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Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780684817873 Format: Import ISBN: 068481787X Label: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD Manufacturer: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD Number Of Pages: 480 Publication Date: 1996 Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD Studio: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD
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Customer Rating: Summary: it was "fine" Comment: This book was a gift from a friend who picked it up at a thrift store for me. I got it early enough in my pregnancy that I was devouring any sort of pregnancy information and fetal development information I could get my hands on. This was by far not my favorite source. I found it sort of preachy...(lots of nagging you about "making every calorie count", etc) and dramatic. Also, I thought it was poorly organized, with different symptoms scattered throughout months as opposed to in one logical place. You had to hunt a lot to find what you wanted. I MUCH preferred The Mayo Clinic's Guide To a Healthy Pregnancy. I typically even turn to the internet before I turn to this book. But, if you find it at Good Will for 99 cents (which you probably can), I'd say go for it and use it as a supplement. It's always good to have another perspective to look through in your spare time.
Customer Rating: Summary: Love this book Comment: I love this book. It has been so helpful. Definitely recommend for any expectant mother and father. Customer Rating: Summary: Must Have Comment: This book is a must have for any new mom... a LOT of it may not pertain to you because it discusses a LOT of complications that you can have during pregnancy. It can make you a little paranoid but you will be very well informed if anything were to go a little differently than planned. Glad I read it! Customer Rating: Summary: the CLASSIC reference to your pregnancy Comment: (¤Thank you for reading this review and your votes - either way!¤)
If there is one book that will make your 9 months of pregnancy manageable, you need to get the new 4th edition (completely revised and updated) of "What to expect when you are expecting." The claim on the top of the cover page ("the world's bestselling pregnancy manual") seems a bit embellished, until you get a chance to dive in and use it.
The book is truly built as a manual. Written by a mom, who back in her days of pregnancy did not find any such manual on the market. The book is updated with the latest scientific information, and is very easy to use (thorough index and easy-to-follow page layouts). My wife and I are expecting our first, and every week we read and go through the chapters for the specific month and week. When she recently had two issues come up (related to pregnancy) ... yippy ... this manual had useful information that backed-up what the doctor diagnosed and recommended.
Of course, this manual would not be complete if it only covered the 9 months of pregnancy. There is a chapter on "Before You Conceive" and one on "Postpartum." The Dads are not ignored, as they have their own chapter, and there is also a chapter on complicated pregnancy and one on coping with pregnancy loss. The book is well organized, great diagrams and suggested exercises. All in all, this is a sort of a Bible to the ins and outs of a pregnancy. This book has been very informative and we would suggest it to any expectant couple. Happy experience and delivery.
(¤Thank you for reading this review and your votes - either way!¤) Customer Rating: Summary: Book is good, But the price at Amazon was way higher than from outside shops. I had to cancel the order and buy from outsite Comment: Book is good, But the price at Amazon was way higher than from outside shops. I had to cancel the order and buy from outside shop for much cheaper and return the book.... I ended up paying the shipping fee unnecessarily.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting What to Expect When You're Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg. 2nd Edition Paperback, 454 pages Published by Workman Pub Co Publication date: May 1,1991
