Before Your Pregnancy: A 90 Day Guide for Couples on How to Prepare for a Healthy Conception

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Summary: Preconception info is very good, conception info isn't
Review: If you're looking for detailed information on preconception health (e.g., the role of genetics in planning a healthy pregnancy, what herbal products are contraindicated during pregnancy, and so on), this is a very good book. But if you're looking for useful information on what you can do to increase your chances of conceiving quickly, you won't find it here. The authors only devote ten pages to the subject of "how to get pregnant", offering a very watered down version of the conception/fertility information you will find in other books such as The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas and Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. So if you purchase a copy of this book, you'll also want to order copies of Douglas' and Weschler's books, too.

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Summary: My pregnancy/preconception trio
Review: Just wanted to second the recommendation of another reviewer, who suggested that this book be teamed up with "The Mother of All Pregnancy Books." I agree that the two books work well together. You might also consider adding "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" to the mix. Those are my three favorite pregnancy/preconception books.

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Summary: My pregnancy/preconception trio
Review: Just wanted to second the recommendation of another reviewer, who suggested that this book be teamed up with "The Mother of All Pregnancy Books." I agree that the two books work well together. You might also consider adding "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" to the mix. Those are my three favorite pregnancy/preconception books.

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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: My husband and I bought this book a few months ago when we were getting ready to start trying to conceive, and we found it very informative without being too dry. It not only tells you what to do to start preparing (mentally and physically), but it tells you why. A really thorough look at vitamins and nutrition was my favorite part, along with a nice set of exercises that I should be doing more often now that we've conceived (!). This book gives you way more than the standard "quit drinking and smoking", although of course that advice is there too. Highly recommended.

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Summary: VERY HELPFUL BOOK
Review: My husband and I thought that this book was exceptionally well written and very helpful for us as first time parents. Would definately recommend for other people.

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Summary: Great for planning and peace of mind
Review: My husband and I were so excited to start planning for our first pregnancy and we wanted to know we were preparing our bodies in the best way we could. Before Your Pregnancy was so thorough and helpful in answering our questions and educating us on things we didn't know to ask our doctor about. It gave us great peace of mind. We are now past the first trimester and still find ourselves referring to the book for the items that help both before and during pregnancy especially the nutrition, vitamin, and medication sections. It's very well organized to be able to find a the info you need when you have a question. I've also found that many relatives and girlfriends who are ready for kids have loved it as a gift. I'm sure this book has helped many moms have healthier pregnancies and babys.

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Summary: Gettin' ready to have a baby
Review: There is so much great info in this book that I don't think anyone should even THINK about getting pregnant without reading it first. I initially purchased "Before your Pregnancy" and the Dr. Sussman book (Before you Conceive). After reviewing both of them, I decided on this one due to its pleasant and reader-friendly format. It covers all aspects from family history to even what kind of herbal teas to stay away from. Definately have a highlighter handy to mark important stuff! The Dr. Sussman book is also very good, but I found it dedicated way to many chapters on genetics, family illnesses, and disorders. "Before your Pregnancy" gives a great deal of info on these topics also, but not an overkill. So if your on a budget like I am and can't afford to buy every book out there, this is a great book to buy. After reading this book, I feel very prepared to get started trying. I also recommend purchasing "Before..." with the Mother of All pregnancy...they go really good together.

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Summary: Gettin' ready to have a baby
Review: There is so much great info in this book that I don't think anyone should even THINK about getting pregnant without reading it first. I initially purchased "Before your Pregnancy" and the Dr. Sussman book (Before you Conceive). After reviewing both of them, I decided on this one due to its pleasant and reader-friendly format. It covers all aspects from family history to even what kind of herbal teas to stay away from. Definately have a highlighter handy to mark important stuff! The Dr. Sussman book is also very good, but I found it dedicated way to many chapters on genetics, family illnesses, and disorders. "Before your Pregnancy" gives a great deal of info on these topics also, but not an overkill. So if your on a budget like I am and can't afford to buy every book out there, this is a great book to buy. After reading this book, I feel very prepared to get started trying. I also recommend purchasing "Before..." with the Mother of All pregnancy...they go really good together.

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Summary: Love this book!!!
Review: This a great book. Well researched and divided into easy to find topic groups/chapters. If I had one recommedation, it would be a suggested list of vitamin manufacturers. I have not been able to find one that meets all of her recommendations.

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Summary: In-depth Resource
Review: This book has been a great resource for my husband and me. We first heard about the book when we saw it quoted in TIME magazine. I have found it to be valuable resource in planning for conception. This is now an exciting time for us as we hope to be "expecting" soon. I cannot thank the authors enough for the guidance and support their book has given me. Anyone planning to have a baby should have this book!