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Summary: Very inaccurate information
Review: The chapter on excercise is absolutely misleading. The author not only says that excercise can endanger your pregnancy but even hints that out of shape flabby women might actually have easier labors! If you read this book, PLEASE take it with a grain of salt and remember that author is NOT an expert by any means.
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Summary: The Worst, most Horrifyng Book on Pregnancy
Review: I am pregnant with my first baby, excited and, obviously, clueless. I thought this would be the perfect book for me. After reading the entire thing, I am scared out of my mind. It was nothing but negative, as if pregnancy were the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone. Even when the author talks about seeing the baby for the first time, her emphasis is on how ugly he or she will be. I realize that her aim is to be truthful, which she is, but can't she find anything to be happy about? She seems to be one of those women who hate their children for giving them stretch marks and extra pounds. If you are looking for an upbeat, caring guide to pregnancy, this is NOT it.
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Summary: Ridiculous and Offensive
Review: This book was a gift from a friend and I am sure that her intentions were good. It is supposedly funny but I am shocked that any woman would find it helpful, much less "a must have". The author gives a very negative view of pregnancy. In fact, I don't recall even one positive point throughout the entire book unless you think her suggestion not to exercise is positive. She attempts to be funny but I was insulted. She even goes so far as to suggest that any woman who returns to her pre-pregnancy weight faster than she did (9 months postpartum) is throwing up her meals! My husband and I were both disgusted by her negative and narrow-minded opinions (that included absolutely no medical support or knowledge). This woman needs a reality check because her experiences with pregnancy are either exaggerated or much worse than those of most women. This book is not meant for a woman who wishes to enjoy her pregnancy with her supportive and loving husband. This book is for the superficial "celebrity wife" whose only concern is her appearance and sexual appeal to her superficial husband and obstetrician.
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Summary: Girlfriend's Guide - Not so funny or reassuring
Review: I found the "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" not so funny or reassuring, as it claims to be. Perhaps it may be reassuring to women have had similar pregnancy experiences as the author, but for first-timers it is scary and depressing. Suggestions such as you will be too tired for sex and your husband should tune into the Playboy channel... your mother should be close to your children because your relationship with her will likely last longer than yours with your husband... your husband will have sex with you out of pity because he can't be attractted to you when you weigh more than him.. the author's stong opinion against exercising during pregnancy because she thinks you will get fat anyway... during the second trimester people won't be able to tell that you are pregnant but they will talk behind your back about how fat you are... and you would be very "brave" to wear a bathing suit during pregnancy because cellulite looks worse during pregnancy... these, among other strong and negative opinions throughout the book may not be so reassuring to a first-timer. I found the author's attempt to be "funny" was more sarcastic and depressing. Not to mention that there was absolutely no medical information in the book. I have tossed this book aside and gone back to "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and "Your Pregnancy Week by Week", both of which I find much more informative, complete with medical information and a positive outlook on the months to come in pregnancy.
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Summary: best gift for a pregnant friend
Review: I was told about this book by one of my pregnant cousins, she loved it because it didn't sugar-coat pregnancy. It explained the things that happens to a women's body in a straight-forward and humorous manner. Since then I have given to everyone of my "pregnant girlfriends" and they've loved it! Vicki Iovine rocks!
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Summary: The hardest I laughed in 40 weeks
Review: I loved this book. Finally a book that wasn't so serious. The sarcasm in this book kept me laughing every time I picked it up. I still fish through it and my son is one and a half. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to really enjoy their pregnancy and laugh!
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Summary: This BOOK IS FABULOUS!!!
Review: I got mine yesterday and have read half of it already. It is wonderful, humourous and just makes me feel like I am not the ONLY ONE!!!!!! Whoever doesn't think this book is funny needs to get a sense of humor. It is meant to be humorous. I can relate to every single part I have read so far. It is just what I needed right now and helps you to feel more "normal" in this very "odd" time..I just love it and can't wait to share it will all of my Girlfriends!
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Summary: The best pregnancy book ever
Review: This is my favorite pregnancy book . this is the book that all pregnancy woman should have. I don't know how I would have gotten through the whole thing without it...highly recommended.I also recommend " Babytales: a pregnancy companion" by M.S. Woodson
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Summary: Exactly what it claims to be
Review: This book is exactly what it claims to be a light-hearted funny girlfriends' guide to pregnancy. I found it humorous and a quick read, but also very informative and I did learn a few (medical) things that the other books didn't tell me. You should definately supplement this pregnancy guide with one that is written with by someone with a medical backround. I liked 1000 Questions About Your Pregnancy. This one gives you the inside track on what your girlfriends would tell you, if only you would ask.
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Summary: Read it for the humor and little else!
Review: This book is not for women who want reliable information about pregnancy and birth choices. The author has poor and dangerous advice. Some of her claims are absolutely ludicrous. She actually says that C-sections are great, and that pregnancy is a time when you have an excuse not to exercise. She focuses a great deal on your pregnancy appearance. She's almost obsessive about how gaining weight and getting fat make you ugly. She even goes so far as to say she sympathizes with her husband for not finding her attractive when she's pregnant. (And this from a woman who was a pre-preganncy size 4, and the biggest she got was size 10!) This information is completely detrimental. Don't believe it. She's also completely dismissive of women who seek more natural childbirth, claiming they're "frontier women with something to prove." Again, her claims are ridiculous, close-minded, and ignorant. The book isn't a total waste. You just have to know that you're buying a book for HUMOR and not for information. Her discussion about the wild mood swings of pregnancy will have you laughing out loud. However, I have to say that for the laughs this book may give you, I doubt it's worth the money. Borrow a copy from a "girlfriend" instead. And while you're at it, read The Birth Book by Dr. Sears.
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