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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
E. Jensen
Best way to be prepared, June 1, 2003
I found this book to be extremely helpful in
planning for pregnancy. It was nice to feel some guidance and not
go blindly into pregnancy without preparation. Not only was the
book informative, but also humorous, which is always a bonus.
There were several parts I skipped over (STDs, preexisting medical
conditions, etc.), but I was glad they were there for those who
need them and that they were easy to navigate past. I especially
liked the chapters on realistic meal planning (even though
realistically I will usually add on a dessert), and easy and
beneficial stretching exercises. Thanks for humoring our silly
superstitions and not completely discrediting old wives tales, but
then giving us the real scientific facts.
Bookgirl
Great Source of Very Basic Information,
December 17, 2004
If you've been living under a rock for decades,
didn't know or don't care that smoking, drinking and doing drugs
can harm your chances of having a healthy child, or have never
heard of the food pyramid, this book is for you.
Everyone else might find it a tad basic. Large
sections of the book are given over to information that doesn't
seem particularly unique to those trying to conceive. For
instance, the diet and exercise sections give the very practical
advice to follow the FDA's dietary guidelines. Helpful, but not
exactly news. Similarly, does anyone really need to be told in
this day and age that cigarette smoking is harmful or that a
woman's reproductive organs are inside her body?
That said, there is a lot of good information
in this book, particularly the detailed sections on the vitamins
and minerals you'll need before and during pregnancy. I think it's
probably worth the money for this section, as well as the chapter
on actually trying to conceive.
Hillary Y. Garnica
Great for planning and peace of mind,
December 8, 2004
My husband and I were so excited to start
planning for our first pregnancy and we wanted to know we were
preparing our bodies in the best way we could. Before Your
Pregnancy was so thorough and helpful in answering our questions
and educating us on things we didn't know to ask our doctor about.
It gave us great peace of mind. We are now past the first
trimester and still find ourselves referring to the book for the
items that help both before and during pregnancy especially the
nutrition, vitamin, and medication sections. It's very well
organized to be able to find a the info you need when you have a
question. I've also found that many relatives and girlfriends who
are ready for kids have loved it as a gift. I'm sure this book has
helped many moms have healthier pregnancies and babies.
Mora
This book is useful but all claims have not
been proven, August 18, 2004
This book really freaked me out. I learned a
lot, but concluded from my readings that no one is fit to have a
child and that everyone interested in conceiving should have been
raised in a bubble. The book uses the theory that you are better
safe then sorry, but all of the claims are not backed up
scientifically. My recommendation is to read the book and not take
it too seriously, then make a prenatal appointment with a
gynecologist. The doctor will put your mind at ease.
A Reader
Love this book!!!, May 10, 2004
This a great book. Well researched and divided
into easy to find topic groups/chapters. If I had one
recommendation, it would be a suggested list of vitamin
manufacturers. I have not been able to find one that meets all of
her recommendations. |
