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: Detailed information, straightforward, organized
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many other reviewers, I received "What to Expect..." as a gift after we announced our pregnancy. The Mayo Clinic book, however, was the one I chose to buy myself. All the information is there in a straightforward, scientific manner (not cutesy writing with cartoons). I skimmed through most of it and have been reading each section as it relates to my pregnancy, and have really been satisfied with this book.
Everything is organized by timeline and topic, and I've found it to be a great, true "resource" in preparing for the next stages in pregnancy and childbirth. Other pregnancy books, such as "What to Expect" and even "YOU Having a Baby" were both okay, but to me are more like interesting reads if you're interested in learning more ABOUT pregnancy, not as guides to read while you're going through it.
Definitely recommend the Mayo Clinic guide for any women (and men) looking for textbook-like information without the dumbed-down cuteness.
Book Review: To the point
Summary: 5 Stars
The "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" is a very clear cut and honest look at pregnancy. It does not pander to any fads or trends but reports actual issues that can occur and gives an honest look into what to expect. It won't tell you where or how to find the best pregnancy pants or give any frivolous thoughts on any of the subjects. Yet when you need to know what to expect health wise about your pregnancy, what changes at what times will normally occur, and statistical facts about what can go on, then this is the book for you. After reading all the garbage on the internet about fears based on very little study I was frightened about what my real chances of issues were. This book is frank and informs people based on decades of experience and study on the issue of pregnancy. I've stopped reading all the new articles about pregnancy as most of the information seems more than a little hysterical compared to the down to earth discussions that this book has.Book Review: Love this one
Summary: 5 Stars
We are on our second baby, and I've got this one permanently on the nightstand again. I preferred this book over the other pregnancy books, even "What to Expect". It seems more geared to explaining the details of what is going on....the toes grow now, the hearing is developed now, etc. I also like the way it is organized. Month by month, with weekly breakdowns for baby's development and mother's experiences. They also have a great section of the book that explains why your symptoms mean. Great to go to when your nose is stuffy during the first trimester, and it explains why it is happening.
A piece of advice...with our first baby, I only gave cursory attention to the 'baby care' sections of any of my books. After we got home with her, I was poring over subjects like breastfeeding, swadding, what to do about the crying, etc. Don't let yourself get caught unprepared. Use the quiet time now to read up on that, too!
Book Review: Very Informative!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a nursing student, I wanted a pregnancy book that went into a little more detail that what I could read about online or in my textbooks. I learned a lot in school, but I wanted a bit more detail about what my body would go through, not just how the baby should develop and this book was the perfect answer. It may seem like heavy reading, but if you read along with your pregnancy & symptoms, it's not at all boring. The 1st part of the book describes each week of pregnancy and includes actual size pics of how the baby should be progressing. It also goes into childbirth & postpartum care. The 2nd section of the book explores various decisions you may face during pregnancy & after the baby is born. The last section discusses common pregnancy problems, everywhere from diabetes to preterm labor to preeclampsia. Overall, the book is very straight forward, informative, and a great source for pregnancy (& after) information.Book Review: Chuck "What to Expect," this is the only one you need!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book on a whim because I thought the Mayo Clinic must know some things about pregnancy. As soon as I opened it, I realized how much time I wasted reading little bits of "What to Expect" every month. I love the way this book is set up: the week by week development bits are all together. The pregnancy illnesses and complications are all together. The labor and delivery bits are all together. The birthing complications are all together...thus you don't end up reading all kinds of information you don't need. There is a very usable index at the back if you're searching for an answer to a question. I look at this book constantly when I have a question about something, and it takes me 2 minutes tops to figure out what I want to know. I thought the language was very easy to understand without being patronising. I would recommend this book to anyone embarking on a pregnancy - it's a very valuable resource!