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Dr. Shantalasha Knowles and Dr. Shamanique Bodie-Williams have helped hundreds of women birth their babies. The two have learned one important thing throughout their careers: the physical labor is only part of the process. In this new guide to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, the two doctors show you how to meet your emotional and spiritual needs during this important and transformative time in your life.

Knowles and Bodie-Williams discuss

• the best criteria to look for in a health-care practitioner,
• the changes that come with each trimester,
• the stages of your baby's development,
• the best coping mechanisms for labor and delivery,
• the importance of postpartum care, and
• the social and emotional issues surrounding pregnancy.

Knowles and Bodie-Williams also include a section of questions you may have been afraid to ask and an additional discussion about the effects of different medications on pregnancy. They handle each topic with the respect and nuance it deserves.

The doctors' direct advice comes with a to-do list to make sure you have everything both you and the baby need to be happy and healthy. Inspirational scriptures are woven throughout to give you comfort and joy as you prepare for your new arrival.