What every pregnant woman needs to know to protect herself and her baby from toxic stress during pregnancy.Emerging new research links excess stress and anxiety during pregnancy to a higher risk of childhood problems, from preterm birth, learning disabilities, to ADHD. While not all stress is bad, people can fail to recognize when the day's build-up of stress tips into the danger zone-a problem in today's busy world!In this cutting-edge work, the first of its kind, neuropsychologist Dr. Susan Andrews provides effective solutions to prenatal stresses:- Self-assessments to measure daily stress levels - A personalized formula to calculate daily relaxation and stress reduction levels- A resource guide 30 natural ways to relax- how to lower dangerous cortisol levels- how to boost your baby's potential for physical and emotional well-being- Why managing stress while pregnant is as important as avoiding smoking or drinking alcohol