepare your body and mind
for pregnancy. Whether you have struggled with infertility or
not, Before Your Pregnancy is a valuable resource for women whose
goal is to be y and (eventually!) pregnant."
--Margaret G.
"Finally! A comprehensive yet easy-to-read book to help women
and men prepare emotionally and physically for the joy of
pregnancy! I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking
about having a baby, including my clients who have PCOS or
struggle with eating disorders and body-weight issues."
--Angela Grassi, MS, RD, LDN, co-author of The PCOS Workbook:
Your Guide to Complete Physical and Emotional and author
of The Dietitian's Guide to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
"A comprehensive and informative book serving as a knowledge
source for nurse practitioners and women of childbearing age.
Before Your Pregnancy is something I'll share with my graduate
students."
--Janie Daddario, MSN, WHNP, Director of the Women's
Nurse Practitioner Program, Vanderbilt University School of
Nursing
"Ogle, a registered dietician, exercise physiologist, and
ACE-certified personal trainer, and Mazzullo, an OB-GYN, wrote
the first edition of this book in 2002. Here, they present the
latest information and research to help couples prepare their
bodies, minds, and bank accounts for the arrival of a child. The
authors begin with chapters that help couples examine their
stress levels, lifestyle habits, and home and work environments.
They move on to how to choose a doctor or midwife, medical
conditions affecting conception, genetic factors, chronic
conditions, and things that men can do to assure conception. Good
tion, exercise, and the right drugs and supplements are
vital for both partners, the authors hold. There is also coverage
of infertility issues. Appendixes offer income and expense
worksheets, dietary reference intake charts, charts for tracking
menstrual cycles, and resources for safety information. VERDICT
An outstanding book that fills a gap in public and consumer
library collections. There are many books on pregnancy and
infertility, but none addresses preparation for conception in
depth as this one does."
--Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA, Library Journal
About the Author
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Amy Ogle, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian, exercise
physiologist, and ACE-certified personal trainer.
Lisa Mazzullo, M.D., is a practicing OB/GYN and assistant
professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University Medical School.