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• Kristin

  The first thing my Dr said to me at my first OB appt was "If you've already bought this book... throw it out" It is so focused on what could go wrong in a pregnancy, it's enough to make any pregnant woman neurotic. Check out "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" or "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" instead.

  Added on 02 Jan, 2008

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• mhwilking

  I loved referring to this book at each month/week

  Added on 13 Sep, 2007

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• EsMommy

  I really loved this book during my pregnancy... I'm sure there maybe some other valuable books but this is the one I clung to.

  Added on 09 Sep, 2007

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• babymamma

  I agree that this book is very onesided, old fashioned, and condescending. It provides only the "medical model" perspective of pregnancy, birth, and mothering. There are many other approaches out there that are more nurturing for both baby and mother; I encourage you to seek them out.

  Added on 07 Sep, 2007

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• wingfoot

  This book was thoughtfully written and invaluable.

  Added on 07 Sep, 2007

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• Sheila

  Informative book for the first pregnancy, but not likely one you will come back to the second time around. I found the book useful for the practical aspects of pregnancy.

  Added on 07 Sep, 2007

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• SofiasMommy

  Was mostly all common sense to me, and the occaisonal scary thing you never would have thought of if you didn't read the book.

  Added on 05 Sep, 2007

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• mybaby1

  I read it faithly.Loved knowing "what to expect"found it very usefull

  Added on 05 Sep, 2007

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• desimom

  Excellent book for first time moms and dads!! I marked pages for my husband to read and he was enlightened by lot of info.

  Added on 05 Sep, 2007

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• travelmom

  This is a must for the first time mom to be. It is full of information that your dr may not tell you because you are just one of many. Your friends or own mother may forget these nuggets if it's been a while since they were pregnant. The hardest part was NOT to read ahead. If you do, it may scare you but you can seek additional info on the web to calm you down or validate your concerns.

  Added on 05 Sep, 2007

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• blessedwithgirls

  This book was just so-so.

  Added on 01 Sep, 2007

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• wlkumpf

  I purchased this book for my first pregnancy. It was helpful, but I received a similar book from the hospital at my first appointment.

  Added on 31 Aug, 2007

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• Angie

  This book was the very first thing I bought when I found out I was pregnant with my 1st. It sat tops on the sofa table for months while I got "used" to being a mom. A MUST.

  Added on 31 Aug, 2007

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• TheDribbler

  It would have been more honest to title it "Things to Worry About When You're Already Freaking Out". This book is like the world's longest guilt trip.

  Added on 29 Aug, 2007

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• cmwilson

  This is a really good and generally informative book. It's especially good for a first-time mother!

  Added on 29 Aug, 2007

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• mkoorndy

  Basic information is informative if you haven't read much about pregnancy, but most was overly alarming and made me worry a lot more than necessary. I found books by Dr. Sears to be a lot more helpful.

  Added on 29 Aug, 2007

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• jazzgbudd

  I loved this book. It helped me so much with both of my pregnancies. I have even given this gift to new moms when I find out they are pregnant.
  It has so much useful information and answered a lot of my questions.

  Added on 28 Aug, 2007

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• oceancrew

  I liked this book, it was a good reference.

  Added on 28 Aug, 2007

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• ix-chel

  a highly alarmist book. the "worst case scenario" of pregnancy books. i sold my copy to a book store.

  Added on 28 Aug, 2007

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• sweetbean

  not the greatest...not the worst

  Added on 28 Aug, 2007

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• T2essa

  I would consider this book a classic general reference guide. Some of it can be a little scary but it has some very good info.

  Added on 28 Aug, 2007

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• TasteLikeCrazy

  I think that it's a good book for someone who has no knowledge concerning birth. If you've had any anatomy or biology courses in college then I'd pick something else.

  Added on 27 Aug, 2007

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• lorien

  This book should be called "what to be afraid of when you're expecting"

  Added on 27 Aug, 2007

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• kitty2007

  mediocre

  Added on 27 Aug, 2007

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• aliciamax

  I found this book to be negative and scary for a first time mom. There are a lot of better books out there.

  Added on 27 Aug, 2007

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