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Birth Begins at Forty (Paperback)

by Corinne Sweet (Author)
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  • Paperback: 203 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (21 Jun 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340756969
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340756966
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 784,058 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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More and more women are giving birth in their forties, and for some it will be their first baby. What was unusual is now becoming quite common, yet little has been written on this dramatic shift. This book tells all and is the result of honest and revealing interviews. The book covers a range of topics, including: the trend to late parenthood; how do you decide?; how easy is it?; the risks and differences with late motherhood; combatting age prejudice; getting life back on track; having another baby; fathers over 40; and the benefits and delights.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for those having problems, 17 Mar 2002
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A very easy read, but not for the squeamish as there are many stories which include accidents and botched operations. As a healthy woman in her forties who is having a naturally conceived, normal pregnancy I didn't find it too helpful, but if you are struggling to conceive and/or having problems with either your pregnancy or your own health you may find it reassuring.
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1.0 out of 5 stars AVOID!! - misinformation, author failed to check facts., 6 Nov 2007
This book MIGHT be useful or interesting further in, but I only made it to page 6, then I was overwhelmed by the author's unremitting ignorance, and incorrect information (which could be very easily checked, I can only assume she couldn't be bothered).

The biggest single untruth (in the 1st 6 pages, at least) was re. Rhesus-negative women. Just in case any of you have read this book, are Rhesus negative and are planning to become pregnant (or are already), here is an explanation:

Ms Sweet states that she has a 'rare Rhesus-negative blood group", but I think she just means that she is Rhesus negative, like me, and about 15% of the UK population (not THAT rare, then).

She says that this caused problems for her mother, who was also Rhesus negative. WHAT?? A Rhesus-negative woman carrying a Rhesus-negative baby is absolutely NOT a risk factor. For anything. How can it be, when neither of them has the Rhesus antigen for the other one to react to?

Also, according to this author, she and her mother both nearly died during a difficult and protracted birth. This is sad, but totally unrelated to both being Rhesus negative.

So - if you have a "-" in your blood group, it is only a concern if your child has a "+". And this can only happen if the father is Rhesus positive (dominant allele). If he is, then (like me), you'll be offered preventative treatment, which is now standard in the NHS.

Which leaves two things to worry about:

1. Do the injections hurt?

and

2. How many other books are giving blatantly false information?

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