What to Expect When You're Expecting

Re: What to Expect When You're Expecting

• IrishBaby1982 member

  October 2013

  I bought this book with DS and it was helpful.  I think it is a good purchase for a FTM, but it's also nice to have around the house in case you forget or are just curious about something you didn't experience the first time around.

   

  That being said, I was really anxious with DS.  He was my first and I would read EVERYTHING!  Bad idea.  My doctor kept telling me no books, no Google at one point because my blood pressure was being effected.  He said if I had major concerns to just ask him directly.  It is easy to get yourself panicked for no reason if you read too much.  This time around I have been much more relaxed.  I check out the development from week to week and that's about it.  I am trying to just enjoy this pregnancy without the drama I caused myself last time around.

  

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• peachy0709 member

  October 2013

  It made me a little too anxious.  I enjoyed the Mayo Clinic's book which was much more medically based.  It makes the reading a lot more dry, but I definitely stressed less over the content.
  

  
  
   
  

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• hlm184 member

  October 2013

  Mayo Clinic is much better than WTE, IMO.
  

  
  

  

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• Magdalena1578 member

  October 2013

  Thank you ladies!  Is it strange that my OB just recommended that I read this book instead of giving me some info herself?  It's my first pregnancy so not sure what's common....

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• olivj100 member

  October 2013

  I read this book however i didn't find it as helpful as "Pregnancy Day by Day" What to expect kinda of scared me most of the time. I know you should know the what ifs but most of the time i skipped the bad stuff because i got super paranoid.
  

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• lopezalonso member

  October 2013 edited October 2013

  It's a good reference book but it is very clinical and yes... it can be scary. I read the whole thing on vacation and ended up feeling stressed. I do however pick it up from time to time when I want to check some things. I'm reading this book now called The Surprising History of How We Are Born - Birth by Tina Cassidy. It was recommended by a friend and really like it so far.

  
  

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• erind0213 member

  October 2013

  To be honest with DD i began to read and then gave up.
  
  I felt those books made me worry more often the not or self diagnosis and get myself in a frenzy.
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Winnieella member

  October 2013

  I prefer the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. 

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• Whisperscloset member

  October 2013

  i prefer thebump.com...The book did help me during my ectopic pregnancy..i knew something was wrong, and the book pointed it out...its great for reference...i got a bundle off ebay for 8.00 free shipping...

  Mom of 4 plus one more!!!!

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• KariB509 member

  October 2013

  I personally found it very helpful.  Some women say it's scary but I think it's just honest.  My opinion may be biased because I didn't read any other book, but I also didn't read any other people because I found WTEWYE so information and helpful that I didn't feel like I needed another.

  
  

    

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• kaylynne member

  October 2013

  www.whattoexpect.com

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• Soap1 member

  October 2013

  Magdalena1578 said:

  Thank you ladies!  Is it strange that my OB just recommended that I read this book instead of giving me some info herself?  It's my first pregnancy so not sure what's common....

  Eh, not that strange.  My OB gave me a list of OTC medicines that I could take and sent me on my way.  We didn't even discuss things like, "Can I eat sushi?"  

  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  

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