The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) by Sheila Kitzinger Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)
Book Review: Awesome for any first timer!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have honestly found this book to be a companion for me and my husband through this (our first) pregnancy! It has helped me to appreciate what I have for choices and also has given me a greater understanding of what is happening when! It's been great for my husband, I find him reading over my shoulder to learn about what is happening each week along the way! It without a doubt has been a wonderful tool for us!Book Review: Three great pregnancies and deliveries thanks to this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book to be the most valuable of all the pregancy and childbirth books I read during my three pregancies. This was the book that empowered me to have a natural childbirth with my first child, without feeling like I would be total failure if I couldn't do it. I have had three natural childbirths and I owe it all to the advice, empowerment and information found in this book.
The book is written with respect for your intelligence and your ability to make your own decisions. It also leaves you feeling a sense of trust for your body's ability to make and produce a baby, instead of scared to death. A valuable reference.
Book Review: Not worth it...
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book based on several good reviews, however, I was not impressed when I received the book. The book isn't really in any sort of format, so I had to do a lot of jumping around to find information. Once I found the information I was looking for, there would only be maybe a paragraph or two on the subject. I ended up going to the library and checking out "You & Your Baby Pregnancy" by Dr. Laura Riley. This book has been the best I've seen yet. If you are looking for a comprehensive, month by month or week by week book about your pregnancy, don't waste your money on The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, you'll be disappointed.Book Review: Surprisingly traditional and inaccurate
Summary: 2 Stars
While there seems to be great pictures and exercises for preparing for labor, and I appreciate the non-medicalized viewpoint, there are some real problems. First, there's almost nothing on the first couple months of pregnancy, which is when I'm most anxious and wanting to read soothing words about how the changes in my body are just fine. Second, there's some really inaccurate and thus scary information. For instance, she claims that cramping is unusual and possibly predictive of a miscarriage, while almost all other sources explain how totally normal it is to feel light cramping throughout as your uterus expands. Third, it's TOTALLY geared towards the partnered heterosexual pregnancy, with no acknowledgement at all of partnered lesbian parents or single mothers by choice (being single is briefly given a mournful "buck up" page for those mothers whose male partners have split).
I was really hoping for something a lot better. Maybe this would be useful later, but I'm so turned off that I'm going to return it.
Book Review: Way better than what to expect series
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked this books information and pictures. I found it to be the most helpful pregnancy book I owned, and I bought a lot!