Helpful Score: 2
This book was wonderful while I was expecting my first child. It went into much more detail than what to expect so it was nice to read both and really see and read about what was going on. I reccommend it to any expecting mother.
Leeanna E. (WeeDragon97) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a MUST have for a first time mom. I used it almost every day. It has so much more than the month by month style books!
A very interesting week-by-week guide to fetal development as well as changes in mom's body. Full of helpful tips and other information. I often found myself reading ahead! I liked that it was broken down by week, so I didn't have to wait so long between chapters!
Helpful Score: 2
I really like this series much better than the "What to Expect". This has more pictures and is broken up differently with more details.
Helpful Score: 1
This book is great. I was able to read weekly about the changes I would go through and how my baby was developing. It was great to know what to expect during my pregnancy because the doctor's visits are far between till the last trimester, and those visits are brief and you don't have a lot of time to ask all your questions.
Helpful Score: 1
I did not wind up using this book during my pregnancy. I do have one complaint about the book. It covers "itching" by saying that a lot of women get it and it's caused by your skin stretching. They then go on to say that it may only occur when you are pregnant and then also when you take oral contraceptives. Well, taking oral contraceptives wouldn't cause your skin to stretch, would it? That means there must be some other reason you are itching - something related to pregnancy hormones. Well, there is. It's called ICP - intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. It's a real condition and if you itch while pregnant, you should be tested for it. Check www.itchymoms.com. By no means does every itchy pregnant woman have ICP, but don't allow your doctor to dismiss you cavalierly.
A good read but a bit to wordy for me, I just wanted answers and it goes into a ton of details. So if you like details go for it.
I really enjoyed the week by week guide compared to the What to Expect when Expecting which is only a month by month guide. I was too anxious to wait for the next month.
My husband and I really like this book. We pick it up periodically (at least once a week) to check out my progress. Very inofrmative.
I loved these Week by Week books - both the pregnancy book and the Baby's First Year book. The weeks don't always exactly correspond with where you or your child are at, but it is still very helpful to have a general idea of developmental stages. I especially enjoyed the pictures in actual size that depict typical fetus growth. It really makes it all seem very real!
I found this book to be very comprehensive and informative. I enjoyed the week by week format as well. It was pretty good about thoroughly explaining any medical terms used, and I did find it to be quite helpful in understanding what was going on with my pregnancy. I would recommend it to any pregnant woman, but definitely to a first timer like myself.
I really liked this book. I looked forward to seeing what each new week had to offer, especially the pictures of the baby's development each week. I found it very helpful!
Heather C. (hthrchatman) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 17 more book reviews
this is actually a hardcover 4th edition not the 5th. No jacket cover. Good condition.
It really helped me watch how my baby was growing every week. I thought it was really cool to see what/how a baby develops over time. Loved this book.
It really helped me watch how my baby was growing every week. I thought it was really cool to see what/how a baby develops over time. Loved this book.
Great book to go through each week of pregnancy.
Good book for first-time moms. Goes thru gestational age week-by-week with pictures of what your baby looks like in utero. Only criticism....not medical in any sense.
Eleanor C. (RayandGabesMommie) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 48 more book reviews
This is a great book for anyone who will be a first time mom.
N. D. S. (NaturalSpice) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 78 more book reviews
Tons of information on Pregnancy, fetal development and lots of extras!
AWESOME BOOK!!!
Very informative!
Sarah B. (caffeinegirl) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 114 more book reviews
I loved the week-by-week format. Since I was only reading about what to expect for the current week, I didn't have any "spoilers", and I was able to stay informed while still experiencing everything as it happened, instead of anticipating the next development. This book was surprisingly detailed and full of immediately useful information (how to get a good night's sleep once it starts getting difficult), larger issues to consider as your pregnancy progresses (like how much a baby is going to cost), and surprising information (How is pregnancy weight distributed? only 7-1/2 lbs is baby!). This book focuses on the positive aspects of pregnancy and how to intelligently manage everything that comes up, so I found that it reassured me (as opposed to worrying me by emphasizing everything that can go wrong). I found it comforting and greatly helpful.
Jennifer M. (mccullar) reviewed Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition on + 55 more book reviews
someone gave to me and i already had a differant one.
