Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy

As a registered dietitian, author, and most importantly a mother of two, I know firsthand how important it is to not only take the best possible care of yourself before, during, and after pregnancy, but to have information that's practical, real-world, and science-based. Liz Ward provides readers with all that and so much more in Expect the Best. New mom's everywhere can rest assured that the information in this book is extremely accessible and understandable, and most importantly accurate and based on the latest science. We mothers (especially new ones!) have enough to worry about without having to worry so much about what we should or shouldn't eat; this book takes all the guesswork out of the equation and helps women nurture themselves during their transition to motherhood. No mother-to-be (or even mother of more than one) should live without this book!

As a woman who is pregnant with her second child AND a Registered Dietitian, I thought I knew it all about nutrition for pregnancy. But everyone can still learn and Elizabeth Ward surprised me with how much excellent information is packed into this easy to read book. She dispells a lot of myths and I love the "Words of Motherly Wisdom" from other real life moms. Good nutrition is so important at all stages of life but when you are pregnant it is vital to watch what you eat, keep food safe, and keep yourself healthy for that developing child. I highly recommend this book to any woman who is thinking of becoming pregnant or is pregnant, even if it is not your first pregnancy!

This book is a must-read for any woman who is pregnant or plans to become pregnant some day as well as for hopeful dads-to-be. Liz Ward does a great job presenting the latest research, and offers practical tips and recipes that make eating healthy a breeze. She takes the guesswork out of what is needed for the best possible pregnancy outcome.

Elizabeth Ward's well-researched book offers women everywhere the latest, ground-breaking advice on what to eat before, during, and after pregnancy. Elizabeth's practical advice is easy to swallow ... and her recipes are great too!

"Expect the Best" is just the type of book you'd expect from Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD: informative, straightforward, well-written and helpful. Drawing on her expertise as both a registered dietitian and mom, Elizabeth brings an informed yet practical perspective to the guide. Her use of anecdotal "Words of Wisdom" from real people scattered throughout the book make it approachable and down-to-earth, too. Covering all aspects of health and wellness from pre-conception through birth, it's a great guidebook to help navigate the adventures of pregnancy.