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Christine Hill's Pregnancy Guide: The essential handbook for all expectant mothers [Paperback]

Christine Hill
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Book Description

11 Jun 2009

Having spent the last 25 years taking ante- and post-natal classes, Christine Hill knows what questions women will ask and what their main worries are.

With short, digestible chapters, Christine Hill's Pregnancy Guide takes you through the nine months of pregnancy, giving guidance to expectant mothers as their lives change in the run up to birth. This parent-focused antenatal book offers accurate, practical and reassuring advice on:

- Birth issues: when to go to the GP, gestation, where to have the baby, what sort of birth

- Work issues: when to tell them, planning maternity leave, what clothes to wear

- Physical adjustments and irritations of pregnancy: exercise, emotional issues, coping skills

- What happens during labour: appropriate pain relief, breathing techniques and the best labour positions

Written in Christine's fun and engaging style, this indispensable guide will help mothers to make the best of their pregnancy, have a positive birth and find the confidence to enjoy their new family.


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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion (11 Jun 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 009192216X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091922160
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.1 x 23.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 62,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A real lifesaver - Christine's advice is fantastic. Her classes were the highlight of my week" (Natasha Kaplinsky )

"the ultimate baby guru; a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is straight shooter who delivers both practical and medical advice with the wit of Victoria Wood" (YOU magazine )

"Any expectant mothers feeling anxious and unprepared should consider enrolling for classes with Christine Hill... Christine is an obstetric physiotherapist with a concern for the apprehensions, fears and idiotic queries of first-time mothers. Every week more than 100 women pass through her classroom and she answers the same questions with reassurance, common sense and humour... it is packed with sane advice" (The Times )

"offers practical and medical advice to guide you through with warmth and wit" (Mother & Baby )

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The perfect survival guide for all expectant mums by one of London's leading ante-natal gurus

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy 18 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
I have purchased a number of baby books and found the style of this one to be the best by far. The tone is informative without being patronising, you feel like Christine Hill is in the room 'chatting' to you. However this does not mean that the book is not detailed - there is LOTS of information! I found the section on the stages of labour to be the most detailed (yet reassuring) I have read yet. Christine does not appear to have a personal crusade or agenda as so many health care professionals do around this sensitive subject, as a first time mum I have been subjected to a number of 'you must' discussions - from breast feeding workshops to the great benefits of natural birthing in various books. Christine Hills does not preach, but informs you of the things that might happen and then discusses the options you have. A great, fun reassuring read - I just wish I could have her in the room when I give birth!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant pregnancy guide 9 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
This is an absolutely brilliant pregnancy guide covering all you need to know about being pregnant. It offers loads of fantastic advice and tips for all the situations you face and find yourself in over 9 months. Unlike other guides I've read, it really focuses on YOU, and your thoughts & feelings & daily life, rather than just objectively telling you about your developing baby. It is informative, amusing, and a really good read. There's also a brilliant chapter for dads, covering all the things they need to know in order to best support you as a mum-to-be!
FANTASTIC BOOK, HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adding another excellent review 27 Sep 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
I found this book to be extremely useful and informative! As someone who only moved to the UK 7 years ago I especially appreciated that the advice given was geared towards the UK system, as I'm still learning my way around the NHS. The book is easy to read and clearly set up. The lists of basic supplies and things you'll need to know are especially handy and I know this book will be useful throughout the rest of my pregnancy. The author's tone throughout is very matter of fact and calming (even the sections detailing the labour process, although I still have my doubts and fears about that). I am very pleased that I bought it and would reccomend it to any of my friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of hills pregnancy guide
A great read for expectant mothers, very factual. Lots of clear advice that does not push you into any specific way of giving birth.
Published 18 hours ago by ashleigh summerside
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I found this book so useful when pregnant with my daughter. I would recommend it highly to anyone who is... or is planning on getting pregnant!
Published 1 month ago by Mathew C.
4.0 out of 5 stars A good first time guide.
Helpful and reassuring that I'm not alone.
It takes you through everything and doesn't make you feel totally nuts fir what you're feeling.
Published 1 month ago by Tammyrat
4.0 out of 5 stars doesn't take itself too seriously
a nice read, informative and fun and it does highlight how different each pregancy is so what is "normal" could be just about anything!
Published 5 months ago by Ms. K. M. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars like a well informed best friend
I absolutely love this book. The information is what you need to know. So many books focus on telling you when your baby is developing limb buds or can hiccup etc, this book... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Katie McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and packed with real-life advice
I'd thoroughly recommend this book. The tone is friendly and practical, no-nonsense but completely non-patronising. I would say it is aimed mostly at busy, working first-timers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by CSpeakman
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a reassuring book
This was the first book I got when I found out I was pregnant and it was perfect. Not too much detail so it didn't freak me out, I wasn't quite ready for the week by week this is... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Egglantine
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!!!
Excellent book for first time mum to be. I've few other books from my friends and none of them covered all the important little things and tips all mums to be should know! Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. E. Rogowicz
5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to pregnancy
After falling pregnant for the first time 7 months ago, and not really being a "baby" person it was safe to say I didn't have a clue about pregnancy and what to expect! Read more
Published 22 months ago by angela32
5.0 out of 5 stars So useful & highly recommended
I was looking for a book that discussed me as a pregnant woman rather than the usual week by week breakdowns that are so common. Read more
Published on 23 April 2011 by Mrs. C. Brindle
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