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The Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be | 
 enlarge | Author: Tori Kropp
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 46753
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1558323066
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.2
EAN: 9781558323063
ASIN: 1558323066
Publication Date: February 25, 2008
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Are you expecting... mystery, sensuality, wonder, and delight? If you are pregnant, you should be! Pregnancy isn't all about nausea and medical tests; it's also a time of excitement, anticipation, and above all, joy. You don t need to adopt a strict diet, adhere to a demanding exercise regimen, or spend your time worrying about planning the perfect birth. Rather, you can trust your instincts and your body to guide you through the amazing, magical process of pregnancy and childbirth. That's the wise, expert counsel of Tori Kropp, perinatal nurse and founder of both a popular childbirth-education program and a website for new parents. In The Joy of Pregnancy, Tori tells you what you need to know how the baby is developing, how your body is changing, and how to prepare for the birth and baby without overwhelming you. She has organized the book month by month, so you can learn at your leisure as you progress through pregnancy. Also included are Q&As, fun facts, and sections just for Dad. With Tori's help, both of you can enjoy and celebrate this very special season of your lives.
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 A must-have for every new mom-to-be. July 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"The Joy of Pregnancy" could easily replace "What to Expect When You're Expecting" as the next comprehensive guide to pregnancy.
Ms. Kropp provides candid personal wisdom, as well as professional expertise on such subjects as how to choose childbirth classes to finding your due date. There are many myths about pregnancy, which Ms. Kropp addresses and refutes, such as the myth that morning sickness only occurs in the morning.
Dads are included in the book, as well. In fact, there is a "Dad's Corner" in every chapter. It is refreshing to have dad's included in a book about pregnancy, allowing them to feel more comfortable reading a pregnancy book.
Also included in the book are topics such as choosing a birthplace, a multiple pregnancy, and a month-by-month guide to pregnancy, as well as the first month after the birth. Everything is organized so it's easy to find with each chapter devoted to a month of pregnancy.
"The Joy of Pregnancy" is a must-have for every expectant mom.
Pick this up in first trimester July 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is such a terrific and refreshing guide to the realities and joys of pregnancy. While detailed and informative, Ms. Kropp emphasizes that this is not just a time of preparation, but a time for celebration and anticipation.
Long past due... July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tori Kropp, R.N.
Harvard Common Press
ISBN: 978-155832306-3
5 Stars
Long past due...
The Joy of Pregnancy is an excellent resource for parents-to-be. All aspects of the pregnancy are covered, from pre-conception to post-delivery. I wish I had this book 30 years ago. From morning sickness to constipation, Tori Kropp covers it all. Kropp's style is easy to read and understand. This is not a book of humor or cute little sayings. The Joy of Pregnancy is more of a reference book. Kropp does not focus on the negatives; instead, she concisely explains the changes that are taking place in the woman's body and the growth of the baby. The best part of this book is the tips for fathers. Number one, WE are not pregnant! The Joy of Pregnancy would make a great gift.
 C-section disappointment June 26, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is good and complete if a c-section is not an option you will have to contend with. She gives through guidance in all aspects of pregnancy and delivery except as it relates to a c-section. She fails to recognize that some women need to have the procedure and are not going it as a matter of convenience or fetal distress. I was hoping for a description of the procedure so I know what to expect from my procedure (I have had prior abdominal surgery and my doctor has concerns of uterine rupture, if I go into labor). Instead I got her c-section horror story and judgment about women "choosing" the procedure to avoid the pain of labor. I was really disappointed in her treatment of the subject.
a perfect baby shower gift! May 13, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this for a friend as a baby shower gift. I'd intended to get the old standby, 'what to expect', but I found this to be a more relevant guide, with humor AND great info and tips written from the point of view of a labor and delivery nurse who is also a mom. I've had three kids and would have loved to have this at my bedside when I was pregnant. Highly recommended!!
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