There is a wealth of information for expectant parents. "Protect Your Pregnancy" reassuringly leads expectant parents through steps to protect their unborn child during pregnancy, with a special focus on at-risk pregnancies. Written by a leading prenatal specialist working to reduce pre-term births and pregnancy complications, this invaluable guide provides parents with the information they need to safely give birth to a happy, healthy child. Here readers will find: a time-tested approach that has been successful with more than 30,000 women; detailed guidance on all of the important influences on the health of the unborn child; guidelines on how to recognize signs and symptoms of pregnancy complications; exploration of pre-existing and developing medical conditions that can lead to premature delivery; navigating the neonatal intensive care unit; and advice on dealing with concerned family members.