And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition)

amazing resource. as a nurse, this was really spot on to what I was looking for- explained exactly what happens anatomy-wise with lots of information. going a natural, medication-free route and this book definitely supported that idea

Excellent reference book!! We used this all the time to look up stuff and still are using it. I just enjoy books more than the internet. If you are like that, purchase this. Came on time and as described condition.

This is an amazing book, specially for 1st time moms and dads. The views and explanations are much more reassuring than other famous books out there. Since I started reading it I started feeling much more confident and calm.

This book was a great resource in my collection of pregnancy related books. It was a little bit on the basic side, but also contained relevant information. I would not rely on it as my only pregnancy reference book, however.

I bought this because I wanted a book that focused on what was important, but it dedicated such little time to what happens in each trimester I found myself having to buy "What to expect..." to get what I really wanted.

Good information, but there are better books out there with more comprehensive information. I would recommend instead "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5" by American Academy of Pediatrics.

I received this book free from my midwife clinic and I'm do so glad I did! Up until then, the only pregnancy book I had was "what to expect" which was a really disappointing read - to surface level, all over the place, not a lot of comprehensive information.

This book has it all - how your body changes during pregnancy, how the baby develops, different pain relief options for labor, helpful stretches, what could go wrong, what to expect in labor, breastfeeding, newborn care, etc. It seriously covers EVERYTHING. My baby was breech - this book have various ways to help turn a breech baby. Our doctor attempted an external cephalic version to turn him head down - this book helped me prepare for what to expect in that procedure. I knew a c section was a possibility if he didn't turn - this book explained what the c section procedure and recovery are like. Seriously, anything that came up in my pregnancy, this book covered.

I recommend this book to all of my friends who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.

This was the most informative book that I have read about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborns. It is easy to understand and there are illustrations. It is straight forward reading, like a guide with no fear based information. There are also charts that show the recommended vaccinations and the time windows to give them. I highly recommend this book!

Best and most truthful book on pregnancy based on actual science research. I've heard Penny Simpkin speak many times and she is at the top of her game. I recommend this book to all pregnant women. I taught childbirth classes for 20 years and this was always my go to book

I found out I was pregnant almost half through the pregnancy and I had no time to waste to read about what could happen. As my son is a miracle that I never thought could happen I had to learn all that I could as quick as I could. This book is the best I have seen even to this day. I would highly recommend it. I will keep it for family members as I truly think it is what people need. Men as well. This book goes into much detail. And though you might think they are repeating things here and there, it will help. There is a reason things are repeated. You will find that you can easily follow the lingo of you OB/GYN with reading this. I bought this with one other book, and though that book was helpful as well, this for me was the best.

This was the most informative book that I have read about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborns. It is easy to understand and there are illustrations. It is straight forward reading, like a guide with no fear based information. There are also charts that show the recommended vaccinations and the time windows to give them. I highly recommend this book!

Best and most truthful book on pregnancy based on actual science research. I've heard Penny Simpkin speak many times and she is at the top of her game. I recommend this book to all pregnant women. I taught childbirth classes for 20 years and this was always my go to book

I found out I was pregnant almost half through the pregnancy and I had no time to waste to read about what could happen. As my son is a miracle that I never thought could happen I had to learn all that I could as quick as I could. This book is the best I have seen even to this day. I would highly recommend it. I will keep it for family members as I truly think it is what people need. Men as well. This book goes into much detail. And though you might think they are repeating things here and there, it will help. There is a reason things are repeated. You will find that you can easily follow the lingo of you OB/GYN with reading this. I bought this with one other book, and though that book was helpful as well, this for me was the best.

This is a very comprehensive book that I really enjoyed reading. There were two things I was looking for in a pregnancy guide and this nailed both of them. The first was up-to-date information: this book includes current pain medications and current diagnostic testing methods. It even has information on where new research is leading. The second thing I was looking for was a happy medium between working with your doctor and birthing naturally without reading like a text book. I like that the author doesn't assume that your doctor wants to strap you to a bed and shoot you full of pain medication. It allows for a happy balance between listening to your doctor's advice and following through on a more natural birth plan or any method of birth that you choose.

This has been the most informative book that I have read during my pregnancy. It seems like the "pregnancy bible" every birth class I have taken has borrowed a lot of information from this book. Highly recommend!!!

Really like this book so far. Very good content, and useful information. The organization is a little strange/different than the other books I have seen. It is not chronological (based on your month/week) of pregnancy, which makes it a little more difficult to gauge what you should be reading and when. Other than that, would recommend this book to others.

I already own several Pregnancy and Childbirth books, but I love having this one on my Kindle App so I can reference as needed on the go. This book is very informative and at times, has been more helpful than the ever popular 'What to Expect' books that I aso own. I love that it is one book for all three stages. Penny Simkin has written a book that I highley recommend to all mothers, whether thet are expecting thier first or fourth child as I was when I purchased this book. It has a great section for C-sections births, which tend to be skimmed over in many books, as though they were written by proponents of natural labor techniques. I really feel like this book appeals to a broader range of parents.

The book was easy to read, but was informative. I would recommend it to other moms-to-be. Information on birth plans was wonderful and it was not biased to medication or natural, both were described in detail with benefits and draw backs. The information on taking care of a newborn was also great as it was not just one parenting type. Great Read!

enjoyed reading this book throughout my pregnancy. Tons of good information on hundreds of topics. out of all the pregnancy books i read i liked this one the most. you really dont need any other book if you have this one.

This is a great resource with information about every aspect of pregnancy, birth, and the baby. While I found it informative and easy to read, I also felt that there was a bias throughout the book toward natural birth. If you are uninterested in a natural birth or unable to have one, this book may not be right for you.

My pregnant daughter bought this book on a recommendation from a friend. She loved it and suggested I would too. It goes beyond what the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting has to offer. P, C and the Newborn is more specific and honest about how the body responds to the huge changes going on. It is more helpful in recognizing the symptoms leading up to actual childbirth. It is a wonderful resource for parents and grandparents.

While looking through pregnancy books, I got tired of reading about how you got a second line, got sick, got fat, and squeezed out your "bundle of joy." What about the reality of the situation and how exactly that "bundle of joy" finds its way out of me and into this world?

I could not be happier with my purchase of this book. It starts with a few chapters on the typical progression of mother and baby during pregnancy. It includes exercise and diet tips (with pictures) for pregnant women. There is a chapter on complications during pregnancy as well as one on how to plan for a birth. Birth plans are discussed in good detail, as well as interview questions for your OB/Midwife/Doula. In fact, there are different lists for each of those. Although doulas are discussed, this book does not assume you will have either a medicated or a natural birth. Those decisions are left to you.

There are several chapters on labor and delivery. It was extremely informational to learn about the different "stages" and how they progress, as well as positions and situations to help ease the pain during each of these stages. I feel like I'm much more informed about labor now than with any other resource I've come across. Does the phrase "perineal stretches" sound familiar? It does now!

The final few chapters review what to do once the baby enters the world. How do you breastfeed? How do you position your child? How many times should you feed each day and how many wet/poopy diapers should you expect? What are some common causes for concern? Answers to all of these questions are provided, as well as illustrations for breastfeeding, holding your newborn, etc.

There are a few paragraphs scattered throughout this book for Dads, but this book is not geared directly towards men. I'm sure they would find it very informative, although the squeamish ones might shy away.

I give this book four thumbs up (two from me, two from my baby in utero). I finally feel like I am better informed. This book respects you as a mother and aims to give you information in a very easy readable format.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

Excellent book - full of facts and important information.

Some reviewers felt that the pregnancy section was thin on details. I disagree. It presents information from preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy, to understanding changes in you an your baby as he or she grows, to guides for exercise, diet and preventing illness or other complications. It is rich on information on understanding medical terms and responses to complications, and also understanding what your options are when confronting them.

The birth planning section is excellent, and exactly what I was looking for. It presents a neutral perspective for *any* parent wishing to go into labor informed and ready to define their experience in the best way possible.

Finally, there is a companion website with further information and worksheets as well as links to other resources.

Bought this book because it contains more factual information and gives a well-balanced view on different pain relief options for labour. Though this is not organised according to pregnancy weeks, I do not think it's a problem because there are many books/websites available that detail pregnancy weeks and symptoms. I simply like this book for its factual information. Don't expect any 'sense of humour' though.

Overall, this book was a thorough guide for pregnancy and childbirth. It REALLY advocated for breastfeeding, and as a result, there isn't a lot of useful info for moms who may not be able to/choose not to go that route.

Very good information and balance of the technical with the emotional end of pregnancy. Glad to report there are very limited antidotes and fluff stories unlike another ‘popular’ book on the market - if you really want to read other peoples experiences, there are 500 blogs available for free online.

This book also does a good job of balancing many of the different birthing perspectives - Hospital vs. home, etc. and really emphasizes that each couple research which options will benefit them the most. It provides a good amount of information to get you started and then also provides resources to learn more.

Definitely a book I’d recommend to friends in the future.

I like the no-nonsense, factual approach the authors take to the subject of pregnancy and childbirth. However, it has some bad science regarding fat. In several instances the book recommends consuming skim and low fat dairy products to limit saturated fat intake. However numerous studies have been done on skim vs. whole and the consensus is is that not only is whole dairy better for you and contains more nutrients, skim products can actually be WORSE for you and make you GAIN weight. The saturated fat that is contained in dairy is not the bad evil kind you find in vegetable oil, but the good kind that keeps cholesterol down. I think those parts absolutley need to be rewritten, as not only is it not good science to promote, it can possibly be harmful.

So grateful to find a pregnancy book that touches on the different options of birthing. So many of them are written by male doctors who assume you are birthing in a hospital. This book gives midwife perspectives as well as doctor perspectives and is written by a handful of woman!