 A great book! |
| Review Date: May 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Chloe Adams, |
| A MUST have: If you are looking for a thorough pregnancy book, this has to be it. When I got it from my doctor (he gives one out to each new, expectant mom) I was suprised at how big it was. Wow! A lot of reading material. However, this one covers just about everything you want to know about pregnacny and then some. There was also some stuff in here that I particularily didn't want to know!! However, it's a good, solid read and one of the best. A classic. I also liked The Baby Care Book: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know about Your Fabulous Baby |
AAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHH WE'RE PREGNANT !!!!!!
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| Review Date: June 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Foxylock, Ireland |
After the initial shock of learning that in almost no time at all there's going to be a mini me squawking up at me for food, nappy change, cuddles,etc. I realised just how unprepared I was and how little I knew. So being a bit of an informationaholic the quest began. This book happily was the second one I picked up and it does not disappoint.
It's broken into seven fairly substantial parts :
1 First things first.
This contains all things pre-conceptual and preparation for both mums and dads with information on gynecological,obstetrical and medical history and also ante-natal diagnosis.
2 Nine months and counting.
This is a fantastic section containing month by month and week by week descriptions of the baby's growth and progress. Also the range of symptoms of pregnancy is so diverse it can be almost impossible to remember everything on a brief doctors visit. This book is excellent in the fact that it's sheer detail will go some way towards allaying a nervous mums fears and assure her that everything is normal. It certainly helped us on numerous occasions. This section contains detail on labour and childbirth and again is extremely pragmatic and helpful.
3 Twins, triplets and more.
The heading says it all but don't panic, count slowly backwards from ten, then panic.
4 After the baby is born.
This contains a lot of information on breast feeding and focuses on what the mother may be feeling after the initial buzz has died down. Also contained is a brief piece on getting back into shape and post natal depression.
5 For dads.
Sometimes we get forgotten about but thankfully this book acknowledges the important role played by the dad to be and this section explores some of the issues the arise.
6 Staying healthy when you're expecting.
This is a very important section and really helped us grasp an understanding of the facts when we had a little scare ourselves. Very detailed and it doesn't baffle the reader with needless medical jargon.
7 The complicated pregnancy.
Not a section one feels a strong desire to read however the reality of life being sometimes harsh this is a necessary and informative section.
So that's it basically I guess that if you're reading this you're either expecting or plan to be soon so all thats left for me to say is best of luck and enjoy the journey......
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Indispensable!
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| Review Date: August 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ms. J. fujiwara, uk |
| I was recommended this book when I was pregnant and having bought and read it all, I have now bought it to my sister. It answers most of the question we have during pregnancy. I really recommend this book. |
Very Informative read - still pick it up every week to follow progress of baby growth
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. N. Prentice, London |
| I purchased this book to read in the first trimester when we first found out we were pregnant with twins. Although with twin pregnancies I would recommend purchasing an additional, more detailed book on nutrition, I have found this book to be very informative as an introduction to pregnancy. It has come as a comfort to read about the many pregnancy symptoms that you will encounter and, if otherwise not informed, would perhaps be quite worried about. It has helped to put my mind at ease that all my symptoms are perfectly normal and this book has been a constant reference for me. In addition to this, another great aspect of the book is the information on the progress of baby growth on a week by week basis to help keep you in tune with baby development (especially during the weeks between scans). If you do not plan on giving birth in the UK, there are many references to the use of a midwife that may not apply to your situation. However, the base content of the book applies to all. I highly recommend this book for a first trimester read and as a repeat reference beyond the first trimester. |
what to expect when you're expecting
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| Review Date: November 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Caroline Moroney, Ireland |
| excellent guide for first mums on what is happening to you're body at all stages of pregnancy , highly recommend ! |
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