What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition
Book Review: Condescending
Summary: 2 Stars
I was told this was THE book to get if you were expecting. I'm only 6 weeks along and already have grown very tired of this book and it's condescending tone. There is some useful information and that is why I gave it 2 stars, but nothing you couldn't find in a much better book (I prefer the Mayo Clinic book) or somewhere online. I have had some morning sickness, but my biggest problem has been terrible heartburn. I referenced this book to see if there were any suggestions for heartburn, and it basically told me that the heartburn was all my fault for overindulging in fried and fatty foods. Yeah, right! At this point the only thing I can keep down is oatmeal and plain toast. Since when are those overindulgences?! The Mayo Clinic book on the other hand, explains that heartburn is a very common side effect due to hormones and gives sound advice. Book Review: A poorly organized book without much depth
Summary: 2 Stars
This book is one of about 10 that I bought or inherited during my pregnancy. This book is EVERYWHERE, I mean right next to the cheap paperbacks in Wal-Mart EVERYWHERE. Basically the book goes over a pregnancy month-by-month, which is useless because it is much more informative to measure one's pregnancy in weeks. The books is organized into corny "Q & A" format, with many of the questions being overly specific or non-applicable to all pregnancies. There is not much scientific fact or research in this book, but rather reads as if your grandma's book group is telling you about pregnancy. If you are looking for a book that has credible medical fact and informative information, buy "The Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy". That book is by far the best, is the most credible and is with the times. Plus, The Mayo Clinic is an incredibly well respected establishment.Book Review: Awesome Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST book to buy to answer all of your questions about pregnancy. Has all sorts of helpful information to get you through the next nine months! =)Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book covers all kinds of different topics. Its easy to read and understand, and addresses many concerns of any mother to be. I highly recommend it.Book Review: The 'over-info-load' is appreciated when you need it
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm firmly in the camp that ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes to anything, but even with that, yeah, this book could be a little alarming.
Then I had a subchorionic hemotoma 8 weeks into pregnancy, and this was the only book that covered first trimester bleeding in any detail and accuracy. Trust me, once you've had a horrifying incident like that happen to you, you can't get enough information about it. (The good news, however, is hematomas -- at least in this case -- do not harm the baby or the pregnancy).
So, I give the book thumbs up on keeping women OUT of the dark. Not as to scare you, really, but to make sure you're informed of the crazy things that are going on while your body is making a baby.
The thumbs down (hence the 3 stars) is there very little in terms of pictures or charts or anything like that. You get this black and white image of what 'mom and baby' look like month by month and that's about it.