About the book: 2017 / Of course, pregnancy and the birth of a baby are the brightest periods in the life of every woman and her loved ones. However, if you consider these periods to be a continuous holiday, you may face great disappointment. After all, this is also a time of serious work, a complete restructuring of the woman’s body and the life of the family, and both do not always go easily. Both the body and psyche of the expectant mother often present her with surprises, and not always pleasant ones. Physical changes lead to various ailments typical of pregnant women, relationships with loved ones change, sometimes in completely unexpected ways, and future parents themselves may face very conflicting feelings. But - don't panic! All difficulties can be overcome! Experienced pediatrician and psychologist, head of schools for expectant parents Larisa Sviridova, known as Mama Lara, shares with her readers the experience accumulated over more than two decades of work.