Pregnant, me? What do I need to know now?

Here you will find tips from an experienced professional on physical and emotional preparation for childbirth and the first steps of caring for your baby.

"Pregnant, Me? What You Need to Know Now?" is an interesting and innovative approach that prioritizes reliable information about reproductive phenomena, offered by the doctor who created a revolutionary method designed to prepare expectant mothers physically and emotionally. Based on the topics covered in the guidance courses for pregnant couples he coordinates at Casa de Saúde São José in Rio de Janeiro, the author surprises and delights by telling the story of Vânia and Paulo—from the moment they met to becoming Lucas's parents. Here's everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, packaged in romantic comedy form.

"Working with pregnant women is very rewarding, as it allows us to help them experience a more peaceful pregnancy and birth. In the courses, they are informed about the physical adaptations and psychological changes that affect them during pregnancy and labor, minimizing their anxieties and preventing them from fantasizing about other people's experiences. In gymnastics, they practice specific exercises that enable a more comfortable pregnancy, reducing common complaints such as lower back pain, swollen feet, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Breathing and relaxation techniques allow for active and effective participation in childbirth. Soon after, mothers experience a faster return to their pre-pregnancy shape." - Carla Magalhães, Physical Education teacher, member of the Gestética team for 18 years

"The role of psychology during pregnancy is to show that the emotional changes that occur at this sublime moment—the conception and birth of a child—are as important and necessary as the physical adaptations. The courses and annual seminars offered by the team are excellent opportunities for exchanging expectations, clarifying doubts, demystifying beliefs, and, when necessary, providing guidance to pregnant women and couples who need more support." - Vânia Torres, clinical psychologist, member of the Gestética team for 18 years

"Accepting as true the statement that says '...we fear most what we do not know...', one understands the importance of healthy preparation (physical and emotional) for a peaceful and successful birth. Therefore, it was with great enthusiasm that I learned about this book, with which Dr. Sergio Amaral Miranda seeks and succeeds, with extremely colloquial language and an even more intelligent strategy, in informing couples about all the physical and emotional changes inherent in pregnancy. Using the true story of a couple pregnant for the first time, Dr. Sergio elegantly conveys the teachings that will result in well-informed parents, thereby making the unknown known. Having benefited from similar preparation when my first daughter was born in the United States, I could not have received this book with less affection." - From the foreword by Dr. Luis Eduardo Vaz Miranda, pediatrician