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by: Heidi E. Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway

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Average Rating: Rating: - Not Worth the Money in the Internet Age I bought this book because it is supposed to be the "standard" for pregnancy guides, but I quickly discovered that I could get all of its advice -- and more -- from the Internet for free, so "clueless" and "first-time" mothers should save their money for an extra package of diapers and go surfing for basic information. Futhermore, while many of my fellow reviewers warn that the book's preachy diet is not helpful for larger women, I found it to be equally unhelpful for skinny ones. The writers assume a lot about your weight gain and metabolism -- none of which fit me! Most of the book's "helpful advice" is: 1) x symptom is normal; 2) x symptom can be helped by following our completely impractical diet; and 3) other than join the food police, you can't do anything about x symptom, but cheer up! It only lasts nine months. On an aesthetic note, I LOATHE the cover of this book. The schlocky pastel world of maternity and baby things often makes me wonder why I decided this was a good idea. Yuck! Rating: - Very Helpful and Comforting I can't believe that some women find this book scary! I guess if you still have your "pregnancy innocence" it could be shocking to discover that problems can arise. However, I went through 3 years of infertility prior to conceiving our first baby. I was already well aware that things can and do go wrong in reproduction, so I entered pregnancy scared and paranoid. This book helped calm my fears. It addresses symptoms and problems in a clear, calm manner. In other books I've read, I felt like the authors were very condescending and "patting me on the head" saying "don't worry your pretty little head about that. That rarely happens." WTEWYE doesn't do that. They clearly explain "normal pregnancy" while realizing that not all pregnancies are without some complications. The attitude is more like: "Yes, most pregnancies are low-risk and perfect. Yours probably will be too. BUT, sometimes problems occur. These are the symptoms. Here's what can be done about it." Forewarned is forearmed. The diet section is MUCH improved over earlier editions. It's a kinder, gentler and far more realistic view of pregnancy nutrition. They acknowledge the psychological need for treats and that having a donut isn't going to doom your pregnancy. :) Rating: - Agony Guys - if someone told you to buy this in order to be a supportive husband, then, like me, you'll do it regardless of this review. Yes, it contains useful information about pregnancy, but if you are like me then picking it up will be more labor than delivery of your child. The authors' problem is trying to cover every conceivable ache and pain associated with pregnancy, and there are ALOT, and provide a technical explanation while dumbing it down so the average kindergartener would not get overwhelmed reading it. There are much better books on the market; save your cash.

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