Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn, Revised and Updated : The Complete Guide

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Summary: good for all mothers
Review: This book helped me a lot. I was having problem during pregnancy and with this book, I found ways and information on how to take care of myself and my baby. Good for all mothers...

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Summary: Very thorough but too dry and politically correct
Review: This book is very comprehensive and contains a lot of useful charts and checklists, but it makes for a fairly dry read. It also is written in a very politically correct tone so you're left feeling like there's only one right way to have your baby, the authors' way. I can't recommend this book to other moms.

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Summary: Very thorough but too dry and politically correct
Review: This book isn't any different from many other pregnancy books that are out there. If you know nothing about pregancy and childbirth this book would be a good starting point, but it tries to cover too much info in too short a book. There is almost nothing about pregnancy itself. I would recommend one like "Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week" instead.

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Summary: This is like every other pregnancy book.
Review: This book isn't any different from many other pregnancy books that are out there. If you know nothing about pregancy and childbirth this book would be a good starting point, but it tries to cover too much info in too short a book. There is almost nothing about pregnancy itself. I would recommend one like "Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week" instead.

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Summary: Very organized, helpful tables, great reference
Review: This book was my primary reference during pregnancy. All of my possible choices and outcomes are listed in organized tables. Invaluable when writing a birth plan. All childbirth procedures are described with pros and cons. Everything explained well - they treat the reader like an intelligent person who wants to understand the whole process and make intelligent choices. Highly recommended.

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Summary: A Great Resource for Expectant Moms
Review: This book was my primary resource during my first pregnancy. It is very detailed but easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone who is expecting, or partners of those expecting.

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Summary: Excellent, used by us as text for childbirth classes!
Review: This is a comprehensive, well written book, which is used at the hospital where I work as text for our Community Education Childbirth classes. I am even trying to find the book in Spanish, because it is so useful to us! The price is right, too.

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Summary: I love this book!
Review: This is the ONLY book a pregnant woman needs. I used it 4 years ago when pregnant with my son and now with this pregnancy. Everything is covered! It's precise, easy to read, and doesn't treat me like i'm an idiot. If your pregnant or know someone who is - get this book!

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Summary: The section on birth is the best I've read!
Review: Though there are plenty of other books with more information on your pregnancy, this book is by far the best childbirth guide and preparation I've yet to come across. Wonderful tips to follow in readying yourself for birth.

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Summary: The book to educate and empower.
Review: We all dream of the perfect birth. For me it included no epidural, quick birth, and no tearing. This, however, was not the case. Eventhough things didn't go as planned I was prepared for everything that happened and the experience, none the less, was wonderful. This book, which was recommended by my doula, gave me many insights into what was going on with my body and baby during my pregnancy, delivery and post partom. My mother in-law told me I knew too much going in to my delivery (referring to the knowledge I gained from all my reading). But I firmly believe there is empowerment through education. I think it is much better knowing than to go in not knowing like they did years ago. We are of a generation of educated and empowered women. This book will assist you in taking control of your birth and pregnancy. I recommend reading as much as possible, it's good to get different perspectives but if you were to read only one book this would be the one!