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What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Author: Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway, Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg
Introducing a completely Revised & Updated Third Edition of America's bestselling pregnancy book, What to Expect When You're Expecting. Two years in the making, it's a cover-to-cover, chapter-by-chapter, line-by-line revision and update. — Incorporating the most recent developments in medicine, and responding to the many queries and letter...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780894807695
ISBN-10: 0894807692
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: 351
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 46 ratings
Publisher: Workman Publishing Co Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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mahbaar avatar reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 111 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 15
Personally, I think there is no better reference for a woman who is pregnant. Granted, they are a little paranoid about some things (such as taking medications and what you eat, etc.) but overall the information is very helpful, particularly with its question & answer format. I highly recommend this book.
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Helpful Score: 6
I hated this book. I tell everyone I know who's pregnant never to read it. It focuses so much on every little thing being a sign of disaster, almost all of which are the mother's fault for not eating the right thing/sleeping the right way/whatever. There is no joy in this book, only gloom. Try the Sears & Sears Baby Book instead!
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Helpful Score: 6
I think that this book is one of the worst pregnancy books that I have ever read! Every chapter is full of what can go wrong with your baby, the pregnancy and birth. Yes it does have lots of pregnancy info. But it represented so negatively, and doesn't even come close to representing the wonder, joy, beauty, and anticipation that should be felt by expectant moms.

My favorite pregnancy book is the Mayo Clinic Guide to Pregnancy. I read this book during my first pregnancy, and I though it was great, answering all my questions, but it also made me depressed and scared. It wasn't until my next child that I got other books to compare to it. There are many other books that are far, far better than this one.
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Helpful Score: 6
As a natural childbirth educator in training and a normal birth advocate, I cannot endorse this book. While there is some very good information, there is a definite bent toward extremely "medical" childbirth.
reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This book is kind of vague. It is also set up to prepare you for a hospital birth instead of a natural one.
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reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful with lots of great information for during your pregnancy
cncden avatar reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on
Never finished reading - horrible format, too clinical, fear based, focuses on negative, "diet" is unreasonable - definately NOT lite-reading. Thought it was a "must-have"... definately NOT (for me, anyway). I wanted a natural birth (in a hospital, though) - this book was NOT helpful for my mindset or spiritual needs. Try Ina May Gaskin "Guide to Childbirth", Henci Goer "Thinking Woman's Guide...", and England/Horowitz "Birthing from Within" - those became my MUST-HAVES!!!
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Way too fear based...very conservative. Most people like it for the format which is easy to read...but then it scares the crap out of them for no reason! The pregnancy/birth books by Dr. Sears or Sheila Kitzinger are much, much better!
ZePenguinMuffin avatar reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 3 more book reviews
this was one of the most helpful books i had when i was pregnant: it detailed each month including how you might feel emotionally, look physically, as well as what your baby was doing developmentally. It also includes a fair amount of things to watch out for, red flags etc, but it wasn't terrifing like some pregnancy books tend to be. Worth a read.
reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 4 more book reviews
I believe this is the original version.
reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 4 more book reviews
A must have for any mother to be!
reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 10 more book reviews
This is a really out dated book. The book has useless knowledge and can even scare and worry expected parents. I would not recommend this book. If you have any questions, talk with your Dr. They are the best resource for up to date information.
jpbookgirl avatar reviewed What to Expect When You're Expecting on + 27 more book reviews
I'm one of those Moms who had to know about the baby inside while I was pregnant for the first time. It helped my calm my anxiety and really gave good advise and guidance. I loved this book! I even was gifted the next one as my first grew older. This book was a great tool and I'm happy to pass it on to the next new mommy.
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This book is very slanted toward the medical industry and leaves moms to worry about all the things that can go wrong in a pregnancy instead of just allowing them to enjoy the pregnancy. I wish this was no longer the standard that moms read. I would suggest any of the books by Dr. Sears.
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GREAT reference book for during your pregnancy! Told you what foods to eat, what foods to stay away from, how to exercise while pregnant, and lots of other facts that most pregnant women DON'T know. Gave great details on what to expect during your pregnancy and labor!
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Fabulous reference for pregnancy and beyond. I loved the anecdotal questions that you want to know about but seem silly when asked out loud to your doctor. Great for second babies and for dads, too! 479 pages of good stuff, organized month-by-month!
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A great book.


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