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What to Expect When You're Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathaway (1994, Hardcover, Revised)
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Publisher: Workman Pub Co
Publication Date: 1994-10-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1563058758
ISBN-13: 9781563058752
Product ID: EPID342035
Description: The now-classic pregnancy guide, in which the authors lead expectant mothers (and fathers) month-by-month through the pregnancy process, offering a wealth of information, and also responding to readers' queries about issues both physical...
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Complete + Professional + Non-Judgemental = All You NeeReview created: 10/12/06
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3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
When we decided to get pregnant, we read something like 25 books. One year and one baby later, I kind of feel like an expert in baby books. So let me say that this book is far and away the best pregnancy book and it is no surprise that it has been a bestseller for many years.
This book is a complete, professional, non-judgemental reference. A lot of books try too hard to be funny or cute. WTE is not humorless, but it deals with subject matter in a refreshingly straightforward way. The advice and help given echoes what our doctors have said and answered most of our questions before we even saw our Obstetritian (no, it's not a substitute).
This book covered EVERYTHING. It answered all our questions about diet, medication, flu shots, cat ownership, false labor, vitamin supplements, cramps, ultrasound, breastfeeding or how to judge your OB/GYN. All the answers were in here, along with tons of other stuff we didn't think about until we came across it here.
Most importantly, this book isn't judgemental. There are a ton of controversial issues associated with pregnancy (medication, breast feeding, circumcision). Lots of books out make a lot of assumptions about religion, single parents, "modern times" or they just avoid some issues entirely. This book assumes you can make up your own mind once you're presented with all the information. This book wasn't a replacement for our doctors, but it gave us a lot of really useful information without taking a side.
If the book has a flaw, it is the diet section. Do yourself a favor and skip that section. In all fairness, this is a flaw of a lot of the books we read (some of them reading like 1950s "Keep Young And Beautiful" rants). Our doctor gave us a 10 page handout that gave us all the information we needed.
Like I say, we read a lot of pregnancy books. It's pretty shocking how many we found to be completly WORTHLESS! I don't want to name names, and I've already written a couple of negative reviews, but I'm thinking particularly of the ones full of Erma Bombeck-esque anecdotes about La Maz classes, the "staying chic while you're pregnant" fashion mag type, the old-fashioned preachy church-lady books, or--worst of all--the "nutrition" books that focused almost entirely on weight. Some of these books are written by people with no medical qualifications at all!
A good rule of thumb: if the author has no medical qualifications, the book will be useless from a medical standpoint. Would you allow a fashion magazine editor to make up your mind about having an epidural?
Just about every pregnancy book uses the "What Nobody Will Tell You" tagline. Once you've read this book, there will be very few surprises left. There isn't a topic that isn't touched on and just about everything you need is covered in depth. That's not to say this is the only book you need, but it goes a long, long way.
I'm only harping on this because I was pretty shocked to read some of the negative reviews that complained about WTE containing a lot of information on rare pregnancy situations, saying that such information was "scary" and "unnecessary". WTE gives plenty of information on what is serious as opposed to what is a false alarm. Nobody PLANS on having a troubled pregnancy! Aren't you better off knowing what's involved and how to detect and prevent such things? I suppose for some people ignorance is bliss, but we were MUCH happier being prepared. When we went into labor 5 weeks early, we felt at least somewhat prepared for
This book is a complete, professional, non-judgemental reference. A lot of books try too hard to be funny or cute. WTE is not humorless, but it deals with subject matter in a refreshingly straightforward way. The advice and help given echoes what our doctors have said and answered most of our questions before we even saw our Obstetritian (no, it's not a substitute).
This book covered EVERYTHING. It answered all our questions about diet, medication, flu shots, cat ownership, false labor, vitamin supplements, cramps, ultrasound, breastfeeding or how to judge your OB/GYN. All the answers were in here, along with tons of other stuff we didn't think about until we came across it here.
Most importantly, this book isn't judgemental. There are a ton of controversial issues associated with pregnancy (medication, breast feeding, circumcision). Lots of books out make a lot of assumptions about religion, single parents, "modern times" or they just avoid some issues entirely. This book assumes you can make up your own mind once you're presented with all the information. This book wasn't a replacement for our doctors, but it gave us a lot of really useful information without taking a side.
If the book has a flaw, it is the diet section. Do yourself a favor and skip that section. In all fairness, this is a flaw of a lot of the books we read (some of them reading like 1950s "Keep Young And Beautiful" rants). Our doctor gave us a 10 page handout that gave us all the information we needed.
Like I say, we read a lot of pregnancy books. It's pretty shocking how many we found to be completly WORTHLESS! I don't want to name names, and I've already written a couple of negative reviews, but I'm thinking particularly of the ones full of Erma Bombeck-esque anecdotes about La Maz classes, the "staying chic while you're pregnant" fashion mag type, the old-fashioned preachy church-lady books, or--worst of all--the "nutrition" books that focused almost entirely on weight. Some of these books are written by people with no medical qualifications at all!
A good rule of thumb: if the author has no medical qualifications, the book will be useless from a medical standpoint. Would you allow a fashion magazine editor to make up your mind about having an epidural?
Just about every pregnancy book uses the "What Nobody Will Tell You" tagline. Once you've read this book, there will be very few surprises left. There isn't a topic that isn't touched on and just about everything you need is covered in depth. That's not to say this is the only book you need, but it goes a long, long way.
I'm only harping on this because I was pretty shocked to read some of the negative reviews that complained about WTE containing a lot of information on rare pregnancy situations, saying that such information was "scary" and "unnecessary". WTE gives plenty of information on what is serious as opposed to what is a false alarm. Nobody PLANS on having a troubled pregnancy! Aren't you better off knowing what's involved and how to detect and prevent such things? I suppose for some people ignorance is bliss, but we were MUCH happier being prepared. When we went into labor 5 weeks early, we felt at least somewhat prepared for
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Excellent Book for 1st or 10th pregnancy! So much info!
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
This is an absolutely WONDERFUL book! This is a GREAT book if you are having your 1st baby or if you are having baby #8!!! I just love it. I used this book through my last 5 pregnancies and it was a complete lifesaver! This book covers month by month what to expect throughout your pregnancy. I loved the parts about the foods. It helped me to decide what foods I should be eating to help my baby develope at the different stages. There are so many topics covered in this book, starting with the big question: Are you pregnant? This book covers all the months of pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding, multiple babies and a section for the expectant father too! What to expect when you're expecting is a VERY through book. I would highly recommend this book, it is EXCELLENT!!!!!
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Good general informationReview created: 06/07/06
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Very informative for basic questions. However, did not address specific things such as: can I go to an amusement park while pregnant. Overall, worth it though.
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Awesome for New moms....Review created: 06/23/08
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) I really like the way that wach month is mapped out into full detail. Every question that I hae is always right at my fingertips. This is my 3rd child of which haven't been pregnant in 10 years. The is still the same and it is a very easy read.
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1st purchaseReview created: 04/08/08
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I was quite happy with the seller. This was my first purchase with ebay. I was kept informed through out the process. I was comfortable with the seller and was confident that I would receive my purchase. Thanks.
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this book tells you what you need to know and really just not be so nervice when your baby comes. very good book!! i give it 5 star
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Great BookI am pregnant with my first child and my dr recommended this book. I'm glad that she did. It has really helped answer alot of questions that my husband and i both have.
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A "must" for pregnant womenReview created: 07/09/06
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I first received this book as a gift from a friend when I was expecting my first child. I found the book extremely informative, easy to understand, and comforting (to know what I was experiencing was normal). I recently found out my neice is expecting her first child and I immediately asked if she had this book yet. It was my pleasure to order this book for her so it could serve as her guide throughout the months awaiting her. Since receiving the book, she has been captivated by the descriptions of the baby growing within her womb. I suggested she write notes in the margins and save the book as a keepsake for her child. It would make a wonderfully sentimental gift for her child when he/she is expecting their first baby.
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