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For thousands of years, Chinese women have trusted traditional Chinese medicine to help them conceive. A recent medical study found that women who augmented Western fertility treatments with TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, doubled their chances of a succesful pregnancy. THE INFERTILITY CURE gives women an effective, natural means of supporting their efforts to get pregnant. Based on techniques and remedies drawn from traditional Chinese medicine, this program shows readers how to increase their overall health and well-being, strengthen the organs and systems vital to reproduction, heal specific conditions that may affect fertility, and even support Western-based reproductive technology such as IVF and hormone therapy. Dr. Lewis' easy-to-follow program begins with diagnosis, using an extensive questionnaire to determine each reader's unique diagnostic category. The next three steps involve bringing a woman's body back into balance through diet, acupressure, and Chinese herbs. By following this program, women will be able to create a welcoming physical and emotional environment for what they desire most: a child.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Resource for Alternative Fertility Treatments.......2007-08-21
I just put my 6 week old son to bed-- the result of following a combination of this books' practices as well as an endocrinologist' testing and -- I believe-- just plain grace from the Lord-- While I am sure you could follow everything to a "T" and not get pregnant, I found her holistic advice to be a great counterpoint to Western medicine's sole focus on getting your eggs, uterine lining, and his sperm to behave-- But I DO think it is important to start any fertility journey by getting tested to be sure that all of your "parts" so to speak are in order. (ie HSG, ultrasound for ovaries and uterine lining, post coital test, etc) What she proposes isn't easy and involves reducing stress, radically changing your diet, and taking gross herbs, but I found all of the treatments would compliment Western medicine. In my personal case, I followed all her advice-- with the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. (I would NEVER attempt to decide myself about the herbs, acu points, etc. ) from reducing stress to diet change. In addition, once I had naturally achieved pregnancy-- I continued treatment and monitoring from my RE for low progesterone.
Good information.......2007-07-23
I bought this book while I was struggling with infertility. I'm happy to say that I finally have a beautiful baby girl. It's been a while since I read this book, but I attribute it to me living a more natural lifestyle and really thinking about how the chemicals around us could have affected my fertility. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a way to help the process along, naturally.
Didn't cure me, but comprehensive nonetheless.......2007-07-18
I can't say that I was cured after reading or applying the information from this book, however, I still suggest this for people in the midst of struggling. One of the things that I really needed when I first began treatments was to feel that I had a sense of control over what felt completely out of my hands. Reading this book gave me that enpowerment. I worked through the surveys and learned an alternative way of thinking about my body. I was then able to take that information to an acupuncturist and have an intelligent conversation about my condition.
While I know very little about TCM, this book was comprehensive and carefully thoughtout. I did not feel overwhelmed by the material and it provided me with an education on an area of fertility treatment that has worked for many others.
The only downside to this book was that it tried to deal with too many possible diagnosis situations. Many of the chapters did not apply to my situation and therefore not necessary for my reading. I did, however, pass the book onto others, making the entire book worthwhile.
Buy before trying to conceive.......2007-07-16
This book is one of the best that I've read regarding fertility. Since it's marketed as "infertility", I didn't read until I had been trying for a while, but recommend this book as one to read BEFORE you start trying to conceive.
Wonderful book and resource!.......2007-07-16
This is wonderful book for both practitioners and laypeople alike. I initially found this book through a patient and have used it extensively with every fertility patient I've seen since then. Dr. Lewis has information that ranges from dietary changes that anyone can get started with immediately to Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns in infertility and acupuncture protocols that any practitioner who uses acupuncture can use. This is also a great book for patients to bring to their doctors, naturopaths or acupuncturists. Acupuncture and (sometimes) herbs are now being encouraged by many mainstream fertility clinics and this book allows me to have much of the information I need at my fingertips.
If you are trying to become pregnant or if you are a practitioner that uses Traditional Chinese Medicine with your patients, this book is a must.
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Less time, more demands, jealous siblings, displaced spouses, bigger bills, and bigger automobiles: given all these cons, why on earth would any sane couple consider having more than one child? Author Joan Leonard deals readers a rather loaded deck of cards as she succinctly describes the joys--but mostly the burdens--of "welcoming" a second child to the family. Despite its sweet title, this little book takes a rather acrid look at the unique challenges second-time moms and dads encounter. Luckily for the reader, Leonard presents plenty of advice from pediatricians, gynecologists, family therapists, and parents who have been through it themselves. Topics cover changes couples face during pregnancy, birth, and all of baby number two's first year.
A confessed firstborn herself, Leonard openly admits she did not enjoy being knocked off her proverbial pedestal when "The Other One," her own baby sister, arrived. Perhaps that's why this former contributing editor to Parent's Magazine and author of Tales from Toddler Hell seems to take such glee in reporting the many stresses and strains caused by adding to the family. Don't expect any gloppy, saccharin-tainted anecdotes from Leonard's contributing parents, either. Their "Tips from the Trenches" offer important food for thought about maternity leave and treating your spouse as a mate rather than as a business partner. Some of Leonard's own advice about appeasing the oldest child--like asking if the newborn can wear his or her outgrown clothes rather than just making it happen--lean a little too far toward spoiling. Most helpful are Leonard's chapters on assessing the first labor and delivery and taking steps to ensure a better one the second time around and her final chapter on effective family management. --Liane Thomas
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Just when you thought you were finally adjusting to being a parent-your stretch marks have faded and you've packed away your nursing bras and maternity clothes-you decide to have a second child. And although you may feel like a parenting expert, the second time around brings its own set of questions, quandaries, and chaos, from tighter finances to new routines. Drawing on the expertise of pediatricians, gynecologists, and family therapists, as well as the anecdotes of mothers everywhere, Twice Blessed covers how to prepare yourself for a different pregnancy and birth, your marriage for another dramatic change, and your child for a new brother or sister. With warmth, inspiration, and humor, Leonard carefully examines the brand new family of four and what to expect as it evolves during the first weeks, the first months, and finally that first year.AUTHORBIO: Joan Leonard is a former contributing editor of Parents magazine and the author of What to Do to Improve Your Child's Manners and Tales from Toddler Hell. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers including Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Glamour, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Parenting, Child, and The New York Times. She lives in Northport, New York, with her husband and two children.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2007-09-15
I bought this book in eager (happy!) anticipation of my second child. However, after only reading the first 7 pages of the book, I stopped. The Author seemed to hyper-focus on all of the negative aspects of being pregnant and took the attitude "why would anyone ever do this again!" I find that pretty silly and immature. You're a Mom. Being a Mom is tough. Get over it, honey.
I wanted a book that talked about some serious differences between my first and second pregnancy - not a book that talked me INTO having the second one. I'm already pregnant... and HAPPY about it!
If you were one of those women who complained about every aspect of being pregnant and then complained about every aspect of being a new Mom, this book is for you! You will be in good company. If you are a strong woman who is confident in your mothering skills and family planning choices, you will find this book negative, trite and immature.
Easy read.......2007-08-19
This is a great book that is easy to read. It helps you get ready for the new little one!
A bit disappointing.......2007-03-08
As I was reading this, I kept waiting for the part where I was going to feel better about having a second child. Instead, I was laid in bed with eyes wide open. It seemed to be all truthful, but I was looking to set my mind at ease and it never happen.
Realistic view, good coverage, I feel much more prepared now.......2006-08-25
I read the other reviews before purchasing the book and was drawn more to it because of the great difference in opinions, either hating or loving the book. I think the book is very good and provides a realistic, balanced view. Instead of being more anxious, negative or even regretful after reading it, I felt calm and more prepared.
Good coverage and worth reading several times. I'd highly recommend it.
Review.......2006-07-27
some very useful hints for older child when bringing baby home. most of it is common sense, but there are some good ideas i am using. Some of the anecdotes are comical.
Note, the content is almost identical to "And Baby Makes Four".
Book Description
Essential guide to the bewildering array of delivery options available.
Customer Reviews:
A must read!.......2007-03-02
I read this book with my first child and I would highly recommend it to anyone! It is valuable information, especially for a first pregnancy! I was armed with enough information to make informative decisions and have the natural birth that I wanted!
fear, uncertainty and doubt .......2005-05-16
The cultural view of 'childbirth as a near death experience' in the U.S. is very real, so I thought I'd comment:
How to read a book: with a mind open to learn. with research abilities. with a desire to explore further when something presented swirls up strong FEELINGS within, the stronger the feelings -> the more is required of self to face an honest effort to discover truth.
Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt: culturally, we have slaughtered the truth that pregnancy is a normal state and childbirth is a normal function of the mature female body. The best kept childbirth secret is that normalacy IS safest for mother and baby, as well as most satisfying....and that for the majority of mothers it really isn't difficult "to have it normal". Yes, there ARE deviances from normal, as well as actual complications, that may place a different spin on the nature of the experience of childbirth, and which may cause normalacy in childbirth to be more difficult or impossible to achieve safetly or with desire. How often does that occur ? Depends on who you ask ! There really is a difference between being delivered (and the support is for the medicalized experience) and giving birth (and the support is for keeping mother comfortable and confident).
Normalacy in childbirth is attainable, is protective and provides A Best Birth, A Safest Birth. To step forth with a bit of free-mind effort in the pursuit of discovery of why this is so~ there are questions such as: What IS normal ? Why is it protective ? What causes some women enjoyment of childbirth without drugs or surgery, while some scream asap (before labor !) for elective paraplegia (aka: epidural) or elective surgery (aka: just take it out) ? Why does the World Health Organization urge the U.S. to return to a midwife-based system of maternity care ?
A Good Birth, A Safe Birth, as well as Obstetric Myths VS. Research Realities and The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (to name a couple) will provide assistance in gaining a meaningful education on the subject of birthing normally.
Biased and Outdated Work by Unqualified Authors.......2003-06-13
The title requires some translation: by "a safe birth," the authors mean "safe from the interference of doctors and nurses," and by "the childbirth experience you want," they mean childbirth with a minimum of interference from doctors or nurses, which they claim is the way most women want it. If you already know that's what you want, this book may seem a bracing pep talk on how to talk back to the medical establishment. However, if you're either unsure how you feel or, worse, if you actually think you'd like some medicinal pain relief during what's widely agreed to be the most painful experience in most women's lives, this book is not for you. I'm not sure how they selected the women they surveyed on birth preferences, but considering that they quoted only about 1 woman who actually wanted drugs rather than having them forced upon her by evil doctors, I have my doubts about their selection methods. In my own experience, I have yet to come upon a woman who got the sort of athletic satisfaction out of the unmitigated pain of labor that seems so common among their interviewees. Most of the women I know seem to think pain hurts, and it'd be nice to have less of it.
The authors claim that interventions by doctors (all sorts of pain medications, inducing labor, episiotomy, and especially caesarean sections) only make childbirth more dangerous for both mother and baby. This seems highly dubious to me, because far more women and babies died during childbirth before these techniques were invented. They back up all their conclusions by citing scientific studies, but neither of them is a scientist, a doctor, a nurse, a public health specialist, an epidemiologist, or a midwife, so I doubt they really have the qualification to do the kind of scientific analysis of birth technologies that they claim to be doing, and I strongly suspect them of cherry-picking studies that support their ideological convictions and ignoring evidence to the contrary.
In addition, a book written in 1992 about childbirth choices is likely to be completely outdated for women giving birth in the age of Damaged Care, I mean Managed Care. To give you a hint of the problem, while the authors mention HMOs, they feel the need to define the term. The health care world has changed, and many of the options they describe may not be options any more.
Great resource.......2003-06-01
I'm pregnant with my first child, and this book did a very thorough job of explaining what to expect in the hospital, why they do the interventions they do, why these interventions might not necessarily lead to the most positive birth experience, etc. I feel more prepared now for what that might come my way during labor, thanks to this book. Anyone who claims that this book is 'unbiased', however, is sadly mistaken! The overwhelming tone of the book is 'hospitals and doctors are evil and must be destroyed'. I agree that the medical establishment intervenes too much in a natural process, but the bashing gets to be a bit much. Also, I found that much of the book's assertions are based on studies from the 1960's and 1970's...I'd like to see something a little more current. A lot can change in 30-40 years!! I still recommend the book, but I wouldn't make it the ONLY childbirth book that you pick up.
Put this on top of your list.......2003-04-24
There are so many (too many) how-to books for pregnant moms to read, and each seems to have a bias, a slant, a message to sell. This is the book you need. I was a midwife in Berkeley for 15 years, and I always included A Good Birth, A Safe Birth on my recommended reading lists for clients. It doesn't preach. It gives straight, evidence-based information. Most of all, it helps women to know what questions to ask - and how to ask them so they'll be assured of straight answers.
Valuable information for everyone associated with childbearing, from moms to doulas to nurses to midwives - and darn, I sure wish a few obstetricians would climb out from behind their desks and read it, too!
Buy it, and buy another one for a pregnant friend.
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Hello, My Name Is Mommy: The Dysfunctional Girl's Guide to Having, Loving (and Hopefully Not Screwing Up) a Baby
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Hilarious, true, and inspirational, Hello, My Name is Mommy is for every pregnant woman and new mother who ever felt helpless and out of control instead of confident and aglow. Lynch taps into her own dysfunctional childhood and fears of becoming a mom to honestly talk real-girl to real-girl about what's really bothering many moms-to-be: -Does a woman's own screwed-up past doom her to repeat the cycle? -If a mommy was raised on raw hot dogs and second-hand smoke can she still be a good mommy? -Kids are kind of germy and gross, but thinking that doesn't make a person a bad mommy -Can a working mommy actually get back to it with Cheerios falling out of the old nursing bra? Dr. Spock may tell moms to trust their instincts, but a Misfit Mommy wants to do everything but. Mommies-to-be who feel like frauds and imposters won't feel alone anymore with this insightful and laugh-out-loud guide.
Customer Reviews:
Hello, my name is Braggart...........2007-02-21
Sheri Lynch's book is more a display of her achievements with a baby in tow rather than a humorous look at motherhood. I kept waiting for the funny, humorous one liners or stories to make me giggle, but instead found myself bored by Lynch's "look at me and what I have achieved" dribble.
Too dysfunctional.......2007-01-19
We're all a little dysfunctional and hope to not screw it up, but this book put so much emphasis on Mom's dysfunctionality that it became not relevant to us "normally screwed up" Moms. I was hoping for humor and good tips, this was not the book.
A Perfect Fit!.......2006-11-29
This is one of my favorite pregnancy/motherhood books! The first time I read it (yes, I've read it more than once in the past month) I laughed out loud the entire time. Sheri has a great ability to talk about serious matters in a lighthearted but helpful way. You won't find a four page list of essential layette items or a step by step guide to changing a diaper but this book has so much more to offer. It will help you discover some pretty profound things about yourself as a woman and a mom, especially if you feel that your own parents fell somewhat short in raising you. It will also help prepare you for the experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. I definitely recommend!
Great gift for a new mom!.......2006-11-10
Great book for during pregnancy or right after the birth of a baby. A funny look at motherhood!
A Must Read..........2006-06-07
for any expectant mother from a dysfunctional background, even if your father never held you at gunpoint, he just wasn't around, I think you can relate to the feelings Lynch describes and it's entertaining, hilarious at times!
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- Best to pre-read and edit according to childs age
- Too much info/words for 14 month old
- does not tell "how the baby got in there" exactly!
- TWO THUMBS UP. . .
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With a little handholding (or paw-holding) from Angus the Answer Dog, Mommy's first-born can be guided happily and intelligently through the often bewildering experience of becoming an older sibling. For children who are about to lose their only-child status (or their youngest-child status, in larger families), this read-aloud book is a treasure. On each two-page spread, Angus asks a question: "Where is the baby?" "How did the baby get in there?" "Can the baby hear and see me?" "Why doesn't Mommy feel well sometimes?" and more, each question anticipating the next. He answers these queries with clarity, sensitivity, and attention to age-appropriateness that will be a huge relief to parents and children. Each section has a little game or idea to help children understand what's happening in their family. The introduction invites parents to add to or edit the information provided, according to their own child-rearing philosophies.
Heidi Murkoff, coauthor of the bestselling pregnancy book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, writes lucidly and honestly in all the books in the tremendously appealing What to Expect series for young children, including What to Expect When You Use the Potty and What to Expect When You Go to the Doctor. Laura Rader's cartoonish illustrations are fun and reassuring. Poor Angus will be dog-eared in no time! (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
Growing Up Just Got Easier ...
With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to children and parents as they tackle life's first experiences together.
Congratulations - you're having another baby! You're excited and a little nervous, but most of all you're wondering how you're going to explain this miraculous, but complex, process to your older, but still very young, child. We're here to help you answer your child's questions about how a baby is created, how it grows, and how it comes out to join the family.
Have fun!
Heidi and Angus
Customer Reviews:
Best to pre-read and edit according to childs age.......2007-09-10
When my husband and I found out we were going to have a second child(complete surprise). Our daughter will be almost 23 months when I should give birth. I have gotten the What to Expect when you are Expecting, and What to Expect the First year. When I saw this book, I knew we should get it. The only thing that I would warn all parents about is that the book is written matter of factly, using all the formal terms for the parts of the body for both men and women. The book does say that you should read it first to edit for your child(but you don't see this warning unless you read the book first). As it was delivered early in the day(stay-at-home mom), I almost read it to my daughter, but when I saw some of the terms used, I decided to read through it while she napped,and because of her young age, I am glad that I did.
Too much info/words for 14 month old.......2007-07-07
I found this book at a discount book store and bought it without reading it. Should have read it first, my fault (it was cheap). It is way too lenghtly for a young child, read it to him for the first time at 14 months old. I realize it says 2-4 years old, but I thought it would be somewhat decent for my son. My son will be 18 months old when the baby arrives. We looked at the pictures and talked about them. I also paraphrased the wording and only read what I thought he could understand. Each section/question and answer has 50 words or more (sections are two pages long).
does not tell "how the baby got in there" exactly!.......2007-02-18
i found it when i was six years old. mom read it to me the night we got it. one sentence is:"daddy's sperm and mommy's ovum join together... like a jigsaw puzzle". It did not tell me how the sperm got in and they come from. i never knew those things until i was almost nine.
p.s. i reccomend it's so amazing and whats the big secret!
TWO THUMBS UP. . . .......2006-02-27
. . . Way Up. This book was helpful to me as well as my daughter. We are expecting #2 in May. My daughter is 6. She has lots of questions. This answered her questions and gave me some good ideas to helo her feel involved with the baby.
We love this book!.......2006-01-06
I love this book for helping explain to my children about how the baby got in mommy's tummy and how it will be coming out. Some reviewers have complained about the book being too in depth and having too many details (some call it 'sex education'), but what I do is only read the sentences that I want to read and leave out the others. My son was only 2 when I started reading the book to him this way. If you read it through yourself first, you can get really good at this and tailer it to your child's level of understanding and the amount of knowledge that you want him/her to have about the subject. Now that I am pregnant again, and my son is 4, I will read it to him and include a few more details that I think he is ready for. It talks about such good topics like that the baby is in the uterus where it stays nice & warm, how the baby gets food, why mommy isn't feeling well sometimes, and that mommy will go to the hospital so that the doctors can help the baby come out. It includes pictures (illustrations) of the baby in the tummy which are of particular interest to young kids. It really is an excellent book if you use it this way.
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Insider tips and advice for men on the roller-coaster ride called pregnancy and childbirth--the ideal gift for any expectant Father's Day
James Barron, two-time dad, has written a funny, down-to-earth, and practical book that every man needs when his wife is expecting a baby. He offers suggestions on what to do (and how to act!) from those first moments of anticipation to the main event, including:
- Helping her deal with her physical and emotional changes
- Early pregnancy sex (getting used to the new constraints)
- Keeping up with insurance papers and other forms
- Dealing with your fears that something will go wrong
- Middle pregnancy sex (enjoyable surprise!)
- The top ten things never to say to a pregnant woman
- Questions you should ask the obstetrician
- Late pregnancy sex (challenging, but possible)
- Starting out--the first six weeks of fatherhood
This unique book will bring a smile or two to the men--and to the women who love them--while providing precious assistance to make pregnancy the experience of a lifetime.
Customer Reviews:
Must have, must have, must have.......2007-04-28
I bought this book for my husband for my first pregnancy and it presented us with plenty of opportunity for discussion and oh, heavens above, more laughs than I could count. Barron's frank (some would say blunt) look at pregnancy through a man's eyes was soooooo refreshing. I was so happy to have found a book that would clue my hubby into what was going on without being preachy or boring. Sure, there are "woman generalizations," but it's lets the reader in on an honest look at pregancy, which was a welcome change from other books geared toward daddy to be's. I have just learned I am about to become an aunt and I am ordering this book for my brother - if I remember correctly, anyone who's living with a hormonal pregnant woman deserves a little laughter in their lives :)!
I can't believe some of the things he says.......2006-12-27
My husband and I read this book and were amazed at how he generalizes all women to have the same thoughts and feelings as his wife, and their pregnancies to occur just like hers did. Not only that, but he gives incredibly inane advice. For instance, he highly recommends that men carry plastic cups with them wherever they go so their wives can use them when a bathroom isn't available. Maybe it's just me, but as a woman, I can't pee in a cup over a toilet, much less in a car or on a plane, like he suggests. Another beauty is when he tells guys to give their wives a massage and, just before she falls into a pleasant sleep, to ask her to return the favor in hopes of getting her "in the mood". This sounds like something that would start an argument instead.
He also advises men to be dishonest with their wives when asked dangerous questions about how they look, etc. He claims that it is a man's job to make his wife feel sexy, no matter what. I guess this is true if your wife can't handle the honesty like his probably doesn't, but I'm a grown up and simply don't ask questions I don't want to know the true answers to. But if I do ask a question like that, I'm really hoping for honesty from the one person I trust to give it to me.
I say don't buy this book. My friend recommends "The Birth Partner" which we just purchased and hope is better.
humourous read.......2006-10-14
For our second time around, I wanted to see what my husband could learn and now that I have read it, I will definitely tell him it's a "must read".
Made me laugh, made me think.......2006-03-18
So many books on the market about pregnancy focus on the medical aspect of what is growing in your wife's little belly, and not how that little thing is changing your wife and life forever! This book describes to a 'T' how this life changing event reeks havoc on everyone involved in the process, and it does it in a way that is bust-a-gut funny. Before I read this book, I was like "what the heck is wrong with my wife?" After reading this book, I was more like "Ohhh, I know why she just ripped my head off... she hates the smell of carrots!" Great book, fast and fun read, a must read for a new dad. I've bought it for every father to be, and they in turn have done the same.
Very funny, very helpful father book.......2006-01-31
I bought my husband this book and he barely put it down. What was more fun is that he read it to me and we both laughed together. Yes at times it was a bit much but the overall ideas and understandings were quite helpful for both of us, but really it gave my husband a male take on things. I looked through other books but they seemed so long and not as reader friendly as this book is. This book is easy to pick up and put down whenever you want. I highly recommend it.
This is our first baby and it gave him a great idea of what to expect.
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Like a good obstetrician, The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby respects the intelligence of the mother-to-be. This mammoth tome is probably the best reference book on the market, giving nonjudgmental and fairly exhaustive information on such hot-button topics as whether to drink coffee during pregnancy and the relative safety of birth centers. The book lays out as much information as possible and leaves the decision-making to the parents--a surprisingly rare gambit in the bossy world of pregnancy books, which all too often insult the mom-to-be with sweeping dicta unsupported by hard science. Also like a good doctor, the book knows its limits, referring to other sources well and often.
The book's tone can be impersonal, which seems natural considering that it was put together by two authors, a team of editors, and a panel of birth experts including a doctor, a nurse, and a nutritionist. For color commentary, 150 new parents were consulted, but their voices are not the book's strong point, offering such pallid advice as, "A good-quality stroller will see you through all your children, whereas a cheapie will cost you again and again." The book's "Unofficial" moniker seems to refer more to the guide's commitment to laying out all the alternatives than to an irreverent stance. (Those looking for in-the-trenches attitude and tried-and-true advice might turn instead to Vicki Iovine's superb The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy or Ariel Gore's The Hip Mama Survival Guide.) While the book's hesitance to pronounce on emotional topics is largely laudable, in some cases it backfires. In 818 pages, the authors devote just a few paragraphs to single-mother and lesbian pregnancies--though, to be fair, a resource directory is offered. Overall, though, this guide fills a much-needed information gap in the pregnancy book market.
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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?
Now thoroughly updated with more than 200 pages of new and completely revised material, including week-by-week pregnancy tips, The Unofficial Guide
TM to Having a Baby gives savvy parents-to-be like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn’t–revealing things even your doctor won’t (or can’t) tell you, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization.
- Vital Information that other sources can’t or won’t reveal–including the very latest research on prenatal and genetic testing.
- Insider Secrets on how to weather the physical and emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, with tips on health, exercise, sex, and career management.
- Money-Saving Tips that help you save on baby gear and maternity wear.
- The Latest Trends in new childbirth methods, including Doula care, pain management, and alternative birthing options.
- Handy Checklists and Charts to track your baby’s development, identify potentially dangerous medications and drugs, and record the milestones in your pregnancy.
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The classic guide–now revised with week-by-week pregnancy information
Thoroughly updated with more than 200 pages of new or completely revised material, this new edition of The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby provides authoritative, objective coverage of all the physical, emotional, and financial issues that come with a pregnancy. Now featuring an all-new section that takes women through pregnancy week-by-week, this updated edition also includes detailed information and advice on preconception planning, first-time motherhood over age 35, exercising and working during pregnancy, the role of the father, alternative birthing options, financial planning and career management for parents-to-be, and saving money on baby gear.
Ann Douglas (Peterborough, ON, Canada) is the author of 21 books, including numerous top-selling titles in the pregnancy and baby book category. She is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and is a much-sought-after speaker at health fairs and parenting shows. Ann's books include The Mother of All Pregnancy Books (Canadian edition and American edition), The Mother of All Baby Books (Canadian edition and American edition), The Mother of All Toddler Books (Canadian edition), and Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death.
John R. Sussman M.D. (New Milford, CT) is Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New Milford Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. His other books include the bestselling Before You Conceive. Dr. Sussman has delivered more than 2,000 babies.
Customer Reviews:
You may want to buy the first (1999) edition of this book rather than the second (2004).......2007-07-23
The first thing I did when my copy of the second (2004) edition of "The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby" arrived was open the table of contents to find the much-lauded "The Dirt on Diapers and Other Baby Gear" chapter I'd read about in other Amazon reviews. I couldn't locate it! There were other chapters I could have sworn I'd find in this book, but didn't. I was perplexed and thought for a while I'd ordered the wrong book. After fishing around Amazon and ordering another (older) copy of "The Unofficial Guide" I discovered that there were some pretty big differences between the 2004 and 1999 editions.
The good news is that most of the wonderful info in the 1999 edition of this book made it into the 2004 version. The bad news is that the organization of this material in the second edition is a bit screwy. Both books present pretty much the same information on conceiving and fertility issues in the beginning. After that their paths diverge sharply. The first edition is organized largely around topical, easy-to-find chapters and chapter sections like "Choosing a Caregiver and a Place to Give Birth" (Ch. 5) and "Morning Sickness" (in Ch.8). Most of this info appears in the 2004 edition, but it's integrated into the book's extensive week-by-week pregnancy outline and can therefore be easy to miss if you aren't reading chronologically or scouring the index.
To illustrate, each of the second edition's pregnancy week-by-week mini-chapters detail "What's going on with your baby," "What's going on with your body," "What's going on with your head," and conclude with a "Hot List: This Week's Must-Ask Pregnancy Questions." This last section is where a lot of the first edition's topical info ended up and it's not always clear - without the aid of the index - where to find specific questions answered. For example, the first edition devotes an entire chapter to what you do and don't need to buy for your new baby (the wonderful "Dirt on Diapers" chapter). In the second edition the authors bury this information in week 30's "hot list." Sure, a lot of women in their seventh month would probably be wondering about what to buy for baby, but what if you wanted this information earlier? You'd need to scan the index for keywords like "cribs" and then flip to the appropriate (often arbitrary) week of pregnancy. Likewise, the first edition lists "Following a Vegetarian Diet" in the table of contents under the large-scale chapter heading "Lifestyle 101: Making the Best Choices for Your Baby." The 2004 version, on the other hand, addresses the topic in "Week 7." This arrangement of material can make for some frustrating reading.
In addition to these organizational issues, the first edition contains some helpful chapters missing from the 2004 version. For example, the 1999 book discusses "Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding," "Your Next Pregnancy," and gives a "Crash Course in Baby Care." Yes, the second edition touches on these issues, but not in much depth.
My advice is to buy the 1999 edition of this book and if you feel like some of the info might be dated, check out the 2004 version from your local library. The first edition gives you more information and presents it in a well-organized and easy-to-follow format. Used copies of the 1999 version also cost a lot less:) If you're looking at the 2004 edition on Amazon, click on "Also available in: paperback used and new" to see the 1999 edition.
Can't be pregnant without this book.......2006-12-19
I loved this book. I received it free in a new patient package as Dr. Sussman was in practice with my OB. I had already purchased "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" which I thought was a ridiculous satire on pregnancy. I had been given "What to Expect..." which was ok, but nothing compared to Dr. Sussman's book. I am now purchasing it for my sister-in-law, without reservation.
Great Resource.......2006-08-19
This is a very thorough and well written book. I enjoyed the "unofficially..." bits of information as well as the quotes from mothers along the margins. However, I found this book to contain largely the same information as The Mother of All Pregnancy Books also by Ann Douglas, which I preferred. So don't bother to buy both.
Great book for new expectant mothers that like to read but..........2006-01-13
Good Points: The book is well written its easy on the eye and the level of languaje used is very accesible for a wide range of intellects. The book itself has loads of information, specially for new mothers who may need an extra push and information on this wonderful process. The authors used good sense of humor on the reader and also can be very blunt when needed about things that can and will bother you during this time.
Not so Good point: personally I would have liked more detailed medical information on the stage of the baby, but that's me I'm very scientific oriented so I expected detailed images on the embriological side of what's going on with the little one at a given point in time. This can result in boredome to most readers, so I guess is not that bad after all given the fact that this book is intended to be part of the parenthood enjoyment and not a "to do" obligatory task.
The book is well worth its money and its a great resource for new parents but if you want a more scientific and factual approach rather than sociological, psicological point of view you might want to try another text.
Very practical and not at all preachy.......2005-10-13
This was a fantastic book. While I was pregnant, my husband and I would look forward to every Sunday morning when I would read the next chapter describing my baby's development that week. At the beginning of my pregnancy, I used several books but after a couple of months, I only referenced this one. This book offered practical, sensible advise and was not at all preachy. It offered different perspectives on subjects such as breast vs. bottle feeding without being negative toward any one subject. I highly recommend this book if you want a practical book that treats you like a reasonable adult.
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- Anyone Can Do It
- An easy-to-follow, helpful reference for quick and effective post-natal weight loss
- A must have for a new mom!
- Fabulous and Fun
- Wow! I can be me again.
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Lose That Baby Fat!: Bouncing Back the First Year after Having a Baby--A Mom Friendly Fitness Program
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Lose That Baby Fat! is a reality-based fitness program and practical guide for the average woman who is trying to shed unwanted pounds the first year after having a baby. Written in a comprehensive, month-by-month format, Lose That Baby Fat! will provide new moms with a series of fitness benchmarks for the entire first year postpartum.
Customer Reviews:
Anyone Can Do It.......2006-07-11
I had two babies 14 months apart and I can tell you that this book can and will improve the fitness life of even the busiest moms. It's great alone as a comprehensive fitness plan or even as a supplement to an already established routine. The workouts are simple, practical, and efficient, producing maximum results with relatively little effort.
An easy-to-follow, helpful reference for quick and effective post-natal weight loss.......2006-05-04
Lose That Baby Fat: Bouncing Back The First Year After Having A Baby: A Mom-friendly Fitness Program by La Reine Chabut is an informative exploration and encouraging mapping and reference for women worried for not being able to lose their post-natal additional weight. Diligently guiding its readers through the expertise and knowledgeable strategies of the author, Lose That Baby Fat offers a thoroughly "reader friendly" understanding of how and what makes a body work to loose fat and weight after having a baby. Lose That Baby Fat is very highly recommended for all mothers and soon-to-be mothers as an easy-to-follow, helpful reference for quick and effective post-natal weight loss.
A must have for a new mom!.......2006-04-07
A very easy book to read with great, realistic exercises to get yourself going after having a baby!
Fabulous and Fun.......2006-03-27
This is very easy to read and fun to do the exercises.
Wow! I can be me again........2006-03-24
this book is written with a great sense of humor and highlights a new body part to work on each month which makes it easy to discover you can be successful with your goals.
Book Description
For many women, having a baby delivers all the profound joy they anticipated and brings happiness beyond description. For women who experience depression after the birth of a baby, this joy can seem elusive. Instead, women with postpartum depression (PPD) are often gripped with feelings of deep sadness, confusion, anxiety, and despair, and they are deprived of their anticipated joy in their first precious months with their baby. At some point, the question of having another baby arises. If you ask a woman in the throes of a depression this question, she may say, no. No more children. If you ask a woman who has recovered from postpartum depression if she wants more children, she may say, yes, but I'm scared to go through that again. This book was written to accompany these women on their journey toward a subsequent pregnancy after postpartum depression. What Am I Thinking contains essential information for a woman and her family who plan on having another baby after a previous experience with postpartum depression. As these women know, planning another pregnancy can be a process filled with profound anxiety, indecision, fears, and self-doubt. What if I get depressed again? What if it's worse this next time? What if something terrible happens? What if I'm making a mistake? Filled with self-help strategies, current treatment recommendations, and practical advice, this book offers women the hope, confidence, and support they need to make this journey in spite of their anxiety. With this resource and available knowledge in hand, they are likely to feel more empowered, enabling them to proceed with confidence.
Customer Reviews:
What Am I Thinking? Having a baby Atfer Pospartum Depression.......2006-07-13
After suffering a long battle with postpartum depression my husband and I were very nervous about having more children. I read the book then shared it with him. We were able to use the tools it gives to have conversations that enabled us to make an informed decision. This year we welcomed our wonderderful new son. Easy to read and very usable book. As the director of a PPD suport group I reccomend it often!!!!!!
Invaluable for women, families and clinicians.......2005-08-03
This book is a must read for any woman who has struggled with postpartum depression and is considering having another child. It is invaluable for moms, their families and especially clinicians in maternal health. It encouages a much needed process - of planning, dialogue between partners as well as families and providers. It stresses the need for forethought, planning and coordination which has been sorely missed in the field of perinatal depression. This book is intensely practical, compelling and compassionate and is invaluable in the treament of postpartum mood disorders.
The author knew what I was thinking.......2005-04-26
I remember saying aloud "What am I thinking?" when I became pregnant with my second child after a previous struggle with postpartum depression. I couldn't imagine having to go through it again. I had read Karen Kleiman's first book "This Isn't What I Expected" and it helped me immensely. I saw that she had another book and my own words caught my attention. "What am I thinking? " My questions and my fears and the issues that frightened me so were addressed in this book. Karen's book has helped to alleviate some of my fears and has taught me what I need to know as I welcome my second child into my family. I will read it again before my new baby is born. This is a must read for anyone who has struggled with PPD and wonders how she might handle having another baby. Thank you, Karen.
Book Description
A trustworthy guide for women who want to enjoy a healthy pregnancy on a vegetarian diet.
Customer Reviews:
Thank you for your feedback, from the author...........2003-10-07
To respond to reviewers comments:
Tofu - I checked a variety of protein values for tofu, and while not consistent, all are lower than those listed in my book. This and all other factual information will be checked and corrected in the next edition. (This is Important!!!!)
Iron anemia - I think it is interesting that a slight anemia is a NORMAL result of pregnancy. Obviously it is not the ideal!
Too many stories - these comments sure date my pregnancy - to a time when vegetarian diets were spurned by most people, especially for pregnant women. Fortunately, times have changed, and even books like mine have contributed to a cultural change of heart on this. I am VERY glad to know that reassurance is no longer a problem worth so much space in a book.
Recipes - I am not a recipe person, and did not make the leap into providing recipes for others. However, this is clearly a weakness in the book. The next edition will include them, most definitely!
Finally - This book holds the kind of information I wish I'd had when I was pregnant. It is exciting that things have changed so much since then. Thank you all for your feedback. May all your pregnancies be happy and healthy. Sharon
DANGEROUSLY INACCURATE.......2003-06-02
I agree that this book is poorly organized -- but on top of that, the information in it isn't even true! For example, she claims that tofu has 20 grams of protein for four ounces-- not on this planet. In reality it's about half of that, about 9-13 grams. Same deal with beans-- she says 22 grams of protein in 1/2 cup of black beans--truth is more like about 7g! She also says that "iron anemia during pregnancy is normal." Yikes!! It's terirbly dangerous and can make you hemorrage during birth! Chuck this book!
Useless Book - reads like it was thrown together in a week.......2001-03-23
Useless anecdotal information from the author and a ridiculous number of stories from other vegetarian mothers. We get it already - it's OK to be a pregnant vegetarian!! The first two sections are nearly totally the above and the rest is simplistic nutritional information which can be had anywhere. If you want eating plans and recipes don't buy this book. I agree with the other reviewer that What To Eat When Your Expecting is a gem next to this one. Don't waste your money!
Not informative.......2000-09-23
I was expecting a guide to putting together a balanced diet for myself during pregnancy. I was terribly disappointed. This book is full of opinions, medical and nutritional misinformation, and personal anecdotes. Its main message is that it is OK to follow a vegetarian diet during pregnancy. I knew that before I read the book.
I found "What to Eat When You're Expecting" to be much more helpful. "What to Eat" has plenty of guidelines for putting together a diet that contains the nutrients you need, whether or not you make a vegetarian choice.
Good information but too much redundancy.......1999-10-05
I am a vegetarian of 15 years and my husband and are trying to get pregnant. I thought that getting as much knowledge as possible on making sure the baby's health was protected was a smart choice. I purchased a few books from Amazon.com and this book left me annoyed. It had good information but could have been condensed to half it's size. She repeated herself throughout the entire book. She added too many personal experiences from others in which she said answered an add that she wrote. To me it was a easy way to write a book. I wish she had researched the issue more and had valid facts instead of so many opinions. The last thing was that throughout the book (almost after every line) she says (See... this and that section). Simply reverting back to previous sections. It just seemed to me that she was filling pages to make a book and not really caring that if the content was truely informational.
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