Absolute Beginner's Guide to Pregnancy

by John Adams and Marta Justak

Pregnancy is a thrilling experience, but it can also be filled with apprehension and anxiety, especially for first-time parents. This work eases the worry by giving you answers to the questions you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789732165
• ISBN13: 9780789732163
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Que
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful

This was a very helpful book during my pregnancy. It clearly explains every phase of the pregnancy. With so many books written by "professionals" it is nice to know that it was written by a OB/GYN who deals with this on an everyday basis. It was the only book that I needed during my pregnancy.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Pregnancy - Definite Must Read!

I really enjoyed this book. It is a definite must for all expectant mothers, especially first timers, and anyone anticipating pregnancy. I also think it would be great for Dads as well. I found this book to be thorough, detailed and very easy to read and understand. It is an excellent source of reference for valuable information and answers any and all questions that I may have had. I couldn't think of a thing that wasn't covered in this book. Knowledge is necessary, beneficial and very comforting. To have a book that is this informative and enlightening at this most important time of our lives is truly strengthening. This book addresses all aspects of pregnancy in a user friendly, fun and lighthearted way. I highly recommend this book!

Look no more - this one has it all!

I wish I'd had a book like this around when I was an expectant parent. I'd have read it cover to cover, many times over (which I did, anyway, even though my youngest is now a teenager). That is simply how good this book is. What makes it a standout: 1. It has sections on EVERY stage of pregnancy, from the very first days to the final trimester. As soon as that pregnancy test comes back positive, an expectant parent could use the detailed list in the first chapters to find the right doctor and hospital, as well as learn what separates one hospital from another. This helps maximize the chances of a good fit in all areas - parent, doctor and hospital. 2. There are case studies based on actual patients along with lively comments from the co-author, herself a mother of five. The combined medical and parental perspectives are a delight to read. 3. The book was co-authored by both a doctor and a parent. One author is a doctor who has delivered over a thousand babies, the other a publisher who is the mother of five children herself. As a result, there is plenty of medical detail combined with down to earth questions and answers, information that anyone can read and understand. 4. First-time parents will be prepared for the physcial and emotional changes that occur in each trimester of pregnancy, from morning sickness to mood swings . Reading this section made me realize yet again how much I could have benefited from this book (and how I could have saved my obstetrician from many a panicky phone call). There is much reassurance here for the first time expectant parent - and even experienced expectant parents may learn something new (I certainly did). 5. All the practical matters are covered, from finding great maternity clothes to dealing with work. 6. Finally, the glossary at the back of the book will keep you from shaking your head and muttering, "Uh-huh..." with a glassy stare when your doc starts throwing around medical terms like 'Rhogham' or 'Pfannestiel skin incision'. In short, you can't do better than this one. Highly recommended!

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Pregnancy

There are many great milestones in a woman's life which are easily and happily expected and accepted. The memorable firsts may include first day of school, first dance, first date, first prom, first love and first pregnancy. Most of these rites of passage are joyful events but some are fraught with fear or dread. Dr. John Q. Adams' Absolute Beginner's Guide to Pregnancy is written specifically to allay the fears of a woman's first pregnancy. Dr. Adams is a Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist who has provided many years of women's health care. His book is a clear, concise, well written work which deals with all aspects of pregnancy and early motherhood. It is easy to read and deals with a plethora of information which is easily understood by the lay reader. All aspects of pregnancy and delivery are clearly explained. The chapters explaining prepregnancy preparation, hospital and caregiver selection are especially informative. Each of the three trimesters of pregnancy specifically provides information on maternal changes and development of the baby. Concerns such as exercise, circumcision, work, breast or bottle feeding anesthesia during labor are presented in a crisp and unbiased fashion. I especially appreciated the labor, delivery and cesarean section chapters This book is a must for any woman who is pregnant and especially if it is her first time. I am certain that this tome will become a classic of pregnancy, labor, delivery, newborn baby and after delivery information.