Not a Parenting Bible... | What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition

book: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition | Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, ...

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	• What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, ... Workman Publishing Company, 2002 - 624 pages average customer review:based on 1077 reviews view larger image
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Don't read it cover to cover

Since this is considered to be one of the "must-have" books during pregnancy, I received a copy, pretty much to find what I expected...pages and pages of things to make you think that, at any moment, something could be seriously wrong with your pregnancy. Same goes for the "...First Year" book from the same author. No matter the topic, pregnancy paranoia can set in, making the interpretation traumatic. It is nice to have for very basic reference, such as how big the baby is getting, what to expect at appointments, and if you have a specific concern, although I found that with both the pregnancy and first year books, anything that makes you concerned enough to look it up is answered in a way that can make you concerned enough to call the doctor, unless you are able to keep things in perspective or have someone else to keep you in check. If you do not fit into one of those categories and get it, read just the first few pages for each month, then shut it immediately to keep your sanity!

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Not a Parenting Bible...

This book has it's place. It's a quick reference guide and has everything imaginable in it. If used with a good dose of perspective and not read cover-to-cover over and over then you should be fine. This book should be balanced with a good assortment of books that are more balanced and deal with the overall picture of parenting. Something more encouraging and uplifting wouldn't hurt either.Enjoying the Ride

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