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Summary: It is informative and for first timers
Review: I had read many pregnancy books before and I found WTEWYE to be the best as it deals with almost every aspect of pregnancy that I went through. I miscarried several times before and this book helped me to think positive and taught me to take better care of myself. I referred to it through out my pregnancy and also after delivery. It prepared me mentally and physically to go through labor pain and gave us (husband and wife) some insights on our baby's monthly physical development in the womb. I like the way the chapters are arranged; which are according to months and not topics. The dos and don'ts during pregnancy and the kinds of food to avoid while breastfeeding are the best parts of the book. I would definitely recommend this book to any parents-to-be.
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Summary: So and so
Review: The reader could easily be panic and confused. Also, the same information can be easily find in any web page concerning pregnancy; nothing less nothing more.
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Summary: Maybe I'm naive or something, but I liked it
Review: I got this book the first time I got pregnant. I miscarried. My second pregnancy was normal and healthy, despite my diabetes. No, I did not follow THEIR diet, but it is possible to not eat sugar -- thousands of diabeteics do it daily. I consulted WTEWYE during my third pregnancy, until I lost that baby at 19 weeks due to birth defects. 1% or 2% of people having major problems may sound small, but they DO DO DO happen. By my fourth pregnancy, I did not need the book so much, but I did consult it.Why do people have trouble disregarding the parts they don't want to use? I never followed the diet, I just skipped over those parts. I lived in a very rural area during my pregnancies, and this book provided good answers to many of my pregnancy questions. Yes, there are other resources, but don't drop this one completely.
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Summary: a great reference book for expectant moms & dads
Review: In reading the reviews, it is obvious that there are many differing opinions on the tone & manner in which advice is offered in this book. Regardless of the approach, this book encompasses just about any question or concern that may occur during your pregnancy. I received many, many books during my 2 pregnancies & this book was the most used--by far! The book is arranged in chapters that follow your pregnancy on a month-by-month format. Each chapter consists of "what to expect" in terms of your body change, along with questions (and answers) that usually would come to you at that time. There are also chapters that deal with special topics (i.e. medical complications, concerns for dad, discussions on the differences between the various birthing methods, etc.) There has to be a reason that this is the most popular book in this category--this book has become a standard with parents today. (By the way, their next book--"What to Expect the First Year"--is also fantastic for first-time parents!)
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Summary: No stars! Terrible! Avoid this fascist book!
Review: You should only read/use this book if you are a masochist with no interest in food as pleasure, and if you are prepared for a lot of guilt. No other medical professionals that I know of would recommend such a strict and bizarre diet, and for women to give themselves over completely to their pregnancy with no concern for the rest of life. Many of the book's prescriptions seem bizarre and unsubstantiated. And, like the other books in this series, it's very hetero/marriage oriented, which always makes me want to puke, even though I'm straight and married. It felt arrogant and not at all inclusive or accepting or anything but their rigid paradigm.
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Summary: A Great Resource Book for First-Timers
Review: Unlike so many of the other readers offering reviews of "WTEWYE," I actually found the book VERY helpful. Maybe, if you've had previous pregnancies and births (as the majority of the negative reviewers had), this book may seem too simplistic or condescending but, having never been pregnant and with no family nearby, I found it incredibly helpful for the very reason that it doesn't assume that the reader knows all the little details about pregnancy. For me, the authors answered many of those "stupid" questions I was too embarassed to ask even my girlfriends because I thought everyone knew the answer but me, and I didn't want to seem naive. I liked the easy question-and-answer format and simply skipped over questions I wasn't interested in at the time or to which I already knew the answer. Personally, when doctors and nurses all too often don't take the time to thoroughly explain medical issues to their patients, I really appreciated the fact that this book covered even the most commonplace issues that first-timers like myself didn't know and often didn't think to ask during a doctor visit. I may not refer to it as much during my second pregnancy, but I found "WTEWYE" invaluable during my first!
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Summary: Won't buy it again for my 3rd pregnancy
Review: This book was my guide through my first pregnancy. Although I guess I ignored what others are calling the "doctor-oriented" advice because I told the delivering OB and her side-kick "expert" to get lost when they recommended an emergency C-section. My son's head was tipped. So what? We - the nurses and I - "talked" him into tucking his head and I had my baby vaginally an hour later. I referred to it a few times during pregnancy number 2, but I didn't let the diet and "what you may (or *must*) be feeling" parts get to me like they did the first time. The diet will indeed whip some guilt on you. Ignore it. Eat well, but have a good time, too. I gave the book away because I thought I wouldn't get pregnant again and...well...the best laid plans... But I'm not re-purchasing this book. It was a good referece for first time moms, especially if you're like me and you don't scare easily. The folks who say it is condescending and scary are right. I'm fortunate that my mom is an RN and taught me through example to question the medical community. For an experienced, educated mom, the book is not a worthwhile reference. I'm going to take some of the other recommendations and buy "The Girlfriend's Guide..." this time and have some *fun*!
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Summary: A Bad, Bad Book
Review: I am greatly relieved to find that others found WTEWYE as awful as my entire birth group and I did. When the subject of what pregnancy books people were reading was raised, each woman present had either borrowed or had been given WTEWYE and had completely detested it: the condescending tone, the stuffy, doctor-centered attitude, the fascination with medical technology, the fear-based anecdotes and time-consuming, energy-sapping, unnecessary recommendations and advice. I gave this book one star only because the form required me to fill in the field, and I do so under protest. Luckily, there are many other interesting books on the market. Among my favorites for bringing up baby are the books by Penelope Leach. Her writing and attitude is loving and sensible and reassuring to first time parents who need to learn to trust themselves and to take the time to fall in love with their kids.
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Summary: Read any book but this
Review: This is absolutely, no holds barred, the worst pregnancy book available. Avoid it all costs. Not only is much of the information inaccurate the writing and organization are terrible, the author is condescending and pedantic. It's words and advice are geared toward making expectant moms feel frightened, stupid, and unable to make their own choices. It also offers tips that put the mother in danger . Avoid this book. Instead pick up A Good Birth, A Safe Birth. It is much better, very empowering, and provides more accurate information.
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Summary: Patronizing
Review: I bought this and What To Eat When You're Expecting and found both to be patronizing, simplistic and narrow-minded. No woman could eat that way--at least not any normal woman with a normal life. I ended up feeling guilty and inadequate. I stopped consulting these books, started consulting other, less dogmatic, more sympathetic books, and had a beautiful, healthy baby, born at home in 2 hours. No thanks to their cutesy drivel.
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