The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby
by Douglas, John R. Sussman

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Book Reviews of The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby

Book Review: Outstanding resource for the (THINKING) mom-to-be
Summary: 5 Stars

Lots of useful advice, all piled into one book. I like the fact that things that are proven to work are supported here, like midwives, dulahs, relaxation, using water for pain management (like showers and Jacuzzis), and mobile labor (changing positions)... but if any of these things doesn't work in YOUR case, it is OKAY - no guilt! There are so many variables and ideas here that you will probably find something that helps for YOU, for anything from resolving back pain in the first trimester, to relieving morning sickness, to picking out maternity clothes, to deciding if you need genetic counseling, to pain management during labor. This book covers more bases and gives a clearer picture of the HUGE range of experience out there than any single book I've seen.

Overall I give it a 5 star for women who don't know where to begin, and especially for those who expect to have a hospital delivery. I give it 4+ stars for women who plan to deliver outside the US medical "norm"... If you are a very alternative-healthcare mom, it is still a good resource, though you may already know some of the info from elsewhere.

Plus, the tidbits from the "real moms" make it interesting and fun to read without adding "fluff." :)

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