Your Pregnancy Week by week

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I've had this book since 2006 when my first baby was due. I remember enjoying the content and I found the information in the book helpful and it answered a lot of questions I had. The authors include helpful hints for dads and each chapter covers how big your baby is and how your body is changing. Updated pregnancy advice and newborn baby care information to help you make the right decisions for you and your baby With this latest pregnancy, I found I referred to the book less. Several of the later chapters did not apply to me and I only referred to the book to see how big the baby was each week. The one strength is if you are interested in a bit more of the medical detail behind this or that pregnancy decision, issue, treatment, or exam you will get a bit more info on that from this book than most others with which I am familiar. Opt for a book that has a variety of pregnancy-related topics with resources so you can refer to it along your journey," explains Gina Charles, D.O., a board-certified family medicine physician based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She also recommends seeking out books that are supported by evidence-based studies and written by credentialed experts in the field to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.

In-depth 1st trimester pregnancy 3rd trimester pregnancy Antidepressants and pregnancy Depression during pregnancy Epilepsy and pregnancy Fetal development 2nd trimester The best pregnancy books are based on the latest medical guidelines and scientific research. They provide thorough information on all aspects of pregnancy, from conception through delivery and caring for a newborn. They should also be easy to read and written in an understandable way, as well as supplement and support your relationship with your healthcare provider. Whether you're an expectant twin mom, an LGBTQ+ parent-to-be, or experiencing pregnancy after a loss, there’s a pregnancy book out there to accompany you on your journey. There are also several types of books depending on what you're looking for, from thorough, scientific guides like Expecting Better to options that provide lighthearted relief, like Say No to Placenta Pics. Choose a book that suits you and your taste—you’ll be more likely to read it and absorb the information if you connect with the content. Your Questions, Answered What books should I read when trying to conceive? There is] currently a plethora of pregnancy books on the market,” Dr. Charles says. “I typically recommend books that are supported by evidence-based studies and written by subject matter experts who are credentialed in the field.”This fully updated maternity book is arranged chronologically, which means all the information for mother and baby is presented at the most appropriate time. Find out how to keep healthy during your pregnancy and support your growing baby. Discover what to expect when you're expecting - from different types of childbirth to early signs of labour to meeting your baby for the first time. The expert advice and reassurance continue after birth as you adjust to the first six weeks of life with a newborn.

Stunning illustrations show the baby forming from the moment of conception, and key developments for every trimester

Fetal development: The 1st trimester

Second, and this was what really did it for me, the author flat-out says that home-births are dangerous, and uses the position of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as support. Well, of course a bunch of OBs will tell you it's dangerous to have a baby in the comfort of your own home because it threatens their livelihood. Having babies in hospitals is the reason modern obstetrics exists. Research supports planned home births (this is just one study - http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7505/1...). OBs (who are surgeons and trained to view pregnant women as set of potential problems) in other developed countries might only see women who have an actual complication arise in her pregnancy or who might be high-risk for one. In the US, almost all women, even those who go throughout their pregnancies needing nothing more than prenatal vitamins, see these doctors whose specialty they don't need. So of course they discourage women from seeing anyone but themselves. When you're trying to conceive, books about fertility and conception are the way to go. If you think you may need help conceiving, it may be wise to read books on what to look for in a fertility clinic and fertility specialist. Whether you're trying to conceive with or without fertility assistance, books that contain specific questions you should ask your healthcare provider are the most helpful. Every aspect of pregnancy, birth and the first six weeks of life with a newborn is described and illustrated, week by week This book should be renamed "Pregnancy Can Kill You! Week by Week". The doctors who wrote this should not be practicing medicine. I didn't think it was possible to be more offended by a pregnancy book since I read "What to Expect When You're Expecting" but this one is just incredibly awful. The worst part was, my health insurance company sent me a copy of the 7th edition of this book when I became pregnant. If this was my first pregnancy, I would now be a terrified mess. Some of the grossly inaccurate information in here included:

For those who are interested in learning how Western and Eastern medicine can be employed to increase chances of fertility, I recommend Making Babies by Dr. Jill Blakeway and Dr. Sami David,” Dr. Charles says. “And for anyone who is looking for a fertility book that uses non-clinical language, Rebecca Fett's It Starts with the Egg does just that.” I agree with many other reviewers that the book seems highly negative...to me it wasn't just what could go wrong, but what you, mom, shouldn't do. It feels like every chapter is just a list of don'ts. And while I agree a pregnant person probably should take illicit drugs, hearing it 4 different times in the first 6 chapters starts to get really obnoxious. Even basic stuff like don't gain too much weight over and over again is making my internal rebellious teenager start screaming. All the latest medical advice for mums-to-be is covered, including guidance on nutrition and exercise, so you'll understand how to keep you and your baby happy and healthy throughout your pregnancy. For my second baby, the book was a good reminder of things that happened from my first pregnancy. The information provided was educational, informative and helpful.

Healthy pregnancy

Hot tubs and heating pads: You could cook your baby to death or fry them with low level eletromagnetic fields! BULLSHIT. Relatively little of the content relates to the particular week in question. The book suggests readers use the index to find topics important to them.