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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) 60 reviews Sheila Kitzinger
Knopf, 2003
19 years and two healthy children later...
+ An Amazing Resource!
hindsight being what it is I would have to say that Sheila's book gave me the courage of my convictions and the reassurance that we are born to do this baby rearing. I spend time on both continents and see very little problem with moms having a little wine or beer while pregnant or nursing~heck, ...
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It Could Happen To You: Diary Of A Pregnancy and Beyond 41 reviews Martha Brockenbrough
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2002
Great Gift for the New Mother
+ Disappointed but still like the seller... + A fun read for any "career woman" who is suddenly expecting
My sister had just had her first baby and was feeling overwhelmed. After reading some reviews, I purchased this book for her. My sister said she read the book while baby was sleeping in her arms, but was laughing so hard at times she'd have to put the book down to keep from awakening or ...
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The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between (U.S. ... 167 reviews Ann Douglas
Wiley, 2002
It really is the mother of all pregrancy books
+ Very helpful information for pre-conception
After reading several other pregnancy books, although reading over the same topics, Ann Douglas provides more helpful information. Her writing style is easy to read, funny at times and not biased. You feel as if you are listening to a friend sometimes. This book covers everything from preconception ...
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Our Bodies Ourselves For The New Century (A Touchstone book) 32 reviews Boston Women's Health Book Collective
Touchstone, 1998
A great woman's health book for any age of women!
+ A Must Have book + If you liked this book. . . + Great introduction to women's health
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Love Letters to My Baby 11 reviews Vickey Banks
Multnomah Books, 2000
Look at the "see inside" feature to review the book
+ Best Journal Ever! + Wonderful Gift! + Something I look forward to giving my daughter when she's older + Making an heirloom
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The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition 82 reviews Kathleen Huggins
Harvard Common Press, 2005
The only guide that you need and will grow with your baby's needs
+ Very helpful + Buy This Book if You Plan to Breastfeed + The MOST COMPREHENSIVE Breastfeeding Resource! + Great book!
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Waiting for Birdy: A Year of Frantic Tedium, Neurotic Angst, and the Wild Magic of Growing a Family 57 reviews Catherine Newman
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005
Newman's Confessions are Authentic, Honest, and Reassuring
+ Delightful + Whoa- So True. Saves me from writing my own memoir + waiting for birdy + Comedic, truthful look at parenting!
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The Pregnancy Journal; A Day-To-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy 255 reviews A. Christine Harris, 1996
Excellent resource!!!
+ The Pregnancy Journal + Cannot say how much I love this book.
I love this journal. It has excellent information everyday. It tells you what your baby is doing daily. I would recommend this to all moms-to-be.
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The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth 20 reviews Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, ...
Da Capo Press, 2002
bought it new, perfect condition. Shipped quickly.
+ A must read for Doulas + Great!
Currently going through birth doula certification through DONA, this is one of the required reads.
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Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After ... 36 reviews Gale Pryor
Harvard Common Press, 1996
the best nursing book ever
+ Unique and Valuable Resources for Working Mothers + Excellent book for mothers who want to breastfeed properly + Must read + NURSING MOTHER WORKING MOTHER
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Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally, Revised Edition 43 reviews Janet Balaskas
Harvard Common Press, 1992
Very Helpful
+ great book to all mothers to be + Very Informative and A Must Read For Pregnancy + Practical and reassuring + Excellent book
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Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child 45 reviews Janet Zand, Robert Rountree, ...
Avery, 2003
Well-Rounded for ALL Parents
+ Very useful + Old Version Better + simply the best book I have ever seen on this topic + The only book you will need for your family
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth 223 reviews Ina May Gaskin
Bantam, 2003
AWESOME BOOK!!!!!! THE BEST BOOK EVER
+ A must have for expecting mothers + This mom-to-be found this book invaluable + A Must Read! + Great Resource for Positive Birth Stories!
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Expecting : One Man's Uncensored Memoir of Pregnancy 5 reviews Gordon Churchwell
HarperCollins, 2000
Intensely humorous memoir
+ Excellent, excellent + Probes beyond the usual - starkingly funny + lots of wit and insight, a bit too much sociobiology
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Birth as an American Rite of Passage 5 reviews Robbie E. Davis-Floyd
University of California Press, 2004
Exposes Obstetric care as a disempowering ritual
+ a must-read + Necessary reading + Wonderful and thoughtful reading experience! + An amazing look into the technocracy of birth.
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Baby Bargains: Secrets To Saving 20% To 50% On Baby Furniture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear, And ... 688 reviews Denise Fields, Alan Fields
Windsor Peak Press, 2005
Great for first time parents
+ The book seems great, but watch which edition you are getting... + Should be mandatory for the newly pregnant + Must buy book for new parents!!! + Great book!
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The Pregnancy Bible: Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenthood 66 reviews
Firefly Books, 2003
Best pregnancy book
+ Great book! + Great Book... + Excellent guide for new parents
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Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year: A Guide to Health and Comfort Before and After Your Baby Is ... 16 reviews Elizabeth Noble
New Life Images, 2003
Worth the time to read
+ essentail exercises for the childbearing years + Must Have + Essential Exercises For The Childbearing Year
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An Easier Childbirth: A Mother's Guide to Birthing Normally 5 reviews Gayle Peterson
Shadow and Light Publications, 1993
Dealing with Pain
+ A Different Way to Prepare + Important + Insightful, sensitive and on-the-mark
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The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth, Second Edition 55 reviews Penny Simkin
Harvard Common Press, 2001
Excellent purchase.
+ Recommended + A great resource, like a childbirth class + Loved this book + A must-have for a nervous husband!
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