If you are completely happy and carefree about being pregnant, you probably won't be holding this book but will be off painting the nursery and choosing a pram. If you are still reading this, then like many prospective parents there will be questions that you want answers to. Sometimes you will feel that these questions are too silly to bother the doctor or midwife. This book has been built around exactly those questions, asked by friends at parties or parents at the school gates who did not want to bother their doctor or midwife. The book is written with your child at the centre. So, if you do have any questions, what you want to know is 'how will this affect my baby?' and not just now, but also in the long term. The book covers normal and abnormal pregnancies, antenatal testing, delivery, what to expect from newborn babies, prematurity, neonatal care and other issues such as sleep, immunisations and the crying baby. If you do read this book, the hope is that it will answer your questions clearly, and help to ease any anxiety so that you can enjoy your pregnancy and feel more confident as a new parent. You should get only joy and pleasure from your children.

Constipation, Withholding and Your Child is a positive, accessible guide to dealing with the common problems of stool withholding, soiling and wetting in young children. It gives insight into the perspectives of both children and parents, enabling a clear understanding of the issue. Using friendly and informal language, the book examines the different causes of toileting problems, including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems. It emphasises the importance of diet and offers advice on how to make using the toilet less frightening, the benefits of keeping a stool diary chart, and what laxatives and medications to use in different circumstances. It provides tips on how to tackle inappropriate lavatorial behaviour sensitively and addresses the issues particular to children with special needs. This book is a reassuring, informative and non-patronising guide to help children overcome toileting problems. It is useful for parents and all professionals who work with children.