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The Mother of all Pregnancy Books
by
Ann Douglas (Goodreads Author)
The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in between.
Unlike all those otherbossy, tell-you-what-to-do titles, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts on such perennial hot topics as pain relief during labor, episiotomy, and circumcision, and empowers them to make informed personal choices. It's packed with tools you won't...more
Unlike all those otherbossy, tell-you-what-to-do titles, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts on such perennial hot topics as pain relief during labor, episiotomy, and circumcision, and empowers them to make informed personal choices. It's packed with tools you won't...more
Paperback, 600 pages
Published
January 1st 2002
by Wiley
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This was a wonderful book, it was full of facts and written by a Canadian for Canadians. This was great as the topics of health care and maternity leave are drastically different between the states and Canada.
One of the things that I really enjoyed was that the author stayed factual and used mothers and pregnant women who had been through various situations to tell you facts as well. Opinions where not shoved at you and various view points where looked at.
This book can be read straight through...more
One of the things that I really enjoyed was that the author stayed factual and used mothers and pregnant women who had been through various situations to tell you facts as well. Opinions where not shoved at you and various view points where looked at.
This book can be read straight through...more
Nov 15, 2011
Christine Steendam
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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This book is large and helpful and can be read from beginning to end or just used as a reference book when a mother-to-be has questions or concerns.
It has probably just about everything you would need to know in it. From pre-pregnancy (Are You Really Ready to Have a Baby?) to Labour Day it's got it all. It even has an entire section on all those pregnancy aches and pains that we love so much. Another great feature is the little snipets of advice from other mothers.
However, one thing that really...more
It has probably just about everything you would need to know in it. From pre-pregnancy (Are You Really Ready to Have a Baby?) to Labour Day it's got it all. It even has an entire section on all those pregnancy aches and pains that we love so much. Another great feature is the little snipets of advice from other mothers.
However, one thing that really...more
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This is the first book Ive read on pregnancy. Its a pretty good primer as far as I can tell. We are looking into starting our family which is what prompted me to get this book.
I like the way this is written - it includes excerpts from mothers on nearly every page which helps give a human touch to what can be a very clinical subject
I picked up this book because it was one of the few that had a chapter about "are you ready to have kids?" which is really the main question Ive been asking myself. Do...more
I like the way this is written - it includes excerpts from mothers on nearly every page which helps give a human touch to what can be a very clinical subject
I picked up this book because it was one of the few that had a chapter about "are you ready to have kids?" which is really the main question Ive been asking myself. Do...more
FANTASTIC book. No fear-mongering, open to discussion about midwifery and all aspects of pregnancy and birth, including loss and grieving. DEFINITELY read this book if you are pregnant. The only complaint I have about it is that it is too short. HOWEVER there are other books that can give you any of the information you can't find here. Love the fact that it is Canadian, and thus relevant to me (particularly labour laws and information about birth certificates, etc.).
The best part of this book is that it's a quick and easy reference manual. I particularly liked the charts and lists of pregnancy ailments. That's helpful - especially when you're suffering from one of them and couldn't find it easily in any other pregnancy book!
It's not the week-to-week variety type of book, but still very useful for a quick overview and refresher course!
It's not the week-to-week variety type of book, but still very useful for a quick overview and refresher course!
It is a great reference book. It includes lots of tables for reference, including a due date table (based off last menstrual cycle). It has topics not normally included like conception and infertility. My own personal reaction is not quite enthusiastic, just because I've read so many pregnancy/birth books. I enjoy books that are more scientific (quote the studies).
Overall pretty good, but a bit dated with some of the info. When the method of communicating immediately with your loved one in an emergency situation is to use a beeper I have to say hmmm... The basic prinicples and advice, though, are very good overall. I wouldn't recommend this as your only pregnancy book, but as an additional book it's fine.
I really liked this book. Ann Douglas has a practical, open minded approach to pregnancy and child birth that isn't knee jerk or hysterical like a lot of books out there. I like her week by week chart as well as her chapter on the 8th month and labor and what you really need to buy for your baby.
The best pregnancy book for Canadian parents, this one covers everything!
I keep it on my bedside table so I can refer to it frequently. I love that I can check my symptoms, find out what I can and can't eat, and get great tips on how to handle pregnancy.
Her other books are also excellent!
I keep it on my bedside table so I can refer to it frequently. I love that I can check my symptoms, find out what I can and can't eat, and get great tips on how to handle pregnancy.
Her other books are also excellent!
This book was a borrow from Suzy. It was extremely helpful, especially right away when you find out you are pregnant and do not get a lot of direction from professionals at the hospitals. Highly recommended for the first-timer at pregnancy!
May 23, 2013
Ruby_blue
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Expecting mothers, TTC
I preferred this pregnancy book to the "What to Expect..." books. For one, it was largely positive (I found some books focused heavily on what could go wrong - as I am an anxious first-timer, this was really not helpful.) The section on symptoms was well done without being alarming and gave a calming "this is normal" sense to some of my more panicky moments. I also like the brief quotes and stories from other women and the section on controversial decisions (to breastfeed or not, circumcision, b...more
My reading has not fallen by the wayside, only switched to a different area and kept hidden until now... Tee hee! This is a good book, informative and helpful. I keep referring back to it as the weeks pass.
I'm just doing research, people! Don't get too excited!
Other than the fact that this was clearly written in the late 1990s, it was super informative. Lots of good information/insight.
Other than the fact that this was clearly written in the late 1990s, it was super informative. Lots of good information/insight.
Finally a book that lays it all out in easy to understand terms. While scary at times (who knew your baby had a coat of hair in the womb), it's a pretty informative book that is easy to read and digest. The tone that the author uses is great, very conversational. She is not very technical which is a nice change of pace. Covers a lot of topics, conception, prenatal nutrition, foods and medicines that are bad for the baby and hinder development. Attempts to ease your fears (if that's even possible...more
Oct 14, 2012
Andrea Nair
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, I recommend reading this one. Fabulous, evidence-based, helpful Canadian information.
This was my favorite. Everything I was wondering is at the very least addressed. I will re-read this time and time again!
I really liked this one the first time around with Chloe and I have referred back to it several times during this pregnancy too.
This was a great update to the one I previously had. This book (and the others in the series) is extremely well written, informative and enjoyable to read. I love that it is Canadian as i could relate to it so well. While it didn't shy away from the seriousness of some situations that can occur in pregnancy it didn't dwell on them or scare you silly. It is filled with humor and mom stories which is part of what it makes it so enjoyable to read. Totally, recommend it! I also must mention I receiv...more
It was wonderful to find a book with references to the Canadian health care system.
This book was ok as a reference, but I preferred the Sears Pregnancy Book to this one.
mostly overview with great readability commentary and personal story telling.
I felt like this book was very informative and easy to read.
The only pregnancy book I own, just because I figured I should have one to refer to. I read about the first half, and now I just look stuff up in the index when I have a question about something. I like the writing style and the stories from real moms. Having flipped through the usuals, like What to Expect When You're Expecting, this one appealed to me the most.
Also, I should note I bought this before I was pregnant. I liked that it had a beefier than usual section on conception, which most of...more
Also, I should note I bought this before I was pregnant. I liked that it had a beefier than usual section on conception, which most of...more
I really liked the pictures and more sensible tone.
Lots of good info without being overly scary.
Good, gave me the jist of pregnancy
Apr 03, 2012
Cristina Robinson
is currently reading it
But I have the newest Edition.
Good info for Canadian mothers-to-be.
A great book for Canadian mothers.
Thanks again Becky for lending me the book. Interesting so far, but glad I read a little more in depth in other books first.
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Ann Douglas is the author of numerous books about pregnancy and parenting and the creator of The Mother of All Books series:
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: (2nd US edition, July 2012 and 2nd Canadian edition, June 2011)
The Mother of All Baby Books
The Mother of All Toddler Books
The Mother of All Parenting Books and
The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers.
Ann speaks at conferences relate...more
More about Ann Douglas...
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: (2nd US edition, July 2012 and 2nd Canadian edition, June 2011)
The Mother of All Baby Books
The Mother of All Toddler Books
The Mother of All Parenting Books and
The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers.
Ann speaks at conferences relate...more
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