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alexisrt's review against another edition
What to Expect When You'RE Expecting by Eisenberg (2002)
caryart's review against another edition
1.0
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Things to be scared about. Because you're not already worried enough.
Things to be scared about. Because you're not already worried enough.
sparrowlight's review against another edition
This one is the behemoth, covering all the topics from the mundane -- what should I eat -- to the startling -- I did cocaine before I knew I was pregnant; will that hurt my baby??
Clearly, I live a pretty boring life. This book covers it all but is a little preachy and annoying about the weight gain aspect. I wouldn't recommend this as a cover-to-cover read. I read parts and then set it aside.
Clearly, I live a pretty boring life. This book covers it all but is a little preachy and annoying about the weight gain aspect. I wouldn't recommend this as a cover-to-cover read. I read parts and then set it aside.
raebo1979's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very informational and answered any possible question you could have. I referred to it as my pregnancy Bible and always recommend to pregnant friends.
lunnarisreads's review against another edition
2.0
I'll be honest, I didn't read the whole book. I think I made myself a favour. While it has good information in some topics, more than anything it's a bit alarmist and condescending, and in my opinion a bit outdated.
There's gotta be better books, else, there's internet.
There's gotta be better books, else, there's internet.
modern_analog's review against another edition
4.0
I was actually pleasantly surprised by this book. It's kind of the old standby with its cheesy sentimental cover, and I expected it to be outdated and less than progressive. However, it's actually quite comprehensive and full of up to date information for a variety of birth scenarios and pregnancy situations. Definitely going to check out What to Expect in the First Year, assuming I actually find any time to read during the first year of my kid's life.
donnaadouglas's review against another edition
3.0
Although this books contains a lot of useful information, it is very much geared towards an American reader (thus some quite lengthy sections, such as choosing healthcare providers, etc. just aren't relevant if you're not giving birth in the US).
My other gripe would be that it's soooooo densely packed with information - it's not very well laid out, and as a result it's difficult to find specific information quickly (at least with the e-book version). I'm finding [b:Your Pregnancy Bible|838826|Your Pregnancy Bible|Anne Deans|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1178807695s/838826.jpg|824396] to be a much easier read, and is therefore much more informative for me (although this one is geared towards a UK reader, so if you're not British there might be parts which aren't so relevant to you).
My other gripe would be that it's soooooo densely packed with information - it's not very well laid out, and as a result it's difficult to find specific information quickly (at least with the e-book version). I'm finding [b:Your Pregnancy Bible|838826|Your Pregnancy Bible|Anne Deans|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1178807695s/838826.jpg|824396] to be a much easier read, and is therefore much more informative for me (although this one is geared towards a UK reader, so if you're not British there might be parts which aren't so relevant to you).