Pregnancy Books & Guides: First Years
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Recommended Books
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 22, 2007
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I am an elementary school teacher and received a lot of Barnes and Noble gift cards at the end of the year. I am 27 weeks pregnant and have a lot of pregnancy books, b...
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- Definitely "The Nursing Women's Companion" as another mom suggested. It was an awesome book that I read a few times. First before my son was born, and then I read it a...
- Sorry...I know this request is kinda old but I haven't been on here much because I had surgery...now am trying to catch up. I think it is awesome that you want helpful...
- I received a book called So That's What They're For. I don't remember the author, it is about breast feeding and it was great. It was a very honest book and funny too.
Books to Read Once They Are Born
Asked by C.D. from New York
on April 28, 2009
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Hello all! I have been reading books on pregnancy- now I am looking for any recommendations on once the child is born..what to do! FIrst months, or first years.... Ple...
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What Are Some Good Books?
Asked by A.P. from Provo
on April 1, 2009
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I am 32 having my first child in May. I have decided to have an epidural and I would like to breast feed. Does anyone have any suggestions on reading material to know ...
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- I loved the "Idiot's Guide to Breastfeeding" It was easy to read, but had a ton of good information. Good luck!
- Congratulations! It looks like there are quite a few books out there, so for the breastfeeding...definitely stick to it, and if you have ANY issues or concerns, have ...
- I always love What To Expect The First Year.
Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on July 22, 2008
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I just had a daughter 7 wks ago and am struggling to lose weight. I'm not breastfeeding because after two weeks of breastfeeding I dried up and was no longer able. I'm...
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- Dear A., You have to eat in order to lose weight. If you skip a meal, your body goes into stavation mode and stores fat. I lost 70 lbs. on Weight Watchers. It te...
- I had a little trouble at first, but your still early into it so DO NOT worry =] Once you get into a routine just start walking a little and cleaning house. At 7 wks y...
- Congratulations on the little bundle of joy=) We tend to believe that in order to loose weight we have to quit eating, starve ourselves or try every magic pill we hea...
Pregnant and 46
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on February 9, 2009
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I just turned 46 and am pretty sure I am pregnant. I have been reading all I can on pregnancy at my age, and am trying to stay positive. I have a 13 year old and 10 ye...
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- M., in this day and age, we often have much more information at our disposal than we necessarily need. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Though risks of g...
- Hi M., NO, you shouldn't! Don't let what you read scare you. We're all unique and there is NO universal standard for women and what our bodies can endure and accompl...
- You have gotten great responses already but wanted to give you one more positive results story. My MIL had my hubby at 44 and he turned out perfect (if you ask me). ...
Moms of Multiples - What to Buy for Gift?
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on April 10, 2011
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I have a good friend that is expecting twin girls. This is her first pregnancy, she is an older mom (35) and she plans on this being her "one shot deal". She also pl...
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- Doesnt she have a registry?
- I was a nanny for triplets babies way back when - and we went through washcloths like you wouldn't believe. The parents had a stack of plain white washcloths (30-40 a...
- Thinking back to my first year with the twins, something to help hold the bottles was very useful. Two bouncy seats, two boppies, two swings, a double umbrella stro...
A Question for All the Homebirth/natural Birth Moms
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on July 17, 2010
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So I know I am in the minority and the majority of mainstream mothers have one or all of the following- ultraounds at every prenatal visit, scheduled inductions, epidu...
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- Hi L., I wanted to chime in because, right or wrong, I really struggle with this issue at times too. I don't have an answer for you, but thought you should know that ...
- L., Don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone chooses to be in control of their life and make their own decisions. Basically they just don't want that responsibility....
- Hello. I had my daughter in a hospital with no drugs. I honestly think you have some misconceptions. If you trust your doctor, and know him/her well you make the choic...
Coping with the Possibility That My Son's Baby Book Is Gone...
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on July 22, 2010
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For my son's first year, I kept a calendar scrapbook. I put favorite pictures in it each month, as well as everything from when he first slept through the night to ea...
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- I know how you feel. The drugstore where we were living in PA lost the pictures I took of my son's first birthday. Just...gone. I thought I would go insane from the...
- Tragic as is feels, and it is, it will be ok. Many children do not have any books, pictures etc of their first years due to fire, parents not able or willing to put i...
- Do you think someone took it?
Staying at Home - How Do You Do It???
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Howdy Moms,
This may be a little long-winded, but I would really like to see what you ladies might have to say. My husband and I have "ideas" about how we want out l...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy. It's an exciting time. It sounds like you both may need to reevaluate your values as far as what you want in life and take a h...
- Hi, A., I know that you and your husband are excited about your daughter. When is she due to arrive? I have 3 daughters and a son. I understand your desire to stay ...
- Deciding to stay at home takes lots of sacrifice and discipline. I suggest doing a trial run now that you're pregnant but still working. Cut down your budget on unnece...
Is It Normal to Be Affraid of Being Pregnant?
Asked by S.S. from Alexandria
on May 26, 2010
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Well...I have been overly terrified that i will not be a good mother, and that i will do something wrong with my baby. is this normal for first time pregnacies?
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- I love the answers that you have already, but just in case you're like me, I thought I'd chime in... I was terrified with my first... completely paranoid and consta...
- LOL - there would be something wrong with you if you didn't feel this way! Pregnancy and parenthood rock your world in ways it has never been rocked before. It is a li...
- Yep. I think it would be abnormal NOT to be worried. Especially when you get closer to the due date, despite being physically miserable, you secretly wish for a li...
