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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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
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This revised third edition of the popular pregnancy guide offers the authoritative yet reassuring advice that parents have come to rely on from all the titles in the What to Expect series. The book is arranged by month, from pregnancy test through labor and delivery. Each section offers answers to frequently asked questions, along with features such as "What You May Be Feeling" and "What You May Be Concerned About." Every imaginable issue is addressed, including the small but nagging subjects that women may not want to discuss with their doctors, such as how their bodies will look at seven months, or why some pregnant women "glow" while others have acne. While readers who already own this book won't have to rush to buy the new edition, the revised volume does offer a number of excellent expanded sections and illustrations, including a more detailed discussion of postpartum depression. There are also new illustrations and more text on breast-feeding, with diagrams showing different feeding positions. The travel section offers specific suggestions for "jettisoning jet lag" in addition to standard advice on traveling while pregnant. This book remains an indispensable guide for pregnant women and their partners.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Charlotte G.
Format:Paperback
This book is quite high-level and gets into very little detail. The Q&A format is not my favourite and I found the style a bit patronizing. It is also a U.S. book and doesn't provide any information on Canada-specific options. The Mother of All Pregnancy Books is a better resource and I recommend it for anyone seeking this "overview" kind of literature. Unlike "What to Expect," it is Canadian, and a more detailed book that covers an equal or greater breadth of topics. It is also less focused on the negative, though it covers issues and fears in detail.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The drawback for this book is it clearly explains almost every possible complication. With the monthly format it is a lot to read at a time. The list of complications and possible symptoms each moth can be very daunting. Yet with all of that the book is also a great resource. It gives you many things to consider that you may never have thought of. It is much more comprehensive than many other pregnancy books. It has some nice charts in the back to help you keep track of weight, size and other notes for the Doctor's or Midwives. It also has a section for coping with pregnancy loss and also preparing for the next child. A good resource for any couple expecting a child. With over 12 Million copies sold this book now, in it's 3rd edition has been trusted by many people. The authors have also written:
What to Expect the First Year
What to Expect the Toddler Years
What to Expect Eating Well When You're Expecting
The What to Expect When You're Expecting Pregnancy Organizer
What to Expect the First Year
What to Expect the Toddler Years
What to Expect Eating Well When You're Expecting
The What to Expect When You're Expecting Pregnancy Organizer
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Amy Gray
Format:Paperback
This book did more to stress me out during my pregnancy than anything else I experienced in those nine months. Yes, it's true that some women do experience rare conditions explained in this book, but most women won't, and throwing every possible complication into a book on general pregnancies probably needlessly frightens many of women. Our babies don't need that added stress! My certified nurse midwife laughed out loud when I asked her if I should avoid deli meats and goat cheese (as advised in 'What to Expect'), telling me that I'd be better off not reading it, and our doula told me she wished she could burn every copy she came across. And the way the authors gloss over c-sections really gets my goat. It's *major* surgery, one with many, many more risks for both mothers and babies, not something to be taken lightly. I'd recommend books like Henci Goer's "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" instead.
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wonderful book for first time mothers
this is a wonderful book, especially for first time mothers. it answers all your questions and questions you wouldn't even think of. definitely recommend it!
Published on Sep 13 2010 by sofia
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read other books on pregnancy as well!
I would recommend other books if wanting something to refer back to for reference. It uses traditional 'old school' thought, which may cause unnecessary fears in some readers. Read more
Published on May 6 2010 by lafleurpetite
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Good Book. Not for Everyone
This is a good book for a new mother-to-be, but if you are a worrier, I would definitely not recommend this book. Read more
Published on May 6 2008 by Seckin Petek
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Not recommended
As a childbirth educator, I find this book totally inadequate as preparation for birth. It simply outlines the standard way in which a birth is managed in a typical hospital,... Read more
Published on Feb 25 2008 by Mamabadger
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Fear mongering disappointment
Don't waste your money on this book. There are so many good books and websites on pregnancy. This one just skims over the scary stuff that you don't likely need to know.
Published on Dec 23 2007 by An Inuk Qablunaaq
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The Best I'Ve Read
This book was my ultimate favorite. It was my "go to" for any question. I also loved the other two books (First Year, Toddler Years). Read more
Published on Nov 19 2007 by S. Barr
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really good
i thought this book was very helpful and gave really good advice on pregnancy,,...there was stuff in here that i might of been embarrassed to ask my doctor or was just curious... Read more
Published on Sep 24 2007 by Lindsay Reid
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How is this still in print? No stars from me.
I thought this book had been proven to be fear mongering nonsense? It's full of misinformation. If you are a first time parent and know absolutely nothing about pregnancy/birth... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2007 by Gennifyr
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Don't Buy This Book
This is often the book that everyone associates with pregnancy, but it's the last one I'd recommend to another pregnant woman. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2007 by Hilary Thomson
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Quite detailed
I would like to recommend this book especially to first time mothers because it has detailed month by month pictures and information detailing the monthly changes in your body. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2006 by Dr. J. Holleran
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