Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by Mayo Clinic
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Book Reviews of Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Book Review: Great information from a qualified source
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased both this book and "What to expect when you're expecting." I found the information in the Mayo Clinic book to be more well rounded and consistent with current research. The "What to Expect" book presented a lot more don'ts that really aren't current research based, such as the don't eat peanuts thing as it might give your child allergies. Multiple current studies have proven this theory wrong and telling Mom's-to-be not to do this kind of stuff just to be on the safe side is unnecessary and can lead to anxiety and worry over harmless things. The Mayo Clinic book takes a scientific rather than anecdotal approach which I really appreciated. I also liked the organization of the information in the book as compared to others. It's a large book that most people probably won't read from cover to cover in progressive sittings. The book's structure really made it easy to find what I was looking for at that particular moment as well as the stage by stage overview of my pregnancy.
Overall this has been my favorite go to resource for preggers info. The other books out there are a little more down to earth, kind of like having a conversation with a friend (who may or may not have their facts straight). This book was like having a medical expert at my beck and call to answer any question I could think of. This really helped to allay some of my first-timer concerns, whereas some of the other books would have given me more reasons to worry if I hadn't done my own research.
Book Review: Informative Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I had been told by women who had read "What to Expect When You are Expecting" that it was was unnecessarily frightening and condescending. I was buying this book for my daughter ,and she already had a copy of that book as well as others. I wanted to give her something that was well written without being written in medical terminology.
This book gets all the right marks. Written in plain English, w/out embellishment this book goes through all the stages of pregnancy and what to expect while keeping in mind that this is a normal and natural state of being.
My daughter highly recommends it and turns to it whenever she has a real cncern or question.
If asked to rate it with stars I would give it 4 out of 5 only because I believe that the title might put readers who are on the fence off. Although the title is honest it doesn't exactly grab the reader and that is a shame. I know they could change it and still have it be a professional text because although written by the professional's at the Mayo clinic it isn't a mecical text, but rather speaks to women honestly in langauge we all can understand.
I would definately, if I were pregnant again, choose this book rather than a book with the cover of a pregnant woman serenely sitting in a rocker in a "Little House on the Prairie" maternity dress. I want my information given to me in a langauge I understand and respects me as a reader.
PS-I am going to give it 5 stars anyway:-)
Book Review: I LOVE the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Summary: 5 Stars
I love, love, love this book! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant and I don't know what I'd do without it. I bought this book and began reading it even before conceiving and I was amazed with the wealth of information it contains. The organization of the book is perfect; instead of just breaking down the baby's development by month (like "What to Expect When You're Expecting"), this book breaks it down by week. Every week, I look forward to reading about my baby's progress (and seeing what he/she looks like!). Also, this book not only tells me about my baby's development, but the changes in my own body as well. "What to to Expect When You're Expecting" seems to focus on Mom's changing body and not baby's as much.
The Pregnancy reference guide in this book is also awesome; I have used it so many times already. I've also started reading some of the postpartum info the book contains, just to educate myself, and I know it will definitely come in handy when the baby arrives. Overall, I feel I can trust this book, not only because of who the authors are, but also because the advice and information it contains have ALWAYS been right in line with what my doctor has told me. I would definitely recommend purchasing "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" if you're even thinking about having a baby and then if you still want "What to Expect When You're Expecting," (which I did just out of curiosity), buy it as a supplement just in case this book doesn't answer a specific question.
Book Review: Superb Read/Full of Great Information
Summary: 5 Stars
The people who rated this fantastic book two stars are way off base. First, this book is easy to understand and it is not too technically/medically written. The information is easy to read and understandible. It is not flowery; however it is interesting. It gets to the point. Second, the other 2 star review states that if you have access to the internet, you do not need this book. This book offers information from a trusted source and this is a one stop shop. You don't have to search the web AND wonder whether the information you are getting is the correct information. Also, you are getting everything you need from one source. You even get information on women who are over 35 and having pregnant.
Also, this book, like some others, doesn't dwell on the scary things. It does worn you on what could go wrong, but it does not scare the death out of you. It also gives you a week by week progression of the growth of your baby and the changes that your body will go through. In addition to telling you about the changes your body will go through, it tells you what you can do about some of those changes and whether you should and when to see a doctor.
I love this book and I think that all pregnant women or and their partners should check it out. Even if you are planning to become pregnant, you should take a look at it. It is a great reference.
Book Review: Best Pregnancy Guide
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently pregnant in week 25, first time pregnancy. My husband and I have purchased or have been given 3 pregnancy books, including "My Pregnancy Week by Week" and "What to expect when you're expecting" before this one came free in the mail from my insurance, 3 months into the pregnancy. Now I barely look at the other books. This one is way better in my opinion and here is why. It covers everything you'd possibly want to know and does it better then the other books. The other books are geared to a lower reading comprehension level and can be a bit annoying, plus the organization is not as good and the topics are not as complete. Let me give you an example. 5 days ago, I started getting pretty bad pains in my pubic bone - this doesn't happen to everyone, of course. I of course got nervous. This book has an index where you can look things up like "pubic bone pain" and find out everything that you'd need to know about it right away. "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" doesn't have this. The index is almost 20 pages long and so you can quickly find everything. There is also a great section on basic baby care, and a week by week section as well, for the pregnancy. This book makes me feel in control of my pregnancy and is like the "bible" to me, I am so glad I got it! If I found out about this one first, I wouldn't have gotten any of the others.