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The Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth sets out to offer "the soundest, sanest, wittiest advice you'll ever get" about life as an expectant mum. Covering "the scary parts, the funny parts and your private parts" Australian author Kaz Cooke counts down to motherhood using a week-by-week format, at each stage explaining what's going on to you and baby, exploring common health complaints, suggesting remedies and looking at what will happen at antenatal visits. She also includes a semi-fictitious weekly diary account that provides a friendly and very funny voice to reassure you that you're not alone.
Overall, this format works well, particularly if you're a reader who dips in and out. Not least, it means you can check up on whether you're growing out of your clothes at a normal rate! It's also good to sneak a peak at a couple of weeks in the future and suss out what's in store. Its readable, illustrated layout lends itself to perusal when symptoms are getting you down, not just because it makes you laugh about morning sickness, constant weeing and leaking breasts, but also as it make you realise that actually things could be worse! Having sneaked a peak at week 41 you could be disappointed that the diary birth is eventually by Caesarean. Obviously this prepares you for the worst case scenario but it results in skipping over the protracted labour stages which, for most new mums, makes required reading, not matter how scary they sound.
On the whole this book is funny, frank and perfect to dip in and out of but it's not one you'd really use as a reference guide, particularly if you were genuinely worried about an aspect of your pregnancy. Being the work of one sole author it's obviously a rather subjective view of what is for everyone, a uniquely personal experience. It complements the likes of Miriam Stoppard and Sheila Kitzinger but (despite being much more entertaining) really couldn't begin to replace them. Pregnant women are notorious for reading every book they can get their hands on, and despite The Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth presenting itself as a definitive guide, it's not going to change that habit any time soon.--Shona Campbell --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The perfect tonic for the terrified first-timer (Independent on Sunday )
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last - so I'm not the only one in the world who finds herself pregnant and feels totally out of character. This is a book for any woman with a love of shoes, waistbands, champagne and cigarettes who finds herself suddenly packing away her stillettos for 'high days and holidays' browzing through brochures for anything with an elasticated waist (well my Mum had them when I was little!), purchasing Champagne truffles from Thorntons and convincing herself that they are the next best thing and riddled with guilt whenever she sees a cigarette - even though she knows better than to smoke one!
If pregnancy scares you but you know its what you have to do, this is for you. From sound advise when you find yourself pregnant like 'buy a lottery ticket, if you win give up work -get a maid, a large fridge, a cordless phone, and buy yourself an emerald tiaria' to how to make your new found bundle of joy (yes we all feel like Sigornie Weaver from Alien at somepoint!!) sleep once its here for real. She lets you realise that it is normal that your partner too will do irrational things from day one - hers bought a Beford Rascal, mine sold the home computer to make the 'study' into a nursery (hey, what did we study anyway?) at three weeks (will they be this attentive at 41 weeks for now I know there will be a week 41!!).
Kaz is practical, funny, reasuring and realistic whilst still remembering all those things in life you miss - who needed to wear size 8 diamonte thongs from Gossard anyway - bring on the Playtex Cross Your Heart!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fabulous book! Wicked cover and drawings, good inside layout, very useful and blunt advices. Well written. A must have.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't normally post customer reviews but I felt really strongly about this book. Many of the pregnancy books on the market talk about medical or what is best for baby and all of them have their place. What I feel takes this book to another level is the fact that sometimes in pregnancy you don't feel fabulous and this image of gliding through your pregnancy on a pink fluffy cloud feels a million miles away, this is the book that you want to read when you have those moments. When no-one else can understand (it was too long ago for your Mum who sees her pregnancy through rose coloured specs, or your poor partner is fed up with you moaning, or you don't have support from your family) this book becomes your best friend. All the things you are worried about are covered and treated seriously but with a sense of humour that you really appreciate. This book kept me sane during my pregnancy and I have recommended it to every pregnant woman I know since, it was sincere and funny and made me laugh out loud when I didn't think it was possible.
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Great Guide
I love this book!I read during my 1st pregnancy and I am reading it again. I also gave it as a present to some friends that were expecting a baby for the 1st time. Read more
Published 12 days ago by A. Campos
The one book I wouldn't do without
I must have accumulated around ten different pregnancy and baby books - much to my partner's despair - and this is the book I wouldn't do without. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Miss Mollie Baxter
The best
The only words that I can say - the best book for a pregnant woman. Totally worth buying - this is a real gem of a book, down-to-earth AND informative.
Published 20 days ago by Kegs
Excellent pregnancy book
Fab pregnancy book, I loved it because it was well illustrated so you can see how big your unborn baby is every week along with usful weekly info. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SophieElsie
L hockey
I've read a few of the chapters now. Have really enjoyed them as its like reading a story. But one I'm joining in. Reconmend to other pregnant ladies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L Hockey
Great read for first time mum's!
This book provides all first time mum's a comical and real insight to pregnancy. Although not always factually acurate - the book does manage to put many worries to rest and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by First time mum!
A little light relief
I was recommended this book by a few mums to be & therefore it was ideal for my daughter-in-law who is pregnant for the first time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mac
Brilliant book
Lovely, humorous book with lots of useful information, aimed at anyone expecting, not just those from heterosexual relationships, great diary too.
Published 7 months ago by abi2249
Great Buy!
I really enjoy this book. It's funny and witty but informative as well. Since she has her own diary entries inserted into it you know that what you're feeling,she felt as well. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shaumini
Love this pregnancy book!!
This is a fantastic pregnancy book, it contains weekly diary extracts from the pregnant author and then tips and ideas for each week of pregnancy. Read more
Published 8 months ago by soz2011
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