I loved this book until I started reading the fine print. Anyone who is pro-life will not appreciate the references to termination. It is also seemingly bragged that few down syndrome babies are now born due to early diagnosis and abortion. I find this to be a sad fact rather than something to rejoice over. The book was fantastic except for those parts which took the joy completely from this book. Many pregnancy books discuss medical issues without having to suggest abortion. It ruined the book for me. I tossed it.
Rating: 1 / 5

I’m pregnant for the first time and grabbed this book because my local store didn’t have What to Expect. While I’ll agree that the book is informative – I wouldn’t agree that all the information in the book is accurate. I also felt that most of the information on choosing where and how to deliver was incredibly biased and pointed toward choosing a midwife.
Rating: 2 / 5

The positive side of the book are the pictures and description of the developing fetus which accounts for a significant chunk of the book. If you are looking for a the mainstream medical perspective on pregnancy, including alot of information about “standard care” which includes, birth interventions of every sort, strollers and so forth, then this book is for you. The text is straightforward and easy to understand and it takes you step by step through the medical viewpoint. It has some dabbles in more holistic views, discussing homebirth, midwives, slings, and yoga, but these aren’t the main thrust of the text.

For those looking for something more meaningful to become empowered in the process of pregnancy and childbirth, please see, Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6)
Rating: 4 / 5

I bought three books at the same time from different people, and this one got to me THREE DAYS before either of the others! Impressive!
Rating: 5 / 5

I am pregnant for the first time and I bought this book. It has a lot of useful information. It really allows you to better understand what your body and baby are going through. However, the chapters are split up in 4 week intravals and you can pretty much read that in 20 minutes. I like to have something to look forward to reading each week. I also have Pregnancy Week by Week and I ready that thru my 1st pregnancy and am also reading it again. I would recommend that book over this one. I just didn’t like how you read for the whole month just a few pages.
Rating: 3 / 5