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While Waiting

Great reference book, written by an obstetrician and a mother. This book will be your best friend while expecting.

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

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Author 13 books8 followers
July 30, 2008
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.
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Author 17 books17 followers
August 2, 2009
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.
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142 reviews11 followers
April 28, 2019
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.
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183 reviews4 followers
September 5, 2012


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.
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76 reviews
January 15, 2013
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.
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141 reviews
February 5, 2015
Short and easy to read, it covers Everything a new mom might want to think about, with room to write my own notes.
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Author 48 books398 followers
May 6, 2014
I read this sometime in 1997. A quick overview of pregnancy without an overwhelming depth.
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