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: Apples and Oranges
Summary: 5 Stars
Like an earlier reviewer, I also liked The Mayo Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, but I think she totally missed the point of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by trying to compare the two books. The Mayo Guide is one of the very best doctor-written guides to pregnancy -- a book that, by definition, will focus on more on sticking to the medical facts about pregnancy. But pregnancy is so much more than that: an experience that affects every aspect of your life: your relationships with friends, family, people at work, how you feel about your body, yourself, and becoming a mother. This is the material that The Mother of All Pregnancy Books covers so well (although, to be fair, the author of that book does a great job of covering the medical topics too). So while some readers will want a more medical guide to pregnancy (and judging by the earlier reviewer's other pregnancy book reviews, that's exactly the kind of pregnancy book she prefers), others may want to look at a book that provides a more mother-centered approach -- lots of mother wisdom and mother's stories. And many readers may wish to purchase both. Luckily, there are lots of pregnancy book options today.Book Review: Finally...A book for First timers and repeat moms!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am in my 3rd pregnancy, and bought the tried and true copy of 'What to expect when you're expecting.' Boy..was I dissapointed. It was so basic, missing so much info I wanted. AFter some research I heard about this book and went to take a look at my local store. All I can say is...WOW WOW WOW. It's not only a monthly guide to your body, emotions and baby..but a weekly. There is so much wonderful information..everything from snoring to in depth analysis of birth control for after delivery. They have a great section on dealing with depression before, during and after pregnancy. NOT JUST BABY BLUES. I was so impressed. I'd never read such great and easy to understand material. They have a huge reference guide for all the little and not so little aches and pains in pregnancy. Each month has a 'how soon to call your doctor' section for possible problems. It was nice that it didn't spend the whole time speaking only about working moms and prenancy (although it is covered) or insult my intelligence as a repeat mother. I highly recommend this to repeat and new moms alike. You will be so much more prepared than with the others I've read.Book Review: This is the best book - an example
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of reviews telling you to buy this book in addition to the "What to expect" book. If you're only going to buy one, buy this. If two, go ahead and buy the the "What to Expect" book. Mayo's book is more clearly written, more technical, and less condescending than the other book. More important for me (the doting husband), this book builds confidence and gives clear information, while "Expecting" often just makes her nervous and afraid. One example, when selecting a doctor, "Expecting" lists 'good, better, and best' general practitioners, ob/gyn's, and the prenatal specialists, in that order. Given that, we figured we should go for the best - it's our baby, after all. After reading the Mayo chapter on the same topic, it is very clear that if you don't need a prenatal specialist (i.e., high risk pregancy, complications, etc.) you are better off with an ob/gyn - you'll get more attention, you'll have more input in the delivery, etc. Regardless of the additional expense.
My wife reads this one first, then goes to the "expecting" chapter, and comes back to this for assurance...
Good Luck!
Book Review: My favorite pregnancy resource
Summary: 5 Stars
I read 4 pregnancy books - yes I might be a little compulsive - and this one is my favorite. I like that it comes from a trusted resource, and I like that it goes through month by month how my baby is developing, what is happening with my body, and what to expect from my visits with my health care provider. I found it easy to read, unbiased, and up to date. The book is just over 600 pages long, but the month by month descriptions are only 265 pages of that. The remainder is divided into three sections - "decision guides for pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood," "pregnancy reference guide," and "complications of pregnancy and childbirth." The decision guides cover topics such as circumcision, breast vs. bottle feeding, prenatal testing, and returning to work. The section on complications of pregnancy and childbirth covers why certain symptoms occur, prevention and self-care, and when to call your doctor. I like that I can look at only the issue I am dealing with rather than having them mixed in with my month to month summaries. As a nurse and a soon-to-be first time mom, I highly recommend this book.Book Review: the best $20 I have ever spent
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book after reading positive reviews on Amazon when I just got pregnant and I have been reading parts of it at least once a week since then (I'm 7 months pregnant now). My first favorite part describes the child's development week after week in detail. It's so interesting to learn what is happening with your Little One at all these stages. My second favorite part is "Common concerns and questions of pregancy". It literally answered all my questions and concerns I have had since the beginning of the pregancy. It's a great relief to learn that the symptoms you have are a normal part of pregnancy, that every woman has them, and that there is nothing to worry about. It's very reassuring and gives you a piece of mind! Another part describes the delivery in detail, pain relief options and how to take care of an infant. I think all these parts are extremely useful for first-time mothers like me.
In sum, the book is written in a very objective way always giving you options and giving you an opportunity to take a well-informed decision. I think it's one of the best $20 I have ever spent.