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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth by Michele Isaacs Gliksman, Theresa Foy Digeronimo ISBN: 0-02-863104-8 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 14 June, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: too condescending
Comment: OK - so its called the Idiots Guide, but who knew they would literally write it for the simpleminded? But before I go on to detail my problems with this book, I will say, the sections where they go week by week, detailing whats happening with the developing baby are good - nice illustrations and lists of development milestones. The section telling you what to expect at the doctors is good.
However - the diet and nutrition section - uugh! Here's an interesting "fact" - if you can cut something in half, it counts as two portions" huh? Or "did you know you can buy measuring cups in kitchen stores" - no, really? Then they also resort to the usual scare tactics - telling you that babies have been born "addicted to caffiene" - "it's true" and basically come up with a "reason" for cutting out practically all drinks but water. There's lots more but I think I've made my point.
I really dislike books that treat pregnancy as an illness. While expectant mothers should be aware of the new restrictions they face, most healthy people need make only relatively minor modifications during pregnancy, and don't need the added stress of worrying if they feel like a diet soda on occasion.
For a more relaxed view, try Vicki Iovines book, the Girlfriends Guide.
Rating: 5
Summary: Dr. Gliksman has no equal!
Comment: I agree with you, James! Dr. Gliksman is the best doctor I've ever had! She delivered both of my daughters by c-section (for different reasons). You can't ask for a kinder, more understanding OB. If you live in Bergen County, NJ and are not her patient, than you're nuts. Her book is wonderful, too!
Rating: 5
Summary: Practical and down to earth book
Comment: This book tells you all - from insurance to first weeks of your baby.
I and my husband both are very happy with this book.
It provides summaries, key points etc. which makes it easier to get to the core of the issue/problem in mind.
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Title: Pregnancy for Dummies by Joanne Stone, Keith Eddleman, Mary Murray, M.D. Stone ISBN: 0764550748 Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bringing Up Baby by Signe Larson, Kevin Osborn ISBN: 0028619579 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine ISBN: 0671524313 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be by Armin A. Brott, Armin A. Brott ISBN: 0789205386 Publisher: Abbeville Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi E. Murkoff, Heidi Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathaway ISBN: 0761121323 Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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