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Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America's pregnancy bible. What to Expect When You're Expecting is a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today's 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. It's read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book--the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print.
Now comes the Fourth Edition, a new book for a new generation of expectant moms--featuring a new look, a fresh perspective, and a friendlier-than-ever voice. It's filled with the most up-to-date information reflecting not only what's new in pregnancy, but what's relevant to pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section of the book, answering dozens of new questions and including loads of new asked-for material, such as a detailed week-by-week fetal development section in each of the monthly chapters, an expanded chapter on pre-conception, and a brand new one on carrying multiples. More comprehensive, reassuring, and empathetic than ever, the Fourth Edition incorporates the most recent developments in obstetrics and addresses the most current lifestyle trends (from tattooing and belly piercing to Botox and aromatherapy). There's more than ever on pregnancy matters practical (including an expanded section on workplace concerns), physical (with more symptoms, more solutions), emotional (more advice on riding the mood roller coaster), nutritional (from low-carb to vegan, from junk food-dependent to caffeine-addicted), and sexual (what's hot and what's not in pregnant lovemaking), as well as much more support for that very important partner in parenting, the dad-to-be. Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humor (a pregnant woman's best friend), this new edition is more accessible and easier to use than ever before. It's everything parents-to-be have come to expect from What to Expect... only better. Amazon.com Exclusive An Essay from Heidi Murkoff  What to Expect started with information--or, actually, lack of information. In fact, when I found out I was expecting for the first time--I didn't have the slightest idea of what to expect. And back then, it wasn't as easy to find out what to expect as you'd think. I created What to Expect When You're Expecting because I couldn't find the answers to my questions or the reassurance for my worries that I was searching for in the pregnancy books I read (and believe me, I read plenty). I was a mom on a mission--a mission to help other moms and dads worry less and enjoy their pregnancies (and their babies, and their toddlers) more. And I've been on that mission ever since. So what sent me back to recreate What to Expect--for a fourth time? Today, there's definitely no lack of information on pregnancy. In fact there's more information than ever before (a quick online search of pregnancy or a glance at pages and pages of pregnancy and parenting options right here on Amazon will clue you in on that). But often what's still hard to find is the right kind of information. Information that's accurate yet empathetic, reassuring yet realistic--that empowers you, but doesn't overwhelm or confuse you, that guides you but doesn't dictate to you. And it's not just about the right information, it's about information that's presented in the way that's most helpful--easy to access, easy to digest, easy to use. It's about information that makes your pregnant life less stressful--more enjoyable, and, well, easier. The fourth edition is a new What To Expect for a new generation of readers--you!--and I'm excited to say it's the best What To Expect yet. It's packed with all new information, of course (since things tend to change quickly in the baby-making and baby-delivering business--something you're probably all too aware of already if you've made more than one trip to the birthing room). But it doesn't only take into account what's new in obstetrics and what's new in pregnancy; it takes into account what's relevant to pregnant women now. Lifestyle. Working. Eating on the run. Juggling the pregnant life with real life. Keeping up with relationships. Birthing options that are family friendly and pregnancy care that incorporates the best that complimentary and alternative medicine has to offer. Managing multiples (which more and more moms are carrying). Sorting out the information from the misinformation--the reality from the hype, fact from Internet legend. The fourth edition also takes into account how you likely use books these days, so the format is even more accessible than ever. More geared to in-the-moment, find-it-in-a-flash reading. Most important of all, the fourth edition celebrates pregnancy. I have a passion for pregnancy, and always have. I love moms, I love dads, and I love babies. But everything about this fourth edition from the happy, excited mom-to-be on the cover, proudly caressing her beautiful belly and its even more beautiful contents, to the adorable week-by-week description of the making of your baby, to the positive (yet realistic), mom-to-mom tone throughout--this fourth edition is not just an explanation of those 9 amazing (though often bewildering) months you have ahead of you. It's a celebration of them. What to Expect When You're Expecting fourth edition is everything moms and dads have come to expect from What to Expect... only better. And I can't wait to start sharing it with you. I guess you can say--I'm a proud mama all over again. --Heidi Murkoff More to Explore
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Eighteen years after it first hit the shelves and having sold more than 10 million copies, What to Expect When You're Expecting is still on nearly every mother-to-be's reading list. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with answers to hundreds of questions and worries expectant parents may have. The information is presented in a month-by-month format starting with planning a pregnancy and choosing a practitioner, and follows through to six weeks after delivery. Each chapter begins with an explanation of what to expect at a particular month's prenatal visit and a brief description of how mom and baby are growing and changing before getting to the heart of the matter: What You May Be Concerned About. Topics are presented as questions ranging from "Should I be taking vitamins?" to "What if I forget everything I learn in childbirth education class?" to "Will I be able to breastfeed?" The answers are generally reassuring and provide enough information to soothe a worried mom between prenatal visits. Despite the reassuring answers, however, the sheer volume of worries discussed may alarm an otherwise calm mom-to-be.
The book also features a complete nutrition plan (though many women may find it difficult to follow), a special chapter just for expectant dads, and extensive information about dealing with minor illnesses, chronic conditions, and pregnancy complications. What to Expect has guided countless women through their pregnancies and makes an informative addition to the mainstream pregnancy and childbirth bookshelf. --Jennifer Lindsay |
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| 07-04-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Informative and interesting to read. I'm really glad I got the most recent edition, since there's a lot of good information for all types of pregnant women. All in all, a pretty comprehensive guide.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-05 02:55:40 EST)
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| 07-03-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a great book to give as a gift to any Mom-to-be. It has been around for many, many years and I know many women who love this book.
I have given it as gifts and the New mom's love it~! It clarifies so many of the common fears they are facing with their pregnancy, body, and emotions. In addition, the fathers need and do read this as well. Definitely, a good one for yourself and a gift! Merna Pocket of Pearls: A 30-day pocket workbook to start hearing a softer voice inside of you! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-05 02:55:40 EST)
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| 07-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I am intelligent and well educated and found this book an excellent read. The previous UK edition fully prepared me for the birth of my first child in England and I have just bought this latest US edition in order to read up on the latest research and stay informed during my second pregnancy in the USA. I have tried reading other books, but found them to be too simplistic, or unrealistic. Some even contained advice that I found to be quite selfish, putting the mother before the baby. Even if you are quite a self-centered person before having a baby, pregnancy is a good time to start getting used to making small sacrifices for your children, because the sacrifices get a lot bigger once the baby is born! (I also highly recommend "What to Expect: The First Year", my "baby bible", which is much more informative and realistic than the currently fashionable Gina Ford's rigid methods.)
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| 06-30-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I found this book to be very comforting and honest. The authors are straight forward and unbiased. Whether its your first pregnancy or not, its important to have your questions and concerns answered honestly. Theres also some humor that helps ease certian subjects that would otherwise be uncomfortable to talk about. I would recommend this to anyone who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-04 05:25:12 EST)
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| 06-29-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I have the oldest version of this book and decided it was time for an "updated" version for this pregnancy. Honestly this one doesn't have very much more than the first book. It does have a week by week paragraph on the baby, and the old one just has a month by month one. If you don't have an older one than this one is good to get, but if you do then don't bother to "update".
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| 06-23-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book has been very helpful and comforting for this first time mom to be!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-30 01:42:22 EST)
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| 06-21-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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well written and informative, this book has become my wife's bible since we got it. its structured such that points to note and advice are given as the pregnancy progresses
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| 06-20-08 | 4 | 1\1 |
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I bought a few books the months after we found out that my wife was pregnant. Initially i stayed away from this book, because even though the reviews were pretty good, i was really turned off by the look/design of the book, especially in the previous editions, with the image of the depressed, near suicidal woman wistfully looking out into space (that really didn't sell this whole pregnancy thing to us!). I know it sounds shallow, but stuff like design does make an impression.
Anyway, We bought two other books: The complete book of pregnancy (recommended by our mid wife - a bit too hippy dippy for my taste, but okay) and The Mother of All Pregnancy Books (also okay, but it really didn't follow a cohesive chronology of pregnancy). Then, I found out this book was out with a new edition (and new cover design to boot!) and purchased it. It's been a great help. We love reading the month to month rundown of things, it contains some excellent chapters on various problems and questions that arise while you go thru the many months until delivery. The drawbacks are very few. One was what we found to be the same with many of these books, that fathers are pretty much treated as an afterthought. Granted we're not the ones who have to carry the baby and deal with all that come with itt, but we are still along for the ride and most of us want to be. To be fair this book has one "dad" chapter, which was pretty good. If you're interested in that aspect of it, I'd highly recommend The Expectant Father book, which is very thorough and insightful. The other drawback is how little there is about the delivery and labour part of pregnancy. Again, something we've found to be very little info on (especially for us novices). I was given the book The Best Birth, which deals with that and only that topic. Very much worth a read. Long review, but i hope it helps people. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 02:23:06 EST)
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| 06-18-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This is my first pregnancy, so I didn't read the previous editions. But from what I can gather, this one is truly revised and revamped. I think the "Cover Mom" illustration - standing and in maternity jeans instead of sitting in a rocker in a pregnancy mumu-like top - says a lot about the differences between the older versions and this one, from the way it deals with contemporary issues to its voice and tone.
I've had a different experience from the reviewers who suggest that it makes people anxious. What I've found is that it covers just about every topic I've thought to ask questions about so far, and typically answers them with something that makes me feel normal and *not* worried for experiencing that feeling or issue. Yet it's very clear when you should be concerned, so that you know the difference between something normal and when you should take action. It also does all this in a way that doesn't make you feel bad for calling your practitioner to double-check. I like that it's written in small sections, so that you can read and/or use the index to individualize the reading experience to be targeted to what you are experiencing. The advice feels realistic and practical for the most part. My husband also enjoys checking out the week-by-week guides as well as reading up on any issues that I'm experiencing. There is also some content in there just for him as a Dad. This edition also appears to have much of the content that the Girlfriend's Guide has that might feel embarrassing or awkward to talk about with your practitioner, but with a much more positive and objective tone (the Girlfriend's Guide was too sarcastic/negative for me). It also made me feel more confident to ask my practitioner a few of those questions since I knew that I wasn't alone in feeling that way and also knew that I wasn't the first to ask. If you want extra details on a particular topic, you might need to get a topic-specific book. But this one has given me the detail-level I need on just about every topic so far, and the language to "ask the right questions" to get more information about the topics I need more depth on. So, for folks who read the previous editions and didn't care for them, I would say that it would be worth borrowing or having a look at this one to see if it fits your needs this time around. And since pregnancy is different for every person, it does help to have a look out there and find the tone and information presentation that works best for you. This one does fit well for me, and has kept me and my husband calm, having good attitudes and feeling well-informed. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-21 01:10:57 EST)
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| 06-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I had the second edition with my last pregnancy. I had to get this one. it is great.
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| 06-16-08 | 1 | (NA) |
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I am a midwife and so many of my clients complain that this book is disempowering and scary. This book may match the mainstream maternity care system that is quickly spiraling downward in America. In the city where I live there is a 38.5% C-section rate. Of course, there is a place for C-Sections. Of course, there can always be comlications, but remember that your body was built to do this! As a new mother, please do your research before choosing how to birth your baby. Read Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and Henci Goer's Thinking Woman's Guide to a better birth. Read anything by Sheila Kitzinger. Read books by Marsden Wagner and Robbie Davis-Floyd. Be sure to watch the new movie "The Business of Being Born" by Ricki Lake.
This book is the one book that midwives love to hate : ) (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-19 01:10:35 EST)
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| 06-09-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book is a really good book for any women and or dads that are expecting and i would reccomend it to anyone.
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| 06-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is by far the best purchase I've made so far! This book has everything I ever wanted/needed to know. I worried less about the pregnancy because I knew more about what was going on and it helped my husband understand a little more what we are going through. Plus, it goes hand-in-hand with the website. If you don't have this book, go get it! If someone you know is expecting, this will be the best gift they'll get.
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| 06-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Where the biggest complaints are seem to be "it's scary" and it's "what can go wrong when you're expecting.
I love to research and learn as much as possible about stuff. I want to know the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you like books such as the girlfriend's guide to pregnancy, you will probably NOT like this book. And vice-versa. If you like the Discovery Health shows like Special Delivery and Maternity Ward, then you will like this book. Sure, it can be scary. But just keep it in your mind that chances are slim that these things will happen to you. But in case they do, then you will be ready. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-10 01:13:31 EST)
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| 06-04-08 | 1 | 1\1 |
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Unfortunately, this book wasn't really what I expected. If you are looking to be scared by you pregnancy, than I suggest this book to you. However, the offensive and judgmental tone of this book will do you no good. Try something else that won't make you feel bad while you read it.
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| 06-04-08 | 2 | 2\2 |
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What to Expect When You're Expecting is an interesting read. I picked up this book when my husband I started trying to conceive and promptly freaked myself out. It seems that a large part of the book is dedicated to showing you exactly what can go wrong and every possible thing that can go wrong with your child before it's even born. To me (a worry wart), this was the LAST thing I needed to read when preparing to bring a child into this world. Luckily, I picked up several other pregnancy-related books that were much more toned down and friendlier than the Doom and Gloom of WTEWYE. While I think this book is okay for someone who has absolutely no knowledge of babymaking or how anything can affect your body, I'd actually recommend Ann Douglas' books and/or Your Pregnancy Week by Week. Having a baby is a happy time: don't let WTEWYE scare the bejeezus out of you!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-10 01:13:31 EST)
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| 06-03-08 | 4 | 0\1 |
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WTEWYE is a great reference for first-time pregnant couples. It gives minute-by-minute details regarding diet, symptoms vs. weeks gestation, and answers some questions about labor. As an obstetrician with fifteen years' experience delivering babies I do not recommend one pregnancy book over another to my patients. Different books suit different personalities. There are several good ones that have their respective strengths and weaknesses.
However I found most pregnancy books do not explain the mechanisms important in leading up to and the progress of normal versus abnormal labor. Many books underestimate the stress and challenges of the "fourth trimester" (the twelve weeks after delivery). This is when many health consequences can develop such as post-partum depression, weight gain, breast issues, and marital/parenting issues. Moreover, you are not at the mercy of your body during pregnancy. You have more control than you think regarding the course of your pregnancy and birth. My book, DIY Baby! Do It Yourself Baby!: Your Essential Pregnancy Handbook, offers the reader "double insider's view" of pregnancy--that of an obstetrician and mother who's delivered several thousand babies and borne two of her own. DIY Baby! contains an unprecedented photo-illustrated guide to labor, new information on home birth, essentials for dad, and a detailed treatment of the "fourth trimester". At 236 pages, DIY Baby! Do It Yourself Baby!: Your Essential Pregnancy Handbook, is a concise, readable guide to pregnancy--a must-read addition to the existing pregnancy books. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-04 08:48:02 EST)
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| 06-03-08 | 5 | 1\3 |
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This is a must have book. I bought it as soon as I found out I was pregnant. It answers all those questions that I was to embarrsed to ask my friends! And it gives you a week by week of your child and what to expect. A deffinet must have for all moms to be.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-06 01:10:20 EST)
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| 06-02-08 | 5 | 1\3 |
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I was very pleased with this book, every first time pregnant women needs it for sure!! I learned so many new things!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-05 14:14:49 EST)
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| 05-31-08 | 1 | 4\6 |
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Guys ... consider this a warning; this will be the worst book that your significant other can read and will make your life utterly miserable for the next nine months. It's been over three-years since I've had to deal with it's third edition, and, even now, I still can't stand even the sight of it's cover.
It may have been intended as a self-help guide but instead seems to act more as a bible for every worst-case scenario imaginable. After spending a few hours perusing this book's contents, your wife, girlfriend, whomever will become so overworked and paranoid that every little ache, pain, and irritation will become a sign of the baby being born with a forked tongue and three heads. The diet your partner will be instructed to keep is impossible for any human being alive to follow. She will be told to try and avoid ... damn near everything it seems like. To top it off, all of this is being delievered to us by a woman with no professional experience at all. I may as well be talking to a neighbor and leaning on them for advice ... I'll be blunt, WTEWYE seems to be an EXTREMELY popular gift for someone who's pregnant for the first time and it's probably unavoidable. It's amazing what a catchy title can do for sales isn't it? I came into three copies without any effort at all. I'm not going to stand here and pretend I know of a better source for information either, because (outside of ... oh I don't know ... a doctor) I don't. All I know is that if THIS is the definitive volume on the pregnancy experience, then God help us all. I absolutely guarantee you, someone your partner knows WILL buy this for her. Your mission is to "lose it." If you're already stuck with it and you can't hide it or burn it, at least do your best to temper its pages with as much perspective as you possibly can. Again, for a first-time mom-to-be, who, frankly, is probably a bit nervous anyway about all the changes her body is going through, all this volume is going to accomplish is completely freaking her out. Batten down the hatches and break out the antacid my friends, it's gonna be a long nine months. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-03 01:12:49 EST)
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| 05-31-08 | 4 | 0\1 |
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This book is awesome for the first time baby maker! However, there are so many recource via online, library, etc. SO, if you don't have the money, maximize your other free recources first. I bought this book because I knew my husband wouldn't be doing online research, so instead of PRINTING all kinds of paper, I bought the book and will highlight important stuff for him. :)
Great book...probably the best for first timmers! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-03 01:12:49 EST)
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| 05-31-08 | 1 | 1\2 |
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Guys ... consider this a warning; this will be the worst book that your significant other can read and will make your life utterly miserable for the next nine months. It's been over three-years since I've had to deal with it's third edition, and, even now, I still can't stand even the sight of it's cover.
It may have been intended as a self-help guide but instead seems to act more as a bible for every worst-case scenario imaginable. After spending a few hours perusing this book's contents, your wife, girlfriend, whomever will become so overworked and paranoid that every little ache, pain, and irritation will become a sign of the baby being born with a forked tongue and three heads. The diet your partner will be instructed to keep is impossible for any human being alive to follow. She will be told to try and avoid ... damn near everything it seems like. I'll be blunt, WTEWYE seems to be an EXTREMELY popular gift for someone who's pregnant for the first time and it's probably unavoidable. I came into three copies without any effort at all. I'm not going to stand here and pretend I know of a better source for information either, because (outside of ... oh I don't know ... a doctor) I don't. All I know is that if THIS is the definitive volume on the pregnancy experience, then God help us all. I absolutely guarantee you, someone your partner knows WILL buy this for her. Your mission is to "lose it." If you're already stuck with it and you can't hide it or burn it, at least do your best to temper its pages with as much perspective as you possibly can. Again, for a first-time mom-to-be, who, frankly, is probably a bit nervous anyway about all the changes her body is going through, all this volume is going to accomplish is completely freaking her out. Batten down the hatches and break out the antacid my friends, it's gonna be a long nine months. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-02 09:11:28 EST)
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| 05-27-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Fantastic read! I'm constantly flicking through it but also really good to read from cover to cover or month by month as you progress in your pregnancy!!! GET IT!!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-01 01:09:52 EST)
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| 05-25-08 | 5 | 10\10 |
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When I was pregnant, I lived by this book. It is a plethera of knowledge and insight. So, when my best friend got pregnant, I gave her this book as a gift. It's not just a book for expectant mothers. I honestly believe that new fathers will get just as much use out of this amazing guide book.
This has to be THE BEST book on pregnancy out there. It really helps explain things in a non-threatening way. The "voice" of this book is gentle and caring. Best of all,it's not a book that needs to be read from cover-to-cover, but it is a great resource. When I had a question in the middle of the night and it wasn't urgent, instead of bothering my OBGYN until morning, I would just consult the book! It's like having your best friend there with you twenty-four/seven. I can honestly recommend this book to any expectant mother without reserve and know that she will just love it! Give it a try, the descriptions and pictures in this book are very informative and not scary at all. I used this book from conception to birth and then passed it on! Congratulations on your new editions and enjoy your pregnancy, it goes by so fast! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-27 00:04:36 EST)
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| 05-23-08 | 5 | 0\1 |
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a fine good read pick up any time as you do forget stuff when pregs.
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| 05-21-08 | 4 | 0\1 |
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Everything you need to know ... and more!! A must-have for all pregnant women! It's been my pregnancy Bible.
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| 05-20-08 | 3 | 1\1 |
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I've read other pregnancy books that are MUCH more entertaining...everyone said that it's a "must-read" & they're ALL wrong!! Has some good info, but it's just not presented other than in textbook format.
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| 05-20-08 | 5 | 0\2 |
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book came really fast. it also came along with a free cd for my baby who's due in oct =)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-24 01:09:45 EST)
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| 05-19-08 | 4 | 0\1 |
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This book has lots of great information. For a first-time mother though, alot of the info is presented in a scary way, such as "Here's a list of all the things that you can't do," or "Here's a list of all the things that could be wrong with your baby." But, you definitely can get answers to just about any question that you have about being pregnant.
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| 05-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book was highly recommended to me by women who used it during their first pregnancy. I bought it for my daughter in law and she LOVED it; it provides exremely valuable information in an easy to understand format.
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| 05-11-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I bought this for my wife and I to read pre-pregnancy and it really gave us some good ideas and information. Neither of us had thought to get checkups ahead of time, and I would recommend this book to anyone expecting or expecting to expect!
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| 05-10-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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This book takes you through your pregnancy in such a way that it it easy to read and relate to. It is also updated from the previous editions. I highly recommend this book!
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| 05-09-08 | 5 | 1\2 |
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Any expecting parent should read this book. Whatever questions you have about your pregnancy, will be answered in this book.
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I found this book very helpful. A lot of the information in other books I have is also in this book. Nearly all of the questions I had about pregnancy were answered in the book.
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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Seriously everything you need or want to know is in here. This updated version is fantastic. I call this my pregnancy bible. This is my first pregnancy and this book has answered all my questions.
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| 05-02-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Like the original book, it is great as a quick reference guide to the most common questions about pregnancy. In addition to the previous edition, it has a section on beauty treatments (aromatherapy, medication, botox, etc.) which is very useful. The month-to-month format is easy to use, and the new baby illustrations are helpful.
Exactly like in the previous editions, you will not find many references in case you want to find out more about a particular problem/topic. Another problem is that the index is not very thorough which makes it difficult to find a particular topic. Although many people will appreciate (most mom's I know do) the simple "only the minimum necessary information" format of this book, I found that it oversimplified many subjects, such as fetal development, workplace safety, etc. Overall, it is a good book to have around for quick reference, but do not expect it to answer many of your questions in depth. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-20 00:46:12 EST)
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| 04-30-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is great. I never read the previous editions, but the negative reviews people are giving must be referring to the old edition because there is nothing negative in this book at all. It makes pregnancy feel so exciting and I've only read halfway through it so far. I haven't come across anything in the book that would make me worry. I've laughed out loud tons of times so far because the authors totally get what a pregnant woman is going through and they present it in a funny and friendly way. And it's so comprehensive. Any time I have a question, there's an answer for me. They've thought of it all. I'm not going to even bother with any other pregnancy book. I guess there's a reason why every pregnant woman reads this one!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-03 00:16:56 EST)
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| 04-28-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I read the last version of the book and then when I finally got pregnant a couple years later I just bought the update. All my questions, fears, and doubts were almost 95% resolved just by reading this book. Of course each woman's pregnancy is unique, but there are a lot of common factors that all of us women share and this book helped to bring those factors together. Especially for the more...embarrassing moments that some women may feel uncomfortable to share with their OB or even BFF. I strongly recommend this book for people planning to be pregnant or even if you're 6 months pregnant, this book will be a blessing.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-01 01:10:43 EST)
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| 04-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my first pregnancy and I waited to tell people until my first doctors' appt. at 10 weeks. So I needed information now. I had always heard girlfriends talking about the "what to Expect" book and what great info it gave. So, I ordered it and it has been a wealth of knowledge for the first timer. Some may say that it is a little on the negative side, ie: explaining things that can go wrong. But I think that this is just as important as explaining the things that are suppose to go right. I for one would rather be prepared for everyhting. Although, I am gatheing that this is not really going to happen, ie: being prepared for everyhting... Atleast I feel a little more informed. My girlfriend also recently told me that I should look into reading "the Girlfriends' guide." So, it is next on the list~ Good Luck
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| 04-17-08 | 5 | 2\3 |
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this is my second pregnancy. I had an older edition with my first pregnancy, and decided to get the new 4th edition for this pregnancy. My doctor HIGHLY recommends the series. I love the new book. It's so warm and friendly. Totally not scary like some other pregnancy books out there. I love the new cover. It gives you a glimpse into what the newly rewritten inside feel like. It's totally hip and modern but it still answers all my questions. It's got all the info any pregnant mom needs. Most other books leave you hanging and wanting more information. They don't even cover half the stuff that's in What to Expect. Great book. It still really is the BIBLE.
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| 04-16-08 | 2 | 1\3 |
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I really didn't like this book. The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is so much better - and highly recommended, especially for first time moms.
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| 04-16-08 | 1 | 4\6 |
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Since this is my 2nd baby and I had read the last one many years ago, I was hoping to find a more updated and positive version. It isn't much different than the old one and I still think it has too much unnecessary information in it. It makes pregnancy seem complicated -- even my doctor recommended against it. If this were my first baby, I would find way too many things to worry about in it. My doctor suggested a book called The Joy of Pregnancy which is written by an RN and I really like it. I also like Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I would save your money on this book.
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| 04-07-08 | 4 | 8\12 |
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I can't compare this edition to past editions since I only flipped through them when I was pregnant with my 1st child, but my husband just bought this for me for my 2nd child so I thought I'd read through it. It covers a lot of topics pretty well, though of course doesn't go in-depth into most of them. I thought there was a good discussion of post-partum depression (including PP anxiety, OCD, and psychosis) and labor info--there's even an assumption that you might be hiring a doula. The section on childbirthing methods could have been more comprehensive and I felt that the whole topic of C-sections was handled pretty lightly (at one point the book made it sound like they weren't a big deal, maybe even preferable to laboring!) but then there was a fairly honest, non-biased section on elective C-sections and VBACs. So if you're a 1st time mom needing some basic info, this isn't a bad place to start. Just keep in mind that if you're looking for detailed info on any one topic you'll want to supplement with other books.
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| 04-07-08 | 1 | 2\15 |
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this book was not at all recommended by my dr. I am pregnant with our first and I am at 30 weeks. When in doubt ask your doctor do not consult this book. I still have read it and tried to follow it. Some of the info is ok, the rest of it is not. If a problem arises this book will not be helpful at all. There must be better books out there than this one.
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| 04-01-08 | 5 | 4\5 |
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I didn't know there was so much to know about pregnancy! This book is huge and covers, I would think, every single thing about being pregnant, even going over (briefly) labor and post-partum things. It is an ideal pregnancy book because it leaves you with more answers than questions. I highly recommend this one, along with another one called You Know You're Pregnant When. Reflections on the Longest Nine Months of My Life.
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| 03-26-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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excellent book, a lot of information and even better if you get it before or right when you get pregnant.
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| 03-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought What to Expect When You're Expecting back in the mid 80's when it first came out. At the time, I just picked it off the bookstore shelf, not knowing anything about it. It proved invaluable for me.
Over the next decade or so, I added dozens of pregnancy books to my library. I also gave birth to six beautiful children. I must say, out of ALL my pregnancy books, What to Expect When You're Expecting is still my #1 all-time, can't-live-without, favorite pregnancy book. If you're not sure whether to get it or not, read all the five star ratings. Then read all the one star ratings. Then take the word of a friend who actually used the book for more than one pregnancy. Each pregnancy is different. I had two induced births, two normal births, and two home births. What to Expect When You're Expecting is filled with practical advice no matter what kind of pregnancy you are experiencing. The reason it is so popular is because it's actually a great book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-26 11:02:07 EST)
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| 03-15-08 | 1 | 1\1 |
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I read this book during my first pregnancy and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone -- I have a hard time believing it makes the bestseller list. There are three basic problems with this book. First, it promotes a philosophy that you are actively in control of the outcome of the pregnancy, as if pregnancy complications can be eliminated by being a control freak during pregnancy. Second, rather than being informative or reassuring it sent me to my doctor TWICE for no good reason, after reading the Q&A section for the month. Finally the diet recommend is much stricter than required for any normal pregnancy...no doubt if you can follow it you will be healthier, but pregnancy is a time of high stress and this book is only going to add to it. I would recommend "The Well Pregnancy Book" over "What to Expect".
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-20 14:03:56 EST)
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Where do you discuss the side of effects of epidurals and pain medication? Where do you discuss vaccines and potential side effects? This book cares more about vague generalizations about what labor is like than it does actual happenings. And god forbid, what happens if your baby has health issues? I tell my friends and family to recycle this book as soon as they get it from the hospital.
For the sake of your child, choosePregnancy childbirth and the Newborn the Complete Guide Expanded and Updated and Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-15 07:46:30 EST)
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| 03-10-08 | 3 | 1\1 |
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You know, the book is okay. And I would recommend it as a very comprehensive reference guide for questions that may crop up thruout your pregnancy. But for heaven's sake, I don't see the need to read page after page of something that MIGHT go wrong with a perfectly normal bodily function. I found myself fretting more while trying to read this book than at any other time during my pregnancy. The few times I did find it helpful were when I already felt something new and potentially concerning. I was able to look up the symptoms in the book and either check them with my doctor, or realise that it was just, say, heartburn. No big deal!
The book also has a tendencey to recommend that you do...pretty much nothing while you are pregnant. A common quote I found thruout the book is, "There is no proof that doing ___ will harm your baby, but we recommend that you avoid it anyway." I agree that I want to take care of my body and my baby, but I'm not an invalid just because I'm pregnant! Again, it's not bad as a reference guide, but don't let it be your only view into pregnancy. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-12 12:54:41 EST)
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