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What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
I really enjoyed all the information this book supplied during my first pregnancy and am looking forward to it again for my second. I found myself going back to this book, at least monthly, because it lists "what you may be feeling" and "what the baby is doing/looks like". I found this very informational especially with my first pregnancy because you just don't know what to expect when expecting. One nice thing is that it also has a 'dad' section, for the Dad to read.I RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL NEW MOMS AND DADS!!
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
First- time parents are always looking for answers to questions and they often seek the guidance offered via publications and periodicals. "What to Expect when You're Expecting" is the book chosen most often to fulfill this task. It contains advice, facts, visuals, and lists to help new parents find the answers to the mysteries of pregnancy.This book is written in an outline format and it is broken into five different sections. The area that new readers turn to most frequently is Part 2, because this is where the book breaks out the different months of pregnancy and lets you know what you should expect at each stage. Months one through nine each have their own chapter and they explain things like what changes a woman might be feeling at each stage; the size of the baby; what tests to run during a visit to the doctor; and much more.I am a new parent and I found this guide to be very useful and informative. I like the lists and the outline- style format with its bulleted text, boldface, and italics to separate similar statements and facts for easy reference. I also like the fact that the guide pays attention not just to numbers and statistics, but also to the emotional side of things, letting you know what bodily changes will take place for a woman and how it can affect her relationship with her spouse.This book is very helpful but I can see how some people will find it too basic to take seriously. Those who have already experienced a previous pregnancy or two will probably write this book off as being too simplistic. This is a valid point, since this book is generally concerned with covering the most important questions that first time moms and dads want answered. Still, I think it can be helpful as a general reference guide, even for those who already know what to expect. No one can remember everything, and this guide can help to fill in the blanks about pregnancy issues.Another thing that needs to be emphasized is that the lists for specific months of one's pregnancy are not necessarily true for all people. For example, the list of possible changes to how one is feeling is not going to be one- hundred percent true for every woman. Lists like this one only illustrate possible changes that might occur at the time. And even though the book clearly states that these are only possible changes, there are still some (particularly first- time moms) who will read this and get nervous, thinking there is something wrong with them because they are not experiencing exactly what the book says.Overall, this book is still one of the better ones on the market for those who want to know more about their pregnancy and "what to expect". It is probably the best- selling of its kind and it makes a good choice of gifts for the parent to be. I referred to mine many times over the course of the nine months and it proved to be a valuable resource for finding answers to the many questions that arise during this exciting time in a person's life.
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
I am almost complete with my first trimester. This is the time of pregnancy where every week of your progression seems like a huge milestone. This book lumps weeks together, making the expected mother feel as if there is really nothing special from one week to the next. I have to disagree with this approach. I am eager to learn every new thing; and if I could, I would learn about every single day. I would recommend Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition over this book. Each week has a new picture of development, along with an object to compare the size of the fetus. My child is currently a small plum! :)I also agree with one of the reviewers that a lot of the pregnancy books out there are extremely medically oriented. I found the Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives to be much more exciting and holistic. But keep in mind, even this book is written by MDs.
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
I want to say up front that I only read pieces of this book. Yes, me, a man. But my wife was expecting and there were times that I had to figure out what in the heck was going on. So, I read. For this, the book was really helpful. I won't say it was a lifesaver, but it was really helpful. My wife found it a lifesaver, though.A book highly recommended by "Dad"!---Reviewed by Dayne Sherman,Author of a new novel, Welcome to the Fallen Paradise
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
I must say that this book is a godsend, as I am a first time mom-to-be, and had no idea what to expect with being pregnant. The book walks you through the changes both you and the baby experience each month, with a comprehensive look into questions that may arise with the barrage of changes that come your way. The book also has a section on diet and exercise as well as complications during pregnancy. I found the last section helpful to determine that my endless worries were nothing but that, the worries of a new and inexperienced mom. This book has served as a great reference to calm my worries, a starting point for questions to ask your OB/GYN, to prepare for the months and changes ahead, and to enjoy the amazing time and changes of being pregnant. I recommend this book to any mom-to-be (especially a first timer) who needs some answers, guidance and a little comfort along the way.
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 3rd Edition
I am entering my ninth month and have read a lot of books on pregnancy, taken classes, collected magazine articles but I would have missed so much if I hadn't had this book. Every single question I had about weird things happening with my body, emotional issues or questions about the stages of growth of the fetus were answered in this book. I found that the clarity and amount of information provided allowed me to be more peaceful during my pregnancy. Instead of calling my OB all the time, I was able to refer to the book and relax.Some of the reviewers indicate that this book has made them more anxious. In my own experience, this book has made me much more serene. If being prepared and informed helps you be more relaxed, then this is the book for you.