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Jun 29, 2023bibliosara rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic text that is regularly updated to review everything a pregnant woman needs to know, this great book is a wonderful one-book guide to pregnancy. I really enjoyed having one book that introduced me to so many little and big parts…
Jul 19, 2017alleycat rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Ugh, I really really dislike this book: it is and always has been a dreadful pre-pregnancy book. If you want to be better informed please pick up a copy of one of William Sears' books: either The Pregnancy Book, or The Baby Book (which…
Jul 18, 2017jnsz rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
If you want to feel scared, worried, or apprehensive before or during your pregnancy, then this book will help you achieve that. Should you prefer to feel informed, confident and competent, try books like The Thinking Woman's Guide to a…
May 25, 2017JCLCaitlinP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love how this addresses so many aspects of pregnancy. From worrying that you're experiencing X symptom to worrying that you're NOT experiencing X symptom, it has a section for you. I understand why it's referred to as the Pregnancy Bible.
Sep 16, 2015kelidei rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
If you want to be filled with unreasonable anxiety throughout your pregnancy, read this book. If you want to be well prepared and confident about a healthy pregnancy and birth, read something else. The Pregnancy Book by Dr. Sears, or…
Oct 15, 2014SCardon rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Much preferred the Mayo Clinic's very thorough and steadier "Guide to a healthy pregnancy." It uses a similar approach to What to Expect but it so much more positive, reassuring, and it feels well informed by the consensus of many…
riccimiller15
Oct 09, 2013
I love this book
May 15, 2013
This book is always available in the PlaneTree Health Information Center @ Cupertino Library. GF 100 M 2008
Dec 13, 2011varaidzo89 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i read this book every single day when i was pregnant i think every mom-to-be should have 1
Jul 22, 2011bicron101 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Very one sided and biased towards medicated hospital births. Watch the buisness of being born to see what is not covered
May 09, 2011
The movie version of What to Expect When You're Expecting, based on Heidi Murkoff's bestselling book, will be released May 11, 2012--which is, appropriately enough, Mother's Day weekend next year. Variety reported that Lionsgate and…