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(More customer reviews)I bought this book when we decided we wanted a baby.I really wanted to get The Mother of All Baby Books, but my store didn't have it.Turns out, Ann Douglas wrote both books, so it didn't matter.
I found the preconception advice wonderful.It also gives you an overview of what to expect when you're actually pregnant, and breaks it down week by week.There are several helpful charts in the book, such as one that goes over the most common prescription and non-prescription drugs and the effects they have on the baby.There's also information on fertility testing when things don't go as planned.
However, now that I'm 7 months pregnant first time mom-to-be, I find I don't use the book very often.The week-to-week information is great when you want to know what to expect before you get pregnant/just get pregnant, but it's not sufficient information to keep you really informed when you're actually at those critical points.I find that the book is lacking in details on those conditions that can pop up during pregnancy, such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath, etc.These are normal events, but I just wanted more information on what to expect and when to expect these kinds of conditions.
Overall, it's still a great book.I definitely recommend it to those who are trying.However, if you're already pregnant, I recommend Your Pregnancy Week By Week.This has been my favorite book so far.
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The inside scoop for when you want more than the official line
Having a baby is one of life's most joyous--and overwhelming--events. The choices you make now will affect your baby's health long after it is born. How should you change your lifestyle now that you are pregnant? How can you be sure that your baby is developing properly? What should you expect at each doctor's visit? And how on earth will you survive labor?
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