The statistics are alarming—the incidence of diabetes in the general population and pregnancy in particular is on the rise. As a result, the need for effective treatments to control the blood glucose level in pregnant diabetic women is likely to grow.

James Bernasko, OB/GYN, is one of the few physicians in the United States who is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. He relies on his professional experience to provide a practical guide for healthcare practitioners and insulin pump users that illustrates a protocol for insulin pump therapy during pregnancy. With the goal of achieving good blood glucose control to ensure an excellent short- and long-term outcome for both baby and expectant mother, Dr. Bernasko extensively covers a wide array of topics such as:
• Components of pre-conception care for diabetic women
• Action of insulin during pregnancy
• Value of choosing the right insulin pump
• Advantages of rapid-acting insulin analogs over regular insulin

Employing effective strategies for controlling blood glucose levels before, during, and after pregnancy are essential to diabetic women’s care. A Practical Guide to Insulin Pump Therapy for Pregnancy provides valuable information that will minimize complications and enhance a pregnant woman’s life.

The statistics are alarming—the incidence of diabetes in the general population and pregnancy in particular is on the rise. As a result, the need for effective treatments to control the blood glucose level in pregnant diabetic women is likely to grow.

James Bernasko, OB/GYN, is one of the few physicians in the United States who is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and a Certified Diabetes Educator. He relies on his professional experience to provide a practical guide for healthcare practitioners and insulin pump users that illustrates a protocol for insulin pump therapy during pregnancy. With the goal of achieving good blood glucose control to ensure an excellent short- and long-term outcome for both baby and expectant mother, Dr. Bernasko extensively covers a wide array of topics such as:
• Components of pre-conception care for diabetic women
• Action of insulin during pregnancy
• Value of choosing the right insulin pump
• Advantages of rapid-acting insulin analogs over regular insulin

Employing effective strategies for controlling blood glucose levels before, during, and after pregnancy are essential to diabetic women’s care. A Practical Guide to Insulin Pump Therapy for Pregnancy provides valuable information that will minimize complications and enhance a pregnant woman’s life.

The Green Pregnancy Diet makes it easy to adapt green eating habits by providing the tips and tools you need. The fundamentals of a green diet are discussed, in addition to detailed nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and ideas for removing toxins from your kitchen. Also included are more than 20 easy, tasty and healthy recipes designed to both provide optimal nutritional value and satisfy your food cravings. All of the recipes are environmentally friendly—they use vegetarian, organic, whole grain ingredients without processed sugar or chemical additives—so you’ll be making a positive impact as you dig in and eat!

In the book you will find:

• Description of a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly diet
• USDA and FDA-based nutritional guidelines for pregnancy
• Easy, nutritious, flavorful recipes
• Organic, vegetarian ingredients with dairy-, gluten-, nut- and wheat-free options
• Tips for creating a green kitchen

The Green Pregnancy Diet makes it easy to adapt green eating habits by providing the tips and tools you need. The fundamentals of a green diet are discussed, in addition to detailed nutritional guidelines during pregnancy and ideas for removing toxins from your kitchen. Also included are more than 20 easy, tasty and healthy recipes designed to both provide optimal nutritional value and satisfy your food cravings. All of the recipes are environmentally friendly—they use vegetarian, organic, whole grain ingredients without processed sugar or chemical additives—so you’ll be making a positive impact as you dig in and eat!

In the book you will find:

• Description of a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly diet
• USDA and FDA-based nutritional guidelines for pregnancy
• Easy, nutritious, flavorful recipes
• Organic, vegetarian ingredients with dairy-, gluten-, nut- and wheat-free options
• Tips for creating a green kitchen

Nine Healthy Months is the perfect sourcebook from a well-known authority on pregnancy health, Dr. Charles Hux. Dr. Hux is known to many mothers-to-be from his multiple appearances on The Learning Channel’s popular program “A Baby Story” over the last eight years. He has helped thousands of women over the last 25 years to achieve healthy and successful pregnancies.

This book is designed for all women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. Dr. Hux provides the most important information about what women need to know before becoming pregnant and explains how to stay healthy during and after pregnancy. He shares his expertise in fetal care and maternal medical complications during pregnancy to ensure that expectant mothers are fully aware of how to handle these situations should they arise.

All the most common questions and concerns are answered in an easy-to-understand format. This invaluable guide will be a welcome and vital informational tool for anyone who is contemplating pregnancy or has just discovered that she is expecting!

Nine Healthy Months is the perfect sourcebook from a well-known authority on pregnancy health, Dr. Charles Hux. Dr. Hux is known to many mothers-to-be from his multiple appearances on The Learning Channel’s popular program “A Baby Story” over the last eight years. He has helped thousands of women over the last 25 years to achieve healthy and successful pregnancies.

This book is designed for all women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. Dr. Hux provides the most important information about what women need to know before becoming pregnant and explains how to stay healthy during and after pregnancy. He shares his expertise in fetal care and maternal medical complications during pregnancy to ensure that expectant mothers are fully aware of how to handle these situations should they arise.

All the most common questions and concerns are answered in an easy-to-understand format. This invaluable guide will be a welcome and vital informational tool for anyone who is contemplating pregnancy or has just discovered that she is expecting!