"American Baby"A lighthearted, helpful, and brutally honest book from someone who understands. You'll laugh and learn about what to aid (perms, maternity clothing stores), what generally can't avoid be avoided (hemorrhoids, a tendency to worry about everything), and what not to be afraid of (if you're having amniocentesis, that big needle; turning into your mother). And if you feel as though you've embarked on a nine-month-long ride on a roller coaster, the chapter called "Pregnancy Insanity" will reassure you that you're normal."Newsweek" Leaving the medical domain to the medical professionals, Iovine focuses on the practical, social, emotional, and physiological aspects of pregnancy....Iovine and her gaggle of Girlfriends are ready with reassuring and frequently irreverent advice."USA Today" With great humor and frankness, Iovine addresses the topics most women talk about only with their best friends."People" A laugh-out-loud primer for unseasoned moms-to-be."American Baby" A lighthearted, helpful, and brutally honest book from someone who understands. You'll laugh and learn about what to aid (perms, maternity clothing stores), what generally can't avoid be avoided (hemorrhoids, a tendency to worry about everything), and what not to be afraid of (if you're having amniocentesis, that big needle; turning into your mother). And if you feel as though you've embarked on a nine-month-long ride on a roller coaster, the chapter called "Pregnancy Insanity" will reassure you that you're normal.About the AuthorVicki Iovine is the mother of four teenage children. Since the success of The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, she has gone on to write several books in the Girlfriends' Guide series, has lent her expertise in columns for the Los Angeles Times and Child magazine, and has served as a relationships correspondent for Redbook. She has also been a parenting correspondent on the Today show, Oprah, and The View. Vicki lives in Los Angeles with her children and husband, Jimmy Iovine. what is in a book talk The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is not helpful at all!By Joanna GHonestly, this book does not provide any relevant information! I did not find it funny either, just a lot of complaining. I want to embrace my pregnancy, this is not a good book if you feel like me.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cute book, but I did not find this book to apply to meBy ChariseI am giving this book 3 Stars mostly because I found that I skimmed through the majority of it. We all carry differently and we all have different relationships with our spouse or "baby daddy." In my case, most of what I was reading did not apply to me. I am normally a worrier and yet pregnant, I am completely carefree. I chose to skip that chapter about the things pregnant women worry about because I didn't want to "create" the worry for myself if that makes sense. Also, I have three large fibroids and find that for me, my doctor is all I need for the medical questions and I asked family and friends if I have other questions. Basically, the book was cute, but I didn't learn anything from it...not to say someone else won't. Again, every pregnancy and family dynamic is different.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I wouldn't recommend this book if you're struggling with your pregnancyBy Kelsey FugettI wouldn't recommend this book if you're struggling with your pregnancy. A sense of humor and realistic expectations are definitely important. I just found out I was pregnant, and was extremely hormonal... and borderline depressed about the changes my body was going through. This book was definitely not comforting. Now, if you're past the initial shock of how much your body changes,and have found a sense of security in the unknown that is pregnancy..... this could be kind of a fun and cynical read. :)