by S. Jarvis, Joanne Stone, Keith Eddleman, Mary Duenwald
from Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
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Editorial ReviewIn Pregnancy For DummiesDr Sarah Jarvis takes the reader through pregnancy,trimester bytrimester,following the baby's growth and describing medical issues that might ensue. This UK edition includes information on: * Getting the best care from the NHS for you and your baby * Welfare benefits for mothers and mums to be. * The newborn baby * Taking care of yourself after delivery * Choosing breast- or bottle-feeding * Special considerations,such as age, multiple births, complications, illness New ultrasound techniques,such as 4D * Working while pregnant and deciding when to return * Considering "alternative birth"procedures * Selecting and using an infant car seat * Preparing home,family and siblings for new baby * Caring for a premature child This book's title sure sounds a little scary, but as its often-hilarious testimonials from first-time parents show, expectant parents frequently feel really stupid. Like the vast majority of For Dummies books, this one is supremely organized and indexed to help you find the answer to most any question, especially the embarrassing ones you may be reluctant to ask your doctor ("Is it okay to have sex in the last trimester?" "How long does it take the ugly conehead effect to go away after birth?") and the more serious ones ("Can I breast-feed while I'm on the Pill?"). Unlike many pregnancy books, this one has plenty of helpful information for the mother's partner, including ways to deal with vicious mood swings, helpful tips for preparing for childbirth class, and seven tricks for easing her labor pain--even if she's threatening that you'll never have sex again. Besides chapter after chapter of information about pregnancy's physical aspects and how to stay comfortable during the next 40 weeks, there's also plenty of advice on emotional issues--from learning how to say "hands off!" to the pesky people who want to rub your belly to coping with postpartum blues. Some readers may be offended by the book's slightly warped sense of humor (example: "breast engorgement really sucks"), but the authors never treat serious topics in an off-base way. The book's definitely geared toward first-time parents, but for moms and dads confused by the many new medical tests and modern options (such as the doula [pregnancy coach] dilemma or decision to freeze the baby's umbilical cord or not), there's a fine education to be had between this book's covers.
Customer Reviews:
- Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
- Great book!
I bought this book for my first pregnancy. It was very helpful and simple enough for the "newbie" pregnant woman to understand without too many scary details!
- read this book with caution!
please read this book with a skeptical mind. or at least just know that it is skewed very heavily towards a technocratic approach to childbirth. readers should be warned that the information is coming from two obstetricians with a very strong medically-oriented bias. as was pointed out by another reviewer, i found some statements that are absolutely not true: one is the authors' claim that pitocin does not lead to more painful contractions; the second is that giving birth in the lithotomy position (on your... more info
- Don't Bother
A truly "dumb" book - there are several other pregnancy guides that are much more useful (and still easy to navigate).
- Best pregnancy resource I've found!
I love the for dummies books and this book was no exception. These books are great to read from cover to cover or you can read any segment and find just the bit of information you're looking for. I feel very prepared for my pregnancy and know what to expect and when I should be on the phone with my doctor. I've recommended it to all of my pregnant friends and I would recommend it to anyone else who is pregnant or who is trying to become pregnant.
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