About this expert: Ann Douglas is the author of 28 books, many of which focus on pregnancy and parenting. Her books include The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers, among others.
Ann is also the co-author (with John R. Sussman, M.D.) of two other highly popular pregnancy books: The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby and Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss.
A mother of four, Ann specializes in writing and speaking about parenting, speaking to groups of parents, and teaching parenting courses and workshops that focus on various aspects of pregnancy and parenting.
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