B'Sha'ah Tovah: The Jewish Woman's Clinical & Halachic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth

by Baruch Finkelstein, Michal Finkelstein

A complete guidebook including up-to-date clinical information; diagrams, illustrations and full-color photos of fetal development; prenatal care and laws of prenatal testing; nutrition, exercises, and Lamaze techniques; laws pertaining to childbirth and and bris; inspiring Torah thoughts and commentary. Approved by leading Rabbinic and medical authorities. Now with a beautiful new design, this revised and updated edition includes genetic testing and an expanded nutrition section. It's the only maternity guidebook a Jewish couple will ever need.

Genres: Jewish, Nonfiction

468 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1993

Reviews

[Tzippy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some weird ideas about nursing (this is the only book I've ever seen that actually claimed you can't nurse while pregnant), but other than that, a good source of information.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall great read. The breastfeeding chapter contains outdated information.