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jlfields925's review against another edition
3.0
I read it cover to cover. I'd recommend instead keeping it on hand as a reference. Through guide to most things pregnancy and newborn. Tries hard to be inclusive and prevent a range of opinions. Interesting combination of reference-type text and anecdote.
aharman13's review against another edition
3.0
More personal experience / opinion oriented -- easy read, but not as enjoyable as the Freakonomics-esque Expecting Better.
rocknrollfun's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this pregnancy guide; it was unassuming, straightforward, and honest about the pregnant body and experiences one could have during pregnancy and labor.
izarravarela's review against another edition
2.0
From the Hips: supposedly a “comprehensive, open-minded, uncensored, totally honest guide to pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.” That all may be true, but some of the quotes are so blindingly inane that you want to crawl into the book and slap the women who said them. (It also doubles as a means of filling your brain with horrible birthing stories: a service already provided by every bitter and passive-aggressive mom you’ll meet throughout your pregnancy.)
hoperu's review against another edition
4.0
I far prefer this to What to Expect... The tone is down-to-earth, with lots of quote from "Anonymom" and the two authors, which basically tell you that every woman's pregnancy is different. That is comforting. The advice is pretty reasonable and doesn't make me feel like I have to be perfect, or just like anyone else in my feelings or behaviors.
Update Re-reading this now that I am farther along in my pregnancy. I find it less informative than I did at first, but still better than a lot of the general pregnancy books out there.
Update Re-reading this now that I am farther along in my pregnancy. I find it less informative than I did at first, but still better than a lot of the general pregnancy books out there.
cdubiel's review against another edition
5.0
I came across a list of evidence-based pregnancy books, and since this is my last pregnancy, I thought it would be good to read them all now. Even though this book is eight years old, I thought it was great. All the issues are still relevant today. The book covers pregnancy changes, labor and birth, baby care, and emotional issues throughout pregnancy and postpartum. The vignettes from parents in the sidebars were my favorite part - real stories, and often stories that conflicted with each other, because parenting is never the same for everyone - babies are all different, and so are we. I love that the book recognizes and explains this.
I wish I'd known about this book for my first pregnancy, but it was a great refresher for this time around. There were a lot of things I'd forgotten/put out of my mind from before, so I made a list of things I wanted to consider this time around. I also made notes of things I wanted to ask the hospital so I'll be better prepared packing. Last time I had brought SO many things with me that I ended up not needing because the hospital provided them, so I'm going to check with them this time so I can pack lighter! (It's a new hospital).
I wish I'd known about this book for my first pregnancy, but it was a great refresher for this time around. There were a lot of things I'd forgotten/put out of my mind from before, so I made a list of things I wanted to consider this time around. I also made notes of things I wanted to ask the hospital so I'll be better prepared packing. Last time I had brought SO many things with me that I ended up not needing because the hospital provided them, so I'm going to check with them this time so I can pack lighter! (It's a new hospital).
owens's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't read many pregnancy books (2), but I really liked this book. Non-biased, judgement-free advice on all aspects of pregnancy and caring for new borns. The quotes from "anonymums" and "anonydaddys" were perfectly chosen so as to paint an honest picture of what to expect which I really appreciated.
laread's review against another edition
5.0
This is the fourth book of its kind I have read now, and it stands out for providing an objective overview off all the different positions and options when considering parenthood ... with fresh, journalistic style to boot.