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

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Summary: Good preconception reference
Review: This book is a really solid guide to preconception health. The authors do a good job of summarizing a lot of key medical data on this topic. I only have two minor quibbles with the book: there's a lot of "filler" (topics that aren't really related to preconception health, but that seem to have been thrown in to make the book a bit meatier) and sometimes the book isn't organized as well as it might have been. That wouldn't stop me from recommending the book to others, however, which is why I've given it four stars.

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Summary: Great for the Planners
Review: This book is great! There aren't many books out there for those who want to make sure they are on the right track to pregnancy. I highly recommend this to people who like to make to do lists and are extremely organized. Those type of people will really like this book because it helps you to be organized and answer questions when you aren't sure.
It is very easy to read from beginning to end but also easy to flip pages to find the answer that you are looking for. There are several sections that are for if you have preexisting conditions but they are easy enough to flip over. Helps you calm any fears about conceiving and is there for you when you can't get to the doctor.

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Summary: Worked for us!
Review: This book is very comprehesive, well-organized, and easy to read. It reinforced many things I knew - but whenever I thought of a question, all I had to do was open the book for an answer. I would, of course, suggest meeting with your doctor to talk about your family planning - but this book is a great supplement to your doctor's recommendations. 4 months later - we are expecting!

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Summary: This book is useful but all claims have not been proven.
Review: This book really freaked me out. I learned a lot, but concluded from my readings that no one is fit to have a child and that everyone interested in conceiving should have been raised in a bubble. The book uses the theory that you are better safe then sorry, but all of the claims are not backed up scientifically. My recommendation is to read the book and not take it too seriously, then make a prenatal appointment with a gynecologist. The doctor will put your mind at ease.

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Summary: A comprehensive guide to preconception health planning
Review: This is a solid guide to preconception health planning. Highly recommended to would-be parents.

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Summary: Not bad
Review: This is light reading. I read it cover to cover in about a day. Like other reviewers have mentioned, a lot of it is really basic. Don't smoke, don't do drugs, do lose weight if you are overweight. I did like the descriptions of vitamins and minerals, and the part where they make some healthy menus is pretty good as well, but it didn't tell me a lot I didn't know. I think it was pretty good, but nothing fabulous that I would tell someone they HAVE to read.