Rating: 
Summary: Highly recommended
Review: I purchased or was given three pregnancy books and this was by far the best. The others were written by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (my husband is an OB/GYN) and What to Expect . . . I did not like the organization or content of What to Expect . . . and the ACOG book was a little skimpy on the practical questions I had. Pregnancy for Dummies was funny and answered all my questions with medically appropriate advice, according to my husband whose medical opinion I highly respect. It is light-hearted at times, which I liked a lot, but still provided serious and complete advice - not for those without a sense of humor though! All in all, a very good choice, especially for first time mothers.
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Summary: Didn't like the tone
Review: I realize that Dummies books are supposed to be fun, but this one can be just plain silly at times. At one point, the authors suggest that when a woman is in transition, her husband should "promise her some expensive jewelry...promise to do all the cooking and cleaning for the next year...do whatever she says, even if she tells you to shut up" and so on. I found this a little condescending and silly, as did my husband.I don't think the problem is with the authors, however. I think that pregnancy simply isn't a topic that lends itself well to a Dummies book. I had similar misgivings about the Idiot's Guide to Bringing Up Baby, too. I think some subjects are best handled in a format other than Dummies and Idiot's Guides. Now if someone would just write the Smart Yet Neurotic Woman's Guide to Pregnancy, that would be the book for me!
Rating: 
Summary: A bit disappointing
Review: I'm a great fan of Dummies books--but not this one. There are too many holes in the book: the authors only give superficial treatment to such important issues as preconception health, work-related issues (e.g. how to tell your boss you're pregnant), the implications of taking various types of drugs during pregnancy, and the role that doulas and midwives can play in prenatal care and labor support. Worst of all, the chapter on pregnancy loss failed to address the important physical and psychological issues involved: how to cope with your grief, the physical aftermath of pregnancy loss, when it's safe to start trying to conceive again, and how to cope with the stress of a subsequent pregnancy. The tone was also pretty heavy--even a little dry--as compared to your average Dummies book. I was hoping for a book with a bit more personality. If you're looking for a comprehensive pregnancy book that's strong on content, pick up The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby by John Sussman and Ann Douglas. If you're looking for a book with lots of style, pick up The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy. Unfortunately, this book doesn't have much to offer in terms of content or style.
Rating:
Summary: A Good Resource
Review: I'm an expectant mother, and I found the presentation of this book to be extremely helpful. The information is thorough, no-nonsence, written in plain English, and is fun to read. i would highly recommend this book to anyone who is pregnanct or is looking to become pregnant.
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Summary: The author is my doctor
Review: I'm lucky enough to have Dr. Stone assist me with my twin pregnancy, the book is great for those who can't actually see her. She doesn't take the fearful, doom-and-gloom approach (my gripe with other pregancy books), but has excellent information on how to have a baby safely.
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Summary: A refreshing change from What to Expect
Review: It's nice to see a pregnancy book that doesn't take itself too seriously. These authors aren't afraid to have a little fun along the way. You won't want this to be your only pregnancy book, since it tends to gloss over a lot of important issues, but it makes a good read for expectant parents who aren't too proud to admit that they don't have a clue about what pregnancy is all about. If you buy the Dummies guide to this, that, and the next thing, you'll want to add this book to your collection, too. My only criticism is that the book isn't likely to score too many points with Dads. They're given their own five page chapter that tends to spoonfeed and condescend to them ("Remember that after you arrive on the labor floor, all attention is focused on Mom, not you."), but other than that they're pretty much ignored.
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Summary: Pretty good but not all that.
Review: Overall this is a decent book. I like its no-nonsense approach to what changes a woman's body goes through during pregnancy, what things to look out for physically, and what types of things are checked by the doctor at typical office visits.
However, based on the title, I expected it to be more comprehensive than it was. This book was almost exclusively medical information and I wanted to know other things like, when does one normally start taking birthing classes, when should one start buying things for the baby, choosing a hospital, and other basic topics.
I understand if that wasn't the scope of this book, but, based on the description, it should have been.
Rating:
Summary: Extremely well organized and useful
Review: Pregnancy for Dummies is an excellent resource for the journey of pregnancy. It is extremely well organized, including a chapter on things to think about and prepare for before you get pregnant as well as a chapter on what to do with the baby once he/she is here! It is also very well written... with humor and anecdotes. I believe it is written by two OB/GYNs - a man and a woman who has had children of her own. Like the others below, I too found it superior to "What to Expect" which was pretty dry, and in a Q&A format that might not appeal to everyone. I'm not sure why the reader below freaked out about scheduled inducing, but you have to remember the book is written by doctors... inducing is convenient for them as well as perhaps the parents! Anyway, you won't go wrong with this book.
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Summary: Well worth it!
Review: Really smart, thorough, and intelligently-organized. It answered all my questions about pregnancy and it was pretty entertaining, too. I found it much more useful than What To Expect.
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Summary: Huh?
Review: Should we really encourage "dummies" to reproduce?
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