Planning for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

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Summary: Very good reference
Review: Everyone knows that it's very important to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy, but sometimes it's hard to find out exactly what you're supposed to be doing! While this book is a very good reference, my only quibble is with the style. It's written in a fairly dry manner and it's not always easy to locate the information that you need in a hurry. If you read this book and you want to know more, you might want to pick up The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby by John R. Sussman, M.D., and Ann Douglas. It is packed with useful medical information and it's written in a fun, readable style.

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Summary: Planning for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Review: I was a little disappointed with this book. I was looking for user-friendly, in depth information, and it didn't quite make it. Although it is more recent than John Sussman's books, it is certainly not easier to read.

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Summary: Good for a first-timer
Review: Okay, I will admit that in the beginning it can be a bit cumbersome. If you can make it through the first couple of chapters and familiarize yourself with the flow of the writing, it can be quite enjoyable. I purchased it because of the low price and it was well worth the money. The content was satisfying and lacked the pretentious agendas found in other pregnancy books. Keep in mind, though, it should be balanced with illustrative books.

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Summary: This is a good book
Review: Since it has been my experience that you usually have to buy more than one pregnancy book to get all of the information you seek about pregnancy and related issues, I found this book to be direct and easy to read. It covers issues that other popular books do not. Since every person is different, I believe it is impossible to find a book that covers every concern you may have. This book is very informative, without being difficult to understand. The fact that it is written by The American College of Ob and Gyn helps too.

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Summary: Covers the basics
Review: This book is pretty simple and basic. It covers all areas of pregnancy but not too much in depth. Its a good book if you want a basic book to refere to for things. Or you are pregnant for the first time and need to learn all the basics. I purchased other books along with this one for more in depth info on matters that were important to me. Overall this book is easy to read and I enjoyed reading it to review the basic stuff I need to know about pregnancy.

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Summary: This is a good book
Review: This book was nice to read, but a little boring. If you listened in biology class then this book is not for you. Just your basic stuff really. If you want a good informative read with really helpful information (especially for 1st timers) then Conception, Pregnancy and Birth (Dr. Miriam Stoppard) is a wonderful book, with helpful information on excersise, newborn care and wonderful pictures!!

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Summary: Good for the price, but a bit text book.
Review: This book was nice to read, but a little boring. If you listened in biology class then this book is not for you. Just your basic stuff really. If you want a good informative read with really helpful information (especially for 1st timers) then Conception, Pregnancy and Birth (Dr. Miriam Stoppard) is a wonderful book, with helpful information on excersise, newborn care and wonderful pictures!!