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ESSENTIAL PLUM
The Plum mom is inundated with information—but what’s worth listening to? Put aside the myths and clichés, the stereotypes and old wives’ tales. Here, at your fingertips, is a complete dossier: a perennial guide to all the critical health information you’ll need before, during and immediately after your pregnancy—updated each year to include the very latest medical recommendations.

	Your Pregnancy in Perspective	Most women over 35 have healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies. Here’s a look at some of the common concerns you may have.
	Pregnancy Nutrition Made Easy	Eating for two means eating a little bit more and a lot smarter. Here’s how.
	What’s Safe, What’s Not	Only a few foods and drinks are off-limits during pregnancy. Make sure you know what they are.
	No Ifs, Ands, or Butts	If you’re still trying to kick the habit, pregnancy provides the perfect excuse to quit smoking.
	An End to Violence	How to recognize an abuser and keep yourself and your baby safe.
	Conditions & Discomforts	Nausea, fatigue, aches, and pains: There are ways to soothe your body as it changes.
	The Skin You’re In	What kinds of skin changes can you expect when you’re expecting?
	Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster	Soaring high, sinking low—your emotions may not be under your control, but there are ways you can cope.
	The Art of Test-Taking	A comprehensive guide to prenatal testing.
	Talking With Your Team	Good dialogue will help your baby’s birth go smoothly. Here’s a list of questions for you and your partner, your doctor, and the hospital staff.
	Postpartum Primer	Your prepregnancy body isn’t gone forever. Check out our guide to your post-birth body.

As part of our mission to encourage dialogue between women and the medical community, Plum is available free of charge to all doctors for distribution to their patients.