While Waiting

by George E. Verrilli, Anne Marie Mueser

Third Revised Edition—A fully revised, expanded edition of the book that millions of women and care providers have depended on for facts about pregnancy

More than 4.5 Million Copies Sold

Written by an obstetrician and a mother: The information you need to know about pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

With more than four and a half million copies in print, the must trusted prenatal guidebook in America is now nelwy revised, updated, and expanded. It includes:
- Questions to ask your care provider
- Explanations of medical terms and procedures
- Helpful exercises and tips for staying fit, healthy, and comfortable
- Record-keep sections
- Warning signs to watch for
- Expanded and updated coverage of pain relief, prematurity, Caesarean delivery, birthing positions, and other key topics.

The book is arranged in an easy-to-use format with space to keep track of prenatal appointments, notes and questions, and any special instructions for personal care.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

George E. Verrilli, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick and simple book that explained a bunch of the process of the alien podling's development inside of the host female's abdomen.

Um. I mean, the baby's development in the uterus, and the resulting effects on the mother. Definitely covered a list of do's, don'ts, and suggestions. Since I'm a total newb at this, and my partner is not, I've been able to ask her the questions that this book raised.

So, it wasn't complete, but it wasn't written to be. It was a very good introductory book, and prepped me for more in-depth books that are to come.

[Rachelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm starting to discover that one can only read so many pregnancy books before they start repeating the same information. Over and over.

I'm starting to discover that one can only read so many pregnancy books before they start repeating the same information. Over and over.

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s no real order to the book which is why I liked it so much. It’s just a bunch of random blurbs about what you could possibly experience during pregnancy. Good for referencing because each section is less than a page. Easy read, straight to the point.

[Nathan Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife had me read just the section on labor and delivery. The section was concise and to the point. Very informative, but I've already heard most of it due to a birthing class we just took.

[Zola · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good basic book for pregnant women that covers what the baby's doing, what symptoms might trouble preg. women as they go through terms, etc. Not difficult to get through, it's one of those kinds of books where it's more of a reference than a read.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and easy to read, it covers Everything a new mom might want to think about, with room to write my own notes.

[Jane Lebak · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this sometime in 1997. A quick overview of pregnancy without an overwhelming depth.