Pregnancy is a time of excitement and enormous change, and many couples have questions about sex during pregnancy. These questions, along with the pressures of impending parenthood, can lead to a decline in physical and emotional intimacy.

Starting before conception, Drs. Westheimer and Grunebaum advise couples on how to take the first serious steps towards parenthood; offer suggestions on how to make conception fun and stress-free; explore the physical and emotional changes of each trimester; and offer advice on maintaining a good emotional and sexual relationship throughout the pregnancy. The authors cover issues such as pre-conception health tips for both parents, sexual positions for optimal comfort in each trimester, problem pregnancies, creating a birth plan and choosing a hospital. Reassuring, honest and forthright, Dr. Ruth's Pregnancy Guide for Couples will help new families adjust to the enormous changes a new baby can bring, and allow parents the chance to enjoy each other, as well as their children, for years to come.