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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sheila Kitzinger
Publisher: Knopf
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 32107
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4 Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0375710477
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.2
EAN: 9780375710476
ASIN: 0375710477
Publication Date: December 30, 2003
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Product Description
This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything--from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to where to give birth. 300 photos, drawings & diagrams.
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An Amazing Resource! May 28, 2008
I rated this book 4/5 stars because I find (although not often!!) that some of the information is outdated or incorrect. Overall though I absolutely love this book. I have turned to it multiple times throughout my current pregnancy, AND I have used it as a resource for many of my midwifery classes.
The language is simple and clear and there are also lots of pictures and illustrations throughout. I love the homebirth and waterbirth photos!
 Awesome for any first timer! October 25, 2007
I have honestly found this book to be a companion for me and my husband through this (our first) pregnancy! It has helped me to appreciate what I have for choices and also has given me a greater understanding of what is happening when! It's been great for my husband, I find him reading over my shoulder to learn about what is happening each week along the way! It without a doubt has been a wonderful tool for us!
Three great pregnancies and deliveries thanks to this book! September 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be the most valuable of all the pregancy and childbirth books I read during my three pregancies. This was the book that empowered me to have a natural childbirth with my first child, without feeling like I would be total failure if I couldn't do it. I have had three natural childbirths and I owe it all to the advice, empowerment and information found in this book.
The book is written with respect for your intelligence and your ability to make your own decisions. It also leaves you feeling a sense of trust for your body's ability to make and produce a baby, instead of scared to death. A valuable reference.
 Not worth it... August 14, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this book based on several good reviews, however, I was not impressed when I received the book. The book isn't really in any sort of format, so I had to do a lot of jumping around to find information. Once I found the information I was looking for, there would only be maybe a paragraph or two on the subject. I ended up going to the library and checking out "You & Your Baby Pregnancy" by Dr. Laura Riley. This book has been the best I've seen yet. If you are looking for a comprehensive, month by month or week by week book about your pregnancy, don't waste your money on The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth, you'll be disappointed.
 Surprisingly traditional and inaccurate June 24, 2007
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
While there seems to be great pictures and exercises for preparing for labor, and I appreciate the non-medicalized viewpoint, there are some real problems. First, there's almost nothing on the first couple months of pregnancy, which is when I'm most anxious and wanting to read soothing words about how the changes in my body are just fine. Second, there's some really inaccurate and thus scary information. For instance, she claims that cramping is unusual and possibly predictive of a miscarriage, while almost all other sources explain how totally normal it is to feel light cramping throughout as your uterus expands. Third, it's TOTALLY geared towards the partnered heterosexual pregnancy, with no acknowledgement at all of partnered lesbian parents or single mothers by choice (being single is briefly given a mournful "buck up" page for those mothers whose male partners have split).
I was really hoping for something a lot better. Maybe this would be useful later, but I'm so turned off that I'm going to return it.
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