The Whole 9 Months - by Dana Angelo White & Jennifer Lang (Paperback)

About the Book

This is a straightforward and supportive week-by-week nutritional guide with recipes that provides exactly what consumers are asking for and not finding in the marketplace: simple, healthy recipes that cover a range of eating preferences and needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low sugar (diabetic/GD); guidance on how nutritional needs change throughout pregnancy; meal planning recommendations; recipe photographs; and above all, solid medical advice and a supportive, upbeat tone to reassure moms during an anxious and exciting time.

Book Synopsis

What to eat--and what not to--when you're eating for two

Jerry Seinfeld's fictional dentist Tim Whatley famously converted to Judaism "for the jokes," but if OB-GYN and mother of three, Dr. Jennifer Lang, created The Whole 9 Months to be your all-in-one nutrition-based pregnancy resource, setting the standard in pregnancy books with:

• A nutritional master class in why the foods you choose matter so much to your baby's development, essential baby-building nutrients, and daily consumption needs
• A week-by-week breakdown of your pregnancy progress and important milestones for fetal growth and changes in your body
• A shopping guide for what foods to buy organic to avoid potentially harmful hormones and pesticides
• 100+ classic dishes and new recipes to nourish your body and your baby, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
• Advice and tips for nausea, cravings, and other common pregnancy symptoms

A happy, healthy baby starts with a happy, healthy mom and the smart nutritional advice found in this pregnancy cookbook.

Review Quotes

"The Whole 9 Months is terrific--so inviting and intimate. Dr. Jennifer Lang offers wide knowledge and deep wisdom, worn lightly and presented in such a friendly way. The delicious recipes ensures the best health for mothers and babies." --James S. Gordon, MD, executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

"A highly informative review of the nitty gritty of what foods support our bodies and our babies. Empowering information from a trusted source." --Ricki Lake, actor, author, and executive producer of the documentary The Business of Being Born

"Become the most vibrant, beautiful and healthy version of yourself before, during and after pregnancy." --Jennifer Berman, MD, co-host of the Emmy-award winning show The Doctors

"Dr. Jennifer Lang is a beautiful role model for pregnant women. Her wellness concepts and healthy recipes belong in every kitchen!" --Ani Phyo, best-selling author, chef, and holistic nutritionist

"This book provides fact-based advice that you can trust from a doctor who is also a mom. With this book in your hand, you are on your way to putting your health first and setting your baby up for lifelong wellness." --Jessica Alba, co-founder of The Honest Company