The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy

As the cover suggests "All the Things Your Doctor Won't Tell You" this is extremely true in this book! I have read "What to Expect" cover to cover numberous times, called friends on MANY occasions that have already been through this-and yet I wished that I had one book that had all of those things that I had been trying to put together piece by piece. "What to Expect" is a great book, don't get me wrong-but it seemed to "scientific" to answer all of my questions. I had resorted to texting friends in the middle of the night, asking if certain things that were going on were "normal" or not. The answer to all of those questions you want to ask, but are embarassed-and heck, even some I never thought to ask are inside this book.It covers everything from finding out you are pregnant, hormonal changes that somehow make you feel a LOT more normal with the stories, as well as everything you always wanted to know about labor/delivery (including the infamous/never old question of "how much does it hurt?" If you are looking for a no holds barred book that will go over (in depth) the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly truth of pregnancy-look no further.As a first time pregnant mom, I have a lot of anxiety about what to expect, when to expect it, as well as what is going to happen after the baby is born. This book offered honest insight with a side of major humor that really has comforted me. It has helped remind me that "Psycho Pregnant girl" is not that abnormal, and that there are many other changes that are going to happen, so be ready for a bumpy ride. I hope every other soon to be mommy finds this book as enjoyable as I have!The ONLY thing I wish this book did was break up the pages/chapters a bit more. At times, the words seemed to run together a bit. Definitely didn't take away from the quality of the book at all though :-Hannah

This book gives you humorous advice about pregnancy and will make ou laugh out loud.

This book is a candid, hilarious examination of what it means, in all different facets of your life, to be pregnant. I for one, especially appreciated her description of stuff to bring to the hospital and what it's REALLY like right after you have the baby. I read that section twice. I mean, most people just say "oh it's so amazing!" But really, not all of it is, and we should appreciate and value that honesty. Is she a doctor? NO. So listen to your doctor's advice on exercise, etc. But is she funny? Yes. And she's simply telling her story. She's a mom of four kids, and her experiences won't necessarily be yours. But it's a book, people. Meant to entertain, and in some ways, inform. Take from it what you will. It's full of funny things that she thinks about, worries she has and decisions she makes. Under no circumstances does this mean that your thoughts, worries and decisions will be the same, or even should be the same. I have lots of friends who make choices I wouldn't when raising kids and being pregnant. But that is part of what life is about. We are all different. Take it all with a grain of salt, enjoy her humor, and don't take the book (or yourself, for that matter!) too seriously!!

This book is incredible and helpful. As the author clearly states at the beginning, this is a "girlfriend's" point of view, not a "doctors/medical's" advice. I found it helpful, humorous, and very needed. Yes, there are 1,000 of medical books with an accurate explanation of mechanisms/procedures/etc, but I just wanted a relaxed and informative read and this book provides exactly that. I read many criticisms about a certain "girlfriend's philosophy" about being pregnant and give birth. Yes, Vicky has a strong opinion about absolutely everything and I found that very refreshing and needed. If you just don't agree with this perspective that's also fine, but it doesn't make most of the book useless. I wasn't sure if I was going to get an epidural or not, but I do agree with the author's perspective that "epidurals are great, and c-sections save lives." Let's be good to each other and don't judge others' based on how they decide to deliver a baby. This is just one opinion/perspective and it should be taken as such. She's not speaking as a representative of all the girlfriend's in the world, but hers. I really loved this book and I would recommend it to anyone with an open mind and a good sense of humor.

The first in new baby and early childhood series by Vicki Iovine of very readable, useful books with tips, tricks, hacks, and wisdom from real mothers. Best of the many pregnancy books I read.

I read this book when I was expecting my children and I just bought it for my daughter as she is expecting her first child. It is funny and lighthearted and a must have.

Muy claro y realista! Muy divertido y fácil de leer, aclara las dudas más simples y los temas son relevantes

This is the best book about pregnancy I read. If you are a first time mum - or just like a laugh read this! This cut's the niceties and tells you what it's really like to be pregnant and will make you feel really normal no matter what stage you're at!

Its just awesome !

Great book