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Pregnancy For Dummies by Joanne Stone

Julie

258 reviews3 followers

March 26, 2010

please read this book with a skeptical mind. or at least just know that it is skewed very heavily towards a technocratic approach to childbirth. readers should be warned that the information is coming from two obstetricians with a very strong medically-oriented bias. as was pointed out by another reviewer, i found some statements that are absolutely not true: one is the authors' claim that pitocin does not lead to more painful contractions; the second is that giving birth in the lithotomy position (on your back) makes for the easiest delivery. (it may be easist for the doctor.) both of these are known to be false. in fact, it has been pointed out that the lithotomy position is the single most dysfunctional position for delivery. it actually makes the pelvis more narrow and increases the likelihood of tears. also, it has been the least common position adopted by birthing women throughout history and the world except in cultures that have embraced a medical approach to birth (and then, it was the doctors' idea). i think this is very irresponsible of the authors and the publisher should have balanced their perspective with that of natural-birth practitioners so that women could hear more than one viewpoint.

i gave it two stars instead of one because there is some helpful information. also, on a personal level, this was the book that prompted me to call my midwife because of the early contractions i was experiencing. some other books seemed to imply that the contractions could be normal. in other words, i think this book is most useful for the medically urgent issues that may come up during pregnancy but NOT for a normal, healthy pregnancy that is moving along smoothly.

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March 24, 2008

On page 158 this book declares that "It is a common misconception that oxytocin makes labor more painful. It does not." And then, on page 159, "Again, the contractions produced as a result of this augmentation are no stronger and no more painful than contractions that occur during a spontaneous labor. "
I'm assuming that was written by Keith Eddleman, M.D. It was obviously not written by a woman who experienced both, and would actually know what she was talking about. As my dad would say: "Do you think I just fell off the rutabaga truck?"

Luciana

15 reviews9 followers

Shelved as 'didn-t-finish'

I don’t know how this ended up on my “currently reading” list (maybe I hit the wrong button while editing my Kindle downloads), but my now six-year-old twins are the only biological children I currently have, or who will ever inhabit my body.

I don’t think I read past the first page, but ***Spoiler Alert*** it’s a human!

I have chosen not to read What to Expect While You're Expecting while pregnant. I have heard over and over that it's effusive information can make a mom-to-be worry more than is necessary. I know my own propensity to worry, and decided to deny myself the opportunity.

That said, this book is PERFECT to prepare for pregnancy. Granted, I'm not there yet, so that remains to be seen, but the book is informative yet concise, realistic yet supportive, and narrative yet organized. I highly recommend it.

Megan

351 reviews5 followers

I love this book! I think that title might have people questioning whether to pick it up but since I have little experience with newborns I found it extremely helpful. It has clearly labeled sections that made it really easy to find what I was looking for. I also felt that it focused on what moms to be really need to know and it was not designed just to scare them. I also felt that it was very easy to read and understand. Thus far, it has addressed all of my mommy concerns!

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Amanda

20 reviews2 followers

I bought this book for my first pregnancy and read it cover to cover. It really helped me understand what was going on with my body and answered any question I could think up. It was a wonderful read and was written in a quirky, humorous writing style that held my interest. I haven't found many informative books like that. I'd recommend it to any first time preggos (or even if it's your second or third go-around!)

Yanni

57 reviews3 followers

This book gives all of the need to know facts to expectant mothers without overwhelming them. The facts are also presented in a humorous manner that made me laugh all the time, a mood booster!! I especially liked the sections on delivery, post delivery and nursing as they are the things that each expectant mother is most concerned with. Even though it is still learn as you go, but I do feel much more prepared for the days to come now that I have finished reading this book.

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I chose this book because I was curious about pregnancy (no, nobody I know is expecting children any time soon), and this one happened to be available through my local library.

What I liked

It seems fairly thorough. It discusses everything from how to conceive up through the first few months after delivery (newborn baby care, getting back in shape, breastfeeding in particular). And of course (as indicated by the title) it's quite approachable.

It discusses the uncomfortable, embarrassing, and dangerous parts of pregnancy, but not to the point of scare-mongering. The selection of topics seems biased toward a medical/obstetrician's perspective. For example, it devotes several pages each to such topics as amniocentesis (a procedure for collecting amniotic fluid, often used to test for genetic conditions), gestational diabetes (diabetes that occurs only during/because of pregnancy), and breech presentation (when the baby's oriented feet-first). It emphasizes that most complications are rare (giving actual percentages), and even when they occur, there are effective known procedures for handling them. There's even a special icon to draw your attention to things you shouldn't worry about.

At the end of the book, there's a dedicated section (albeit eyebrow-raisingly short) about how fathers/partners can help with the whole process.

What I did not like

I think there are a lot of editions of this book, and I'm not sure I found the right one on Goodreads. The edition I read was a UK edition, so a lot of the details about health coverage and legal concerns are not relevant to US readers.

I have no specific complaints, but nothing in particular stands out about this book either.

Kristen

1,927 reviews20 followers

Good, accessible info. Now I can ask good questions when chatting with pregnant people!

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Kurtbg

689 reviews15 followers

Decent, but not as well-suites as a reference as “Great Expectations: Pregnancy and Childbirth” by Sandy Jones.

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Rebecca

91 reviews5 followers

This book was recommended after I complained how uninformative "Very Popular Pregnancy Book" was. It repeatedly gave broad, bland statements then said "ask your doctor". Pregnancy for Dummies IS asking your doctor! It is full of reasonable advice and invaluable information. The "For Dummies" format with the icons for organizing information is superb. I especially liked the "Don't Worry" icons. This allows for an excellent balance of information and common sense. Another great organizational feature is the last several special chapters. They place the important, but not universally needed, information in here rather than putting the rare and scary stuff in the main chapters.
This book is obviously written by skilled and caring practitioners who are confident in their knowledge and are willing to guide the reader through the unknowns of pregnancy.
I now recommend this to everyone who is first time pregnant or has a newly pregnant friend they want to gift.

I bought this book for full-price at Borders with no coupons the day after I found out I was pregnant. If you know me, you know I rarely buy books new without coupons. Well, I was feeling a bit anxious and needed somewhere to unravel the thoughts and questions attacking my mind. This book definitely helped! Thanks to Heather for recommending it!

Bobby

15 reviews1 follower

Yes, I actually read this book. I didn't think I would be able to get through any of my old OB text books and I figured this would be great for Lisa as well. It's actually pretty detailed and not as dumbed down as you would expect.

I would recommend using this book along with What to expect when you are expecting.

Very informational. Not like those hard to understand big word books. Good reference book for first time moms.

this is a great booking to accompany me during my 1st pregnancy. it tells you what other people don't!

Ashley

21 reviews2 followers

Another very helpful, concise, informative resource. Good for just sayin' it like it is!

Monica

822 reviews22 followers

Gag gift from my brother and mom but still had some great advice and guidelines

Lynsey

44 reviews2 followers

Very thorough - to the point that I no longer want to bear children!

I refused to read What to Expect When You're Expecting. I read this instead.

Hopefully it'll be very helpful when my partner and I successfully conceive but as of right now, it was quite useful to prepare mentally and a bit scary.

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I recall the day when I had this book hidden under my couch.

Very informative and written from the health care professionals perspective.

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At one fine moment, the baby grows up, the sucking reflex fades away, and the pacifier, in principle, is no longer needed. The child learns to consciously calm down without a dummy, and if you miss this moment, then the baby may develop a strong dependence on this subject. The pacifier that the baby has “outgrown” prevents him from learning new methods of relaxation and comfort.

3 months to 1 year

At this time, the first signs appear that the child is ready to stop sucking on the pacifier. Noticing that the baby spits it out and falls asleep without it, you need to offer it as rarely as possible. Of course, you should not immediately throw away the pacifier, because the need for it in the baby is still great. It is necessary to wean gradually, replacing the absence of a pacifier with increased attention. Before going to bed, the baby can sing lullabies, tell fairy tales. During the day, it is usually possible to distract the child with toys, walks in the park, and games. It may be difficult for such a small child to completely wean off the pacifier, but it can be given less often.

From a year and older

The older the child becomes, the more he becomes attached to the pacifier and will not part with it only at the request of adults. He must give it up himself. Well, parents can bring the baby to this decision. The following tricks will come to the rescue:

Try to "lose" or "forget" it somewhere. If the baby is ready to part with the pacifier, he will agree with this. If not, you need to “find” a dummy.

Offer to give a dummy to a fictional character of a fairy tale, tell him how much he needs it.

Tell us about a sorceress who grants wishes or gives gifts in exchange for a pacifier. If the child agrees, be sure to exchange the pacifier for a gift.

Tell your baby as often as possible that you will have to part with the pacifier someday.

Do's and Don'ts

Relatives and acquaintances often recommend "tested" methods for avoiding pacifiers. But some of them should not be followed:

Smear the pacifier with something unpleasant, such as mustard. Put yourself in the place of a child: would you like it if something very unpleasant taste suddenly gets into your mouth?

Damage the pacifier so that the baby cannot suckle it. This is dangerous: the child will not immediately understand that the pacifier can no longer be sucked as before, and while he is aware of this, he can tear off the deformed part of the nipple and choke.

Scolding and teasing a child for his love of a pacifier, as this is unlikely to help wean him from it. But if the baby is offended or frightened, then it can just out of spite not give up the pacifier for as long as possible.

Modern methods

In order to wean a child from a pacifier, special vestibular plates have been invented. They are made of elastic plastic and look like a pacifier, but only in this design there is no nipple. This design is shown to children from 3 years old, and for very young children a substitute has been developed, which is called "Stoppi" (Stoppi). This orthodontic plate is similar to the vestibular plate, but it also has differences: it has linings for the chewing group of teeth, made of special silicone. Thanks to these elements, the plate is correctly and conveniently located in the child's mouth and actively replaces the pacifier, while this design also performs a healing function - it forms the correct bite.

Tips for weaning from a pacifier:

Starting around 6-9 months, offer your baby to drink only from a cup: this way, bottle sucking skills and pacifiers will be forgotten sooner.

Do not offer or show the pacifier to the baby yourself, give it only when the baby insists.

The child should have toys close at hand, so that while doing them, he is distracted from the pacifier.

Many children suck on a pacifier because they are bored - the parents are busy. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the baby more often, play or engage with him - then it will be easier to wean him from the pacifier

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How to choose a pacifier | Canpolbabies.com

Your baby is sucking on his mother's breast, thumb, corner of the blanket. Sucking is one of the strongest instincts with which a child is born. When your baby suckles something, he calms down, falls asleep and feels happy and safe.

Through suckling, the newborn's jaw gradually shifts forward, and at the end of the first year, the final, correct contour of the baby's jaw is formed. During the first 2-3 months, your baby will mostly eat and sleep. The sucking instinct is usually sufficiently satisfied by breastfeeding.

Older children, who have longer breaks between feedings and longer periods of wakefulness, may sometimes need an additional pacifier (sometimes parents decide to give a pacifier even to a younger child if they notice that his suckling instinct is not sufficiently satisfied with feeding - some children need a pacifier, especially in the first three months). Before choosing a pacifier, determine the size, material and shape of the pacifier.

Soother size
Choosing the right size pacifier for your baby's age is very important. Using a pacifier that is too small can cause bite problems as it will be difficult for the baby to keep the pacifier in their mouth.

There are two different classification systems for pacifiers based on age.

First: children aged 0-3 months, 3 to 6 months and 6 to 18 months.

Second (typical for pacifiers made by Canpol Babies) : A (from 0 to 6 months, with the smallest rim and smallest teat), B for slightly older babies (up to 18 months) and C for the oldest babies (over 18 months). Size C is not available in all types of pacifiers, as children of this age should no longer use a pacifier. The division is, of course, conditional. You know best which pacifier to choose for your baby and when to replace it with a larger one by watching your baby's development (and as we know, all babies develop and grow at their own pace).

The disadvantage of silicone teats is that they are less resistant to bites. If your baby already has teeth and you want to give him a silicone pacifier, be sure to regularly check the pacifier to see if your child has chewed on it. To ensure your baby's comfort and safety, replace the pacifier with a new one at least once every 1-2 months. When buying a new pacifier, be sure to buy a pacifier with the same type of pacifier as the previous one

Pacifier shape
There are three different types of teats.

The most popular is the orthodontic shape (slightly flattened on the side that touches the child's tongue and rounded on the side that touches the palate). It can be put in the mouth in only one way - with the rounded side up. The rim of such a pacifier always has a special shape under the baby's nose.

Another shape of the nipple - rounded - has a cherry shape, which narrows with a disk and gradually widens and becomes round at the other end. This pacifier can be placed in your baby's mouth in any way you like because its disc is shaped like an 8.

The third type is the symmetrical teat, which is flat on both sides. It can be placed in the child's mouth in any way convenient for you (it does not have an upper or lower side). Her shield is the same shape as the cherry-shaped nipples.

The correct teat must have good ventilation. When you press down on the nipple, the air should come out, and when you release it, the nipple should return to its original shape. Remember that you should not buy pacifiers with plastic elements inside the nipples or hard pacifiers that do not ventilate properly. The use of such pacifiers negatively affects the development of the child's oral cavity.

Disc

This element has not only a practical but also a decorative function. Soothers have either traditional discs (with a cutout on one side for the baby's nose) or figure-eight discs (with a cutout on both sides). Before buying, make sure that the disc has ventilation holes.

Be sure to choose the right disc for your child's mouth. If the disc is too small, the child may suck it into the mouth, but if it is too large, it may make it difficult for the child to breathe. Also remember that some nipples have ring-shaped discs. I do not recommend using them, as in most cases the disc will put pressure on the child's nose.

Handle

Before purchasing a pacifier, make sure the handle is smooth and properly attached to the disc. Soothers with a glow-in-the-dark handle (containing fluorescent pigment) are very practical for use at night (easy to find in a dark room). This is usually indicated on the packaging. Luminous pens are completely safe and comply with all safety standards. It is best to attach the pacifier holder to the handle so that your baby cannot drop the pacifier on the floor.

You can also buy a pacifier without a handle, it is convenient to use it during sleep - if the baby often wipes his face with his hand during sleep, he will not be able to accidentally grab the handle and pull the pacifier out of his mouth.
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