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    <![CDATA[&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD -- FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC &quot;BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH&quot;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/center&gt;<p>Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle -- well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.<p><em>Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth</em> will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:<p>&lt;center&gt;CHOOSING A GOOD HEALTH CARE PROVIDER<p>SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH <p>UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING<p>COPING WITH LABOR PAIN<p>SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY<p>ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER<p>&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;<em>OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH</em> IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR WOMEN THAT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MANY DECISIONS AHEAD.</p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[One of the best pregnancy and birthing resources out there. No need for all the month by month detailed stuff that many pregnancy books have. You can find that all on the internet and it varies so much from woman to woman. This book has the nitty gritty details on all the health and procedural optio...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55041790">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD -- FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC &quot;BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH&quot;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/center&gt;<p>Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle -- well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.<p><em>Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth</em> will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:<p>&lt;center&gt;CHOOSING A GOOD HEALTH CARE PROVIDER<p>SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH <p>UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING<p>COPING WITH LABOR PAIN<p>SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY<p>ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER<p>&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;<em>OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH</em> IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR WOMEN THAT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MANY DECISIONS AHEAD.</p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[One of the most informative book on pregnancy and birth. It can be a little overwhelming and might be best read in stages. But the Boston Women's Health Collective is THE authority when it comes to women's health books. An excellent addition to any pregnant woman's must read list. <br/><br/>Good f...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71013882">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD -- FROM THE EDITORS OF THE CLASSIC &quot;BIBLE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH&quot;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/center&gt;<p>Pregnancy and birth are as ordinary and extraordinary as breathing, thinking, or loving. But as soon as you announce you're expecting, you may be bombarded with advice from every angle -- well-meaning friends, relatives, medical professionals, even strangers want to weigh in on what you should or shouldn't do, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by their conflicting recommendations.<p><em>Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth</em> will help you sort fact from fiction, giving you the most accurate research, up-to-date information, and the firsthand experiences of numerous women who have been exactly where you are today. You'll get the tools you need to take care of yourself and your baby during and after your pregnancy, from tips on eating well during pregnancy to strategies for coping with stress and depression. Learn everything you need to know about:<p>&lt;center&gt;CHOOSING A GOOD HEALTH CARE PROVIDER<p>SELECTING A PLACE OF BIRTH <p>UNDERSTANDING PRENATAL TESTING<p>COPING WITH LABOR PAIN<p>SPEEDING YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY<p>ADJUSTING TO LIFE AS A NEW MOTHER<p>&lt;center&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;+1&quot;&gt;<em>OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH</em> IS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR WOMEN THAT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MANY DECISIONS AHEAD.</p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[2.5 - 2.75 stars.<br/>I was again surprised and excited to find this one at our little local library (it was just published a few months ago) ...After hearing a great interview with one of the editors on the radio, i was really looking forward to a new go-to pregancy recource text, but boohoo, this...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34622891">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Anyone looking for a good primer on pregnancy and childbirth should take a look at this one. It's been a great help during these past 7 months. Thumbs up!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Although this book was informative, I felt like it was too biased in one direction (natural birth) and criticized any other birthing option.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Recmomended by my midwife.  Again, lots of information and stories from &quot;real&quot; women about every aspect gross and wonderful.  I got this as an Easter present and I am very happy with it.  Great supplement to any pregnancy reader.]]></body>
    
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