Your New Pregnancy Bible

by Anne Deans

Recognised by women and their caregivers as simply the best pregnancy guide available, this latest edition of Your Pregnancy Bible has been updated to take account of recent changes in antenatal and newborn care and to provide more comprehensive discussion of caesarean deliveries. Given a fresh design, it still contains special fold-out sections on each of the trimesters and the birth process; week-by-week images of the developing baby; in-depth chapters dealing with all aspects of antenatal care, labour preparation, delivery experiences and care of the newborn; comprehensive reference sections on medical treatments and procedures in both pregnancy and the postnatal period and an extensive glossary of ante- and neonatal terminology. Written by a team of eminent specialists under the direction of a leading UK obstetrician, Your New Pregnancy Bible is filled with everything prospective parents need to know about creating the optimum environment for a developing baby and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the mother.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Reference, Health, Self Help

408 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Ona]

Informative.

[Abeer Alamri]

كتاب بطل فادني كثير بمعلومات عن الحمل والولاده والتعامل مع الطفل، انصح كل ام جديده بقرائته، يحتاج نرجعله مره ومرتين وثلاثه .. الله يهون على كل الحوامل وييسر ولادتهم ويجيب كتكوتي بالسلامه : )

[Kathryn]

There are hundreds of books to choose from when you find out you're pregnant. If you are wanting a thorough, well-thought-out, interesting, and all-around good pregnancy book, this is the one I recommend. I read pretty much the entire thing through-out my pregnancy with my daughter. I had heard the typical "What to Expect When You're Expecting" gave a lot of moms worries, and I was surprised at the low ratings of it. I'm so glad my husband bought me this book because I feel it had to do with calming and teaching me, as well as making me enjoy the beautiful experience of pregnancy.

One thing I really loved about this book were the pictures. They were realistic, to me, but also well done.

Another thing I enjoyed was the flow of this book. I liked how I could read the months I was in, and even though I read them over and over, I felt as if I learned something new every time.

This is an excellent book for a first-time mother who is looking for a knowledgeable resource.

[Elaine Mullane || Elaine and the Books]

A useful pregnancy bible that I have revisited over the last few nights, just to refresh my mind before our new arrival! This is quite informative and helpful, although I do prefer the What to Expect... books when it comes to having a reference for pregnancy. Nevertheless, I would recommend this to pregnant Moms-to-be, particular those who prefer a factual read with pictures.

[Gale Harrison]

I read this book religiously during my pregnancy. It has weekly updates and advice for literally anything you could think of. I like to feel prepared for any situation and reading through this book most definitely left me feeling prepared.

[Joseph]

3/5

Lots and lots of interesting information about pregnancy, food, exercises, healthcare, labour, genetic testing, common ailments during pregnancy, etc. The text is well-structured and the index in the final pages makes navigating the pages and information easier. I've read quite a lot of pregnancy books, and there were still facts that I had no idea about! The book includes pictures, graphs and tables which aid reading comprehension and visualises the text in a clear way.

There was some information which may be incorrect (such as on pages 34-36 where the fetus weight drops by 13 and 14 weeks, to rise again after - I'm no expert but it feels like that might be a slip-up). There was also some information which is outdated (such as the recommendation to try homeopathy on page 74, while the Swedish medicine council explicitly recommends against pregnant people to use this method. Also that water births increase the risk for infection while studies and systematic overviews say the opposite. Another example is when the author says newborns can drink water if it's hot outside (p. 295), even though a newborn baby's kidneys can't handle water consumption.). I would recommend taking the information in this book with a pinch of salt, since a lot has happened since it was first published 20 years ago. The book is very heteronormative, which isn't surprising but I can't help but feel disappointed.

[Emily Pelletier]

I'm skipping around in this book - primarily staying away from the delivery section...not quite ready for that! OKAY - finally got through a majority of this book and would recommend this for anyone having their first child. It's a great overview book for both parents on what to expect without forcing advice in one direction or another.

[Jack]

A useful reference. While google is useful, sometimes it's good to pick up a book and read through a section. I would recommend.

[伊特阿卡迪亚]

别紧张，怀孕的不是我。我帮我妈看的。

[Tena Vrlec]

Very informative book, has all the info you need as a starting point. I had an older version so some info is s bit outdated, not sure if there is a new edition to the book.

[Pauline]

This book has been my companion through two pregnancies.

There is so much choice out there when it comes to buying a book that will help you navigate those strange nine months that it can become quite overwhelming. Let's just say I am glad I seem to have made the right choice when I bought this one.

It is clear, informative, colourful and has a great timeline you can use to plot the development of your baby. I found it inspiring rather than overwhelming, and kept going back to it week by week to see how the baby was doing. It covers both prenatal and postnatal care and left me feeling as prepared for the birth as I would ever be.

[Ellen]

By the time I cracked this book open, I was a bit tired of pregnancy books, so that may contribute to my so-so rating. However, unlike the other books I received, this one is colorful with many pictures and timelines. I think it’s a good, thorough reference, but I don’t think it’s the single must-have guide for a pregnant woman.

[Kmraya]

ان كنتي تبحثى عن معلومات عن الحمل وخاصة حاسبة الحمل الالكترونية التى تحدد موعد الولادة المتوقع، وكذلك أسابيع الحمل فقط تابعينا على قمرايه

[Alexandra Maruntelu]

Deși stătea de mult timp pe raftul bibliotecii mele, abia 2023 a fost anul ei. De îndată ce am aflat că sunt însărcinată, am început să mă informez despre toate schimbările care aveau să se petreacă cu mine și, mai apoi, cu bebelușul meu. Foarte bine structurată și cu informații foarte utile o recomand tuturor celor care sunt pe cale să devină părinți.

[Stephanie]

I am loving this book so far. It provides indepth information on all the information a mother-to-be wants to have. I have learned much more from just the first three chapters than any other pregnancy book, magazine, or class.

[Donna]

More geared towards a British mother than 'What to Expect...' (Thus more useful to me!) and a lot easier to read. I felt a lot more reassured by this book as well. Only slight annoyance is that it's a teensy weensy bit repetitive at times.

[Fiona]

Excellent, comprehensive and all you need to know about pregnancy!
Information week to week about your changing body and your growing baby. It also covers everything in pregnancy including some troubleshooting!
It will also prepare first time parents for their new bundle of joy.

[Raluca Lupasteanu (Gramschi)]

Informatii si imagini utile pentru un viitor parinte la primul copil. Poate fi parcursa integral sau selectiv.
Ar fi putut fi scrisa intr-un numar mai mic de pagini, unele informatii se repeta, altele sunt imbracate in multa vorbarie, bla-bla.

[Natalie]

Read this quite late on in pregnancy so was able to scan through most. thorough on depth book. Has some postnatal health topics/ how to look after your baby etc that can be ready after birth, so good to hang on to.

[Maarten]

Vakliteratuur voor de aanstaande papa!

[LeighAnne]

This book was the perfect book for pregnancy. It's detailed in every way. It helped me understand what on earth my body was doing! The good and the gross!

[Beth Flint]

Easy to read - can dip in and out of relevant sections. Not patronising. Clearly written.

[Remi van Beekum]

wat moet je veel weten voor zoiets...

[Jorge Alagon]

Great book!

A must-read for first time parents. Information is very clear and well supported by respectable sources. Chapters are well organised so it's easy to follow

[Jenny Smith]

An interesting book which I have been reading throughout pregnancy, covering all aspects of pregnancy, labour, issues that can arise, looking after the baby and yourself, etc. I would recommend it.

[Lidia]

Very clear and good informations.

[Karolina]

Useful book for moms to be. Many pictures and useful tips: from the impregnation to the birth of the baby (and further care).
However some information is a bit dated.

[Anrika Flatman]

Great all round book as an introduction to pregnancy. Loved the pictures as made an easy read. Makes me want to read even more pregnancy books to accompany what I learned from this one

[Nata]

Дуже помічна книжка, замість кількох книжок рекомендую прочитати цю для розуміння фізіології та всього що відбуваються під час вагітності та після

[Diana]

Great insights and very good information to gibe one an idea on what to expect. I recommend it as it does not push you towards a direction or another but keeps an objective perspective.