What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition
by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway
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Author: Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, Sandee HathawayEdition: Paperback
Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN: 0761121323
Number of pages: 624
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
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Book Review: A must own for the pregnant woman
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually loaned this book to a pregnant friend and asked to get it back after her pregnancy. 2 years later and 10 requests later, I finally gave up and just bought it again from Amazon.com. I'm pregnant again, and I will NOT be without this very valuable book! It's a gold mine of information, and it was a comfort to have so much information right at my fingertips during my last pregnancy.
At one point, I was having braxton hicks contractions, but because of the book, I knew what they really were so did not waste my time going to the hospital. The book very clearly told me what I was feeling and it was right. I'm not a doctor, and I never would have known about braxton hicks contractions without this book. And so much else! It's the pregnant woman's bible!
It's like having an owner's manual for your pregnant body.
Summary of What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition
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
Introducing a completely Revised & Updated Third Edition of America's bestselling pregnancy book, What to Expect When You're Expecting. Two years in the making, it's a cover-to-cover, chapter-by-chapter, line-by-line revision and update.
Incorporating the most recent developments in medicine, and responding to the many queries and letters received from readers, the book contains both the most accurate information available, and the most reader-friendly. The Third Edition includes more information on working while pregnant. It offers more in-depth coverage of complementary and alternative birthing. Greater attention is paid to pre-conception, alternative families, second pregnancies, HMOs, the role of the father, and lifestyle. There's a completely new look at the Best-Odds diet, which is better suited to the needs of busier women with less time. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white illustrations give the classic a fresher look.
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