From figuring out your due date to recognizing the start of labor, this video guide takes moms-to-be from the beginning of pregnancy to the end--and the beginning of motherhood. Hosted by actress and mom Bess Armstrong an... more »d divided into chapters for easy reference, this 55-minute primer focuses on prenatal care, nutrition, embryonic development, changes to Mom's body and mood, and how all of these affect Dad. Throughout, various moms (including Armstrong) share their experiences. The mothers and mothers-to-be encompass a rainbow of ethnicities, ages, and situations--making them easily identifiable to any viewer. While a more detailed book would still be needed for troubleshooting, this guide gives the definitive overview and would make an appropriate shower gift. The additional benefit is that it's probably easier to get the father-to-be to sit down and watch this video than to tackle that pregnancy manual. --Kimberly Heinrichs« less