21 Things I Wish I Knew Prior to Giving Birth: The working woman's pocket guide to maximizing joy and health in late stage pregnancy.

In our fast-paced society most working women are so immersed in their vocations that oftentimes there isnt much free time to ponder what to consider when their life transitions to the most important role... that of Mom. As a career-oriented woman myself I was surprised that my closest allies my BFFs and family members who were already Moms hadnt given me the lowdown of what to expect as well as expert advice on how to react. It is my goal to offer that to expectant Moms and to prepare them for the next chapter in their lives.You and your precious newborn deserve comfort and adequate care and should be equipped with the knowledge base that will allow you to advocate for yourself and your child.From parenthood forward the best and most important question for you to ask yourself in every situation youll confront is Whats best for my child?. If this is the question youre addressing youll never have regrets youll never experience guilt and youll derive satisfaction from your efforts to parent effectively. Ultimately youll have a child who will one day realize that they are blessed.