The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell You

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Summary: Great book
Review: I enjoyed this book because of its straight talk and because it wasn't nearly as scary or confusing as some others. The only problem is that it isn't as informative as some.

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Summary: The ONLY and BEST pregnancy book you'll ever need
Review: This book was the very best. It was funny, it was light-hearted, it was truthful, it was honest, it told you things nobody else would. What more could you want when you're going through the most bizarre (and frightening) experience of your life? Who ever talks about what happens *right after* the baby pops out? Nobody. And let me tell you, the fun doesn't end just because the baby's out. I got this book from a friend--the only friend of mine that had had a baby at the time. She said she loved the book and thought I would too. I did. In fact, I loved it so much I just passed it onto my husband's cousin who is expecting next summer. At times when I couldn't get comfortable to do *anything* and thought I was losing my mind this book kept my sanity (what there was to keep) and let me know all the things my body was doing were NORMAL if you could believe that. This truly was the very best book.

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Summary: A fun read, not a medical book
Review: The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy is a lot of fun to read. It's just not a medical book. It's meant to complement -- not replace -- more traditional pregnancy reference books.

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Summary: Your REAL No-nonsense Guide
Review: Forget about "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and "The Mother of All Pregnancy Books." (I've read both, and I couldn't tell you which is more boring or sterile.) The Girlfriend's Guide is the real deal. Vicki Iovine's approach is frank, funny, and a breath of fresh air compared to other pre-natal books. She (and, don't forget her girlfriends!) covers everything from when the baby is conceived to when you bring him home in terms that are UNDERSTANDABLE--the way you'd want to hear it from a friend. Instead of using medical terms up front, you'll see a word like "Squishy," with the medical term behind it in parentheses. There are stories about fears, successes, miscarriages, the 9-months' pregnant waddle, what to bring to the hospital for your special day, and reasons why asking your husband if he still finds you attractive in your 38th week is a complete waste of time. BUY THIS BOOK! You will not be disappointed

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Summary: I recommend this book for any first-time expectant mother
Review: Not only was there some very practical information that you will not find in any 'guide' (such as the maternity clothes you really need and will wear), but it is a wonderful way to reduce any stress you may have as a first-time pregnant women: it will leave you laughing at your anxieties and you will not want to put the book down. I read this book cover-to-cover in one day. This book and the 'What to Expect...' book were the guides for my pregnancy. This book really is everything you need to know that you won't find out from your doctor.

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Summary: Really tells it how it is...
Review: This is the best pregnancy book I have read so far. The author is really blunt and tells it exactly how it is. It truly is like talking to your best friend. You get the dirty truth on everything. You hear the good but you also hear the bad. The author uses curse words every now and then that I could probably do without but then again so does a good friend of mine now and then. This book is by far worth every dime you pay for it. I am going to purchase one for any of my friends and relative that become pregnant in the future!

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Summary: Not very informative
Review: I wanted something that was fun to read and was also informative, and I found that it might be fun to read, but not packed with the type of information I was looking for. I also found that the book described situations that may not be applicable to me, so I couldn't really relate. For example, I don't have close girlfriends who'd just had babies. I also didn't find the style very grabbing or amusing. So I returned this book and got "What to expect when you're expecting" and "Your pregnancy week by week."

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Summary: A new perspective
Review: I recommend to all moms about to have a baby you read this book in the last two weeks of pregnancy, especially if you are ready for your little one to arrive. Vicki could be accused of bringing on early deliveries from all the laughter you will experience. Her books give you a relief from many of the more technical resources one tends to bury themselves in when pregnant. Another wonderful resource is The Expectant Father, by Armin Brott. Brott offers all of the resources dads need to know when expecting a child, and at the same time he is humerous and easy to read. I suggest this book be added to your shower gifts.

Anne Leedom
Editor-Parentingbookmark.com

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Summary: Full of falsehoods
Review: This book has some light-hearted moments but it has more bad advice than good. The worst is the section on exercise. The final point she makes is that you shouldn't exercise because if there turns out to be a problem with your baby you will always wonder if it happened because you exercised during pregnancy! This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever read and there is absolutely no medical evidence to support such an outlandish claim. For this reason and other perpetuated myths I give this book one star.

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Summary: Comedy for Pregnancy.
Review: I loved this book. From the very first chapter to the last, it's filled with witty, humorful comments. It made me laugh so hard that people that I worked with who weren't pregnant (and were male) were reading it and laughing. My husband even found it humorous. Recommended for those middle of the night bathroom trips when you can't get back to sleep.