The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
by Vicki Iovine
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Author: Vicki IovineEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-01-09
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Gallery
Book Reviews of The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Book Review: Excellent book for realistic women
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree that people are over-reacting about several topics in this book. I'm sorry, but it's nice to read that other people have realistic feelings about pregnancy and childbirth. It's not all roses, and Vicki shows us the humor in that.
Vicki is the ultimate "girlfriend" and we should all strive to be like her. She doesn't judge people for the decisions they make about pregnancy and childbirth; she tells us her story. Sometimes it's nice to hear other's stories even if you don't agree with their decisions. Quit judging! It only gets worse after the baby is born and you're stuck in a world of competitive mothering. If we would all just support each other and learn to laugh at our differences, the world would be a happier place.
As far as Vicki being against excersize; I didn't agree either. I think pregnant women should excersize with their doctor's permission. Am I going to judge Vicki for not wanting to? Not in the least; it's her decsion. I'm assuming she's in her forties and she looks fabulous. Clearly the nine months of excersize she missed out on during her pregnancies didn't kill her. Who are we to judge?
Bottom line- in a world full of pregnancy books written to scare you this was a nice refreshing read. It makes you feel more human and helps you to laugh at some of the side-effects of pregnancy. You may not agree with all of Vicki's opinions, but I'm sure she's still willing to be your "girlfriend." She's a mother of four; she knows what she's talking about. And we should listen.
Summary of The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Your Girlfriends, of course -- at least, the ones who've been through the exhilaration and exhaustion, the agony and ecstasy of pregnancy. Four-time delivery room veteran Vicki Iovine, "the Carrie Bradshaw of pregnancy" (Wall Street Journal), talks to you the way only a best friend can -- in the book that will go the whole nine months for every mother-to-be. Now, in this newly revised and updated edition, get the lowdown on all those little things that are too strange or embarrassing to ask, practical tips, and hilarious takes on everything pregnant.What Really Happens to Your Body -- from morning sickness and gas to eating everything in sight -- and what it's like to go from being a babe to having one.
The Many Moods of Pregnancy -- why you're so irritable/distracted/ tired/light-headed (or at least more than usual).
Plus, the latest scoop on . . .
Staying Stylish -- You may be pregnant, but you can still be the fashionista you've always been (or at least you don't have to look like a walking beach ball) -- wearing the hippest designers and proudly showing off your bump.
Pregnancy Is Down to a Science -- from in vitro fertilization to scheduled C-section, the latest technology provides so many options, alternatives, and tests, it can all be downright confusing.
. . . and much more! For a reassuring voice or just a few good belly laughs, turn to this straight-talking guide on what to really expect when you're expecting.
Beginning with the "10 Greatest Lies About Pregnancy" (number 10: Lamaze works), and ending with postpartum dementia, Vicki Iovine's Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy has fast become the laywoman's mouthpiece for the American pregnancy experience. Iovine is irreverent, sassy, and incredibly reassuring as she exposes the "truths" of pregnancy and childbirth, from sex to cellulite to cesareans. Iovine birthed four kids in six years, none of them twins, which certainly qualifies her as an expert. The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy does reveal Iovine's particular cultural biases (pregnant or not, most of us don't have record-producer husbands, hang out with supermodels, or wear size-four pants) and philosophical beliefs (she's not a particularly strong proponent of natural childbirth or nursing), but, taken with a grain or two of salt, she provides many hilarious moments, acres of advice, and honest reassurance readers will find nowhere else. --Ericka Lutz
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