The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine
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Book Reviews of The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
Book Review: Don't waste your money!
Summary: 1 Stars
I was very dissapointed with this book for several reasons. First, the author went on and on and on about how awful her morning sickness was and proceeds to give advice about what to do to make things better. At the end of the chapter she briefly mentions that she only threw up 2 times! For us mothers-to-be that have truly suffered morning sickness(and have thrown up two times in any good day!), I did not appreciate advice or whining from a woman that threw up only twice during her entire pregnancy. Second, it seems that she condones laying around and keeping exercise to a minimum, but at the same time promotes stuffing your face. What kind of advice is that? Finally, I was very dissapointed in the chapter devoted to sex. She makes it seem like all pregnant women should want to have sex all the time, which really made me feel like there was something wrong with me! Overall, I felt the book was a one-sided opinion piece which doesn't make much sense as a "guide." For those on the fence about whether to buy, I'd reccomend "What to Expect When You're Expecting" as a good guidebook or "Belly Laughs" for a light, funny read.Book Review: Great for women who live in caves and have Neanderthal husbands
Summary: 1 Stars
SHOW OF HANDS LADIES! Is anyone here NOT aware that pregnancy might cause you to fart excessively? To possibly feel mood swings? To gain weight and feel bloated? Does anyone here NOT realize that photos of pregnant celebrities looking "fabulous" might possibly be airbrushed? Do we really all compare ourselves to famous pregos and end up feeling self-loathing?
Anyone here have a husband/boyfriend who only values us for our skinny, nonpregnant bodies? Who is completely insensitive?
If you live in a cave and aren't aware what pregnancy is "really" like by now, or if your baby's daddy is a complete jerk, then this book is for you.
All sarcasm aside, this book is a complete waste of time. The humor is the usual cliches. Nothing "fresh" about it. The author's opinions are offensive, especially her feelings towards unmedicated birth. I wonder who she had to bribe or bully to get her book on t.v. being read by pregnant Rachel on "Friends".
Book Review: Do not buy this book
Summary: 1 Stars
This book made me feel depressed and scared about pregnancy and birth - exactly the opposite of what I was looking for. Everything is written in a sarcastic way, which I think was meant to be humor. I found it insulting and factually very inaccurate. In fact, some of her statements are irresponsibly incorrect. I would not want her girlfriends as my own. If you want some facts about childbirth without the fear mongering read The Thinking Women's Guide to Birth by Henci Goer. It's old but the facts remain true today and are based on solid research. As for a guide to pregnancy? I'm not going to waste my money on any other books and will just enjoy the next 7 months - whatever it throws at me.Book Review: stay away from this one if you're looking for the facts of pregnancy
Summary: 1 Stars
This book was condescending in it's tone - "Don't worry your pretty little head about it! Get a c-section, it's easier to schedule your birth!"
A c-section is MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY, and should never be discussed as an option for anyone unless there is a medical indication.
It also included such gems as "dressing up for your Obstetrician, even when you don't care what your husband thinks of you anymore", and the "watermelon diet".
Stay away from this one if you're looking for factual information on pregnancy and childbirth.
Book Review: A little too much. . .
Summary: 1 Stars
I received this book as a gift. I was nervous about pregnancy and after reading just a few chapters was even more nervous. The what to expect books are so much more positive and easier to navigate through, answering questions on just what you want to know, and not what you don't. Everyone's pregnancy is different. I think her pregnancies were not the greatest experiences for her. For a first-time mom, sometimes it's nice to know just what is relevant to your own pregnancy. "Girlfriend's Guide" is not my taste, not my humor.