Beginning the book_ For women, the most important people in pregnancy and childbirth

Part 1: A Guide for Women's Bodies as They Go Through the Big Changes of Pregnancy

First Guide_The Discomforts of Becoming a Mother
I'm worried because I'm gaining weight too quickly. ┃ Am I a bad mother because I work? ┃ What kind of exercise is good for pregnant women? ┃ Is it absolutely wrong to travel? ┃ My body feels so unfamiliar. ┃ Do I really need to take nutritional supplements? ┃ Can I get vaccinated? ┃ It's hard to stop eating certain foods. ┃ Should I stop taking medication I took before pregnancy for the sake of the baby? ┃ How should I take folic acid? ┃ Iron supplements cause constipation. ┃ Is morning sickness unavoidable? ┃ Is there a medicine that can relieve morning sickness? ┃ I have heartburn. Can I take medicine? ┃ I'm uncomfortable because of constipation. ┃ I found out about varicose veins and hemorrhoids. ┃ Frequent urination makes me feel so pathetic. ┃ I have frequent pain in my stomach and pelvis. ┃ I fainted because I felt dizzy. Do I have anemia? ┃ My whole body is itchy and I can't sleep. ┃ My heart is pounding. ┃ Doctor's essay_ At 47, I became the mother of triplets.

Second Guide_ Prenatal Care and Regular Checkups for Women
What can I find out from a prenatal consultation? How do I know I'm going to be a mother? Is prenatal care absolutely necessary? What does prenatal care involve? What tests are done during pregnancy? Doctor's essay__ Regret about prenatal care

Part 2: A Guide for Hearts That Sway Even with Small Changes

Third Guide_ Risks that can occur to all pregnant women
I keep getting swollen. Could it be preeclampsia? ┃ Can preeclampsia be predicted or prevented? ┃ Should I measure my blood pressure every day? ┃ Can pregnancy-induced hypertension be cured? ┃ I'm worried about frequent vaginal bleeding. ┃ How is bleeding treated during labor? ┃ Can the cause of a miscarriage be identified? ┃ Can I become a parent? ┃ Can all pregnant women experience premature birth? ┃ Is it very dangerous if I have a short cervix? ┃ Do I need surgery if my cervix is ​​short? ┃ Does frequent uterine contractions mean premature labor? ┃ Can premature birth be predicted? ┃ My wife was rushed to the emergency room due to premature birth* ┃ Can premature birth be prevented? ┃ How dangerous is premature birth to the fetus? ┃ I'm afraid I won't notice the amniotic fluid leaking. ┃ Doctor's essay__ Give yourself time to grieve

Fourth Guide_ Diseases that occur during pregnancy
I'm curious about why vaginitis occurs during pregnancy. ┃ Do I need surgery for uterine fibroids discovered during pregnancy? ┃ What is placenta previa? ┃ They say the placenta has ascended in placenta previa. ┃ What is placental abruption? ┃ How do I manage gestational diabetes? ┃ If a pregnant woman has thyroid disease, will it affect the fetus? ┃ Doctor's essay__ Living as an obstetrician

Part 3: A Guide for Parents Who Need Medical Advice

Fifth Guide_ I only hope for the health of the fetus
When does a fetus become an independent person? ┃ I'm curious about the development process of the fetus. ┃ How can I know the size of the fetus? ┃ They say the baby is small. Will I be able to eat a lot? ┃ They say the baby is big.
Will I be able to give birth well? ┃ What role does amniotic fluid play? ┃ They say I have little amniotic fluid. Will drinking a lot of water help? ┃ They say I have a lot of amniotic fluid. Is it good for the fetus? ┃ How can I know the health of the fetus? ┃ Is the fetal health assessment accurate? ┃ Doctor's essay__ The other side of the belief that I will give birth to a healthy child

Sixth Guide_ A deformed child who is heartbroken and worried
My fetus was diagnosed with a birth defect. ┃ I want to know the types of birth defects. ┃ Are birth defects caused by the parents? ┃ I wonder why birth defect tests are done. ┃ If I do a NIFT test, do I need to do an amniocentesis? ┃ Can anyone get preimplantation genetic diagnosis? ┃ Can an ultrasound test accurately detect birth defects? ┃ How dangerous are X-rays during pregnancy? ┃ Is rubella dangerous to the pregnant woman and the fetus? ┃ Doctor's essay__ When a birth defect is discovered

Seventh Guide_Medicines that Pregnant Women Can Take
Does taking medication during pregnancy cause birth defects? Is there a way to find out the level of risk of a drug? I want to know which medications pregnant women can take? Does the placenta block toxic substances? Should I stop taking anticonvulsants? Doctor's essay__ Taking herbal medicine during pregnancy

Eighth Guide_Double slope during double slope, multiple pregnancy
I want to be a mother of twins┃ What are the risks of twin pregnancy?┃ Are identical twins more dangerous?┃ Do I need to know the number of chorionic villi in a twin pregnancy?┃ When is the best time to give birth to triplets?┃ Can twins be born on different days?┃ Can twins be born naturally?┃ Doctor's essay__ The story of becoming a twin expert

Part 4: Guide to the Final Journey to Meet Your Child

The Ninth Guide_ The First Step to Meeting Your Child, Labor Pain
When should I go to the hospital?┃ What is the first thing I do when I go to the hospital during labor?┃ Do all pregnant women have long labor?┃ Is there anything pregnant women must do during labor?┃ Can I tell the condition of the fetus even during labor?┃ Doctor's essay__ The doctor's excuse, about the inconvenience of hospital delivery

The Tenth Guide_ The moving moment of meeting your child, childbirth
What are the different methods of giving birth? ┃ How do I choose between natural childbirth and cesarean section? ┃ Which pregnant women undergo induced labor? ┃ Is it advisable to use anesthesia to relieve pain? ┃ Is it okay to give birth vaginally after a cesarean section? ┃ Doctor's essay__ Reasons for choosing a cesarean section

In closing_ I hope this book will be a small flashlight for someone.

For expectant parents who worry too much or too little
Provides knowledge and wisdom about pregnancy and childbirth
The one book that will bring you happiness!

Moving beyond fetal-centered guidance
A guidebook on pregnancy and childbirth medicine written for women

Pregnancy and childbirth are blessings.
However, during pregnancy, women are not always peaceful and happy.
While carrying out the great and important task of conceiving a life by nurturing it within the body for a long time, one has to deal with various changes, from morning sickness to bleeding, all by oneself.
So women are sometimes lonely and afraid.


There are so many changes in your body that you didn't know about before pregnancy and can't know about until you ask those who have experienced it.
Women are sometimes taken aback by the change.
Faced with her own ignorance, she blames herself for not being able to be a good mother and not being qualified to be a mother even before giving birth.
Pregnant women are precious in their very existence, as they carry life.


However, in a culture of pregnancy and childbirth that has developed around the fetus, it is difficult for pregnant women to prepare for or prevent the various changes and risks they face on their own.
When you are pressed for time and undergoing treatment, it is not easy to get your questions answered in detail.
Because of this, we become dependent on the Internet and try to get information from it.
But there is so much misinformation out there.


“Obstetricians and gynecologists know how difficult and dangerous pregnancy and childbirth can be.
As a doctor, the most frustrating thing is that so many expectant parents are unaware of pregnancy and childbirth.
There are so many decisions to make, from whether to undergo risky tests or procedures to choosing a delivery method.
To properly address all of this, knowledge is necessary.
“Isn’t this issue too important to ask non-experts around you or rely on information whose opinion you can’t even verify?” _From the author’s words

Professor Jeon Jong-gwan, author of “For Expectant Mothers Who Worry Even About Small Changes,” has treated pregnancy and childbirth at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul National University Hospital for 30 years.
He wrote this book because he felt he had a duty to provide objectively accurate information based on the facts confirmed so far.
This book is based on his sense of mission, hoping that even just one person who reads it will have less worries and have a happy childbirth.


Attention from the media and press and respected by patients
The doctor's doctor, Professor Jeon Jong-gwan's 30 years of knowledge, experience, and philosophy!

The first domestic record established by Professor Jeon Jong-gwan, the author of this book, is passed down as a legend.
The triplets delivered 8 weeks apart, which caused a stir across the country, the natural birth of quadruplets, the EBS documentary "The Doctor, Birth, Opening the Way," and the "Best Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynecology" selected by the Dong-A Ilbo are just some examples.


“Prenatal education has not been scientifically proven.
“Do not make women feel anxious and guilty.” “Oriental medicine should be used on pregnant women and fetuses only after it has been scientifically verified.” “Problems that occur in the fetus are not medically the woman’s fault.” “Taking care of a woman’s health through prenatal care is the first step to a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.” “Women are the main characters in pregnancy and childbirth.” Professor Jeon Jong-gwan treats pregnant women and fetuses based on a scientific and medical perspective.
For over 30 years, he has helped over 20,000 pregnant women improve their self-esteem and help families achieve safe and healthy pregnancies.

The secret to his long-standing success in guiding women through a healthy pregnancy (delivery) lies in his continuous research activities.
He is a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine and a part-time professor at Seoul National University Hospital, where he conducts education, research, and treatment.
He is actively engaged in academic activities at the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the Korean Society of Perinatal Medicine, the Korean Society of Medical Genetics, and the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound, and is respected as a “doctor’s doctor.”
He is called the 'God of Twins' on patients' social media and online communities.
The author, who emphasizes that “as a professional, I did not write anything embarrassing in this book,” has compressed the knowledge, experience, and philosophy she has accumulated throughout her life as an obstetrician and gynecologist into this one book.


From pre-pregnancy care to postpartum recovery,
A friendly guide to answer your questions and concerns.

"For expectant mothers who worry about even the smallest changes" contains information about sudden events that occur during pregnancy, things expectant mothers should be careful about, ways to deal with common discomforts, information related to childbirth, fetal abnormalities and medication use, and diseases that expectant mothers may experience during pregnancy.
This is a compilation of useful medical knowledge that women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant should know.


This book is divided into four parts and is structured with ten guides.
The major categories of 'Part 1: A Guide for a Woman's Body that Goes Through Big Changes During Pregnancy', 'Part 2: A Guide for a Heart That Feels Greatly Agitated by Small Changes', 'Part 3: A Guide for Parents Who Need Medical Advice', and 'Part 4: A Guide for the Final Journey to Meet Their Baby' are the result of the author's consideration and concern for readers, hoping that pregnant women and their families will gain practical knowledge appropriate to their circumstances from the early stages of pregnancy.


The 10 guides, which are sub-components of each department, cover inconvenience, risks, diseases, prenatal care, regular checkups, fetal safety, malformations, drugs, labor, and delivery.
Essential knowledge that only a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology can provide is presented in a question and answer format, and aids understanding through the use of diagrams, photos, and illustrations.
Having spent my entire life working with women as a doctor, I have included messages throughout the book to protect the dignity of pregnant women.
This guidebook provides accurate information to those who are concerned about pregnancy and childbirth, including pregnant women, their husbands, and families planning to become pregnant.