The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
 | Chronicle Books, 2005, Spiral-bound Customer Rating: 252 reviews Recommend |
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Since its publication in 1996, this definitive journal for expectant families has sold over a million copies. Author A. Christine Harris brings a revised and thoroughly updated edition to today s parents-to-be. Still featuring daily entries, a personalized timeline, and pregnancy glossary, the revised edition provides a clearer picture of the baby's in-utero development and the latest advice about giving a growing baby every advantage prior to birth.
Whether this is pregnancy number 1 or number 10, nothing makes it easier to connect with a growing baby than knowing exactly what magical development is happening every day. Filling the need for practical information, medical data, emotional and spiritual fuel, and even "pregnancy trivia," The Pregnancy Journal is easily one of the best books available for a woman or couple expecting a baby. The journal contains about half a page of information for each day from conception through delivery. Nutrition, how to avoid discomforts associated with pregnancy, childbirth customs in other cultures, and practical parenting tips are among the topics touched on. Many days in the journal have a great section called "Did You Know"; for example, from Day 49: "The baby's arms at this point are only as long as this printed 1." At the bottom of each page is a quote from a literary or historical figure; some are sentimental, some pithy, some humorous, all inspiring.
The information and quotes seem to invite musings and speculation on the miracle unfolding inside the womb; there is some space for recording data and thoughts, but if you want to write more than just a few lines every few days, you might want to have a blank journal to accompany The Pregnancy Journal. The format of this book makes it much more manageable and inviting than most books on pregnancy, and the information is made even more accessible by the inclusion of a glossary/subject index in the back. Don't wait until the shower to give this excellent resource and thoughtful gift — moms-to-be will want to have it from the very beginning. — Katherine Ferguson
Title: The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
Sales Rank: 4831 in Books
Author: A. Christine Harris
Publisher: Chronicle Books, Revised edition, 2005-01-20, Spiral-bound, 206 pages, ISBN: 0811846970
Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.3 x 1 inches, 1.55 pounds
- Great information, not really a journal
- Like all the other reviewers said, this is a great sources of information about how your baby is developing every day. That is the strength of this book - it is great to have a sense of what is happening each day. Each day also provides little tidbits about nutrition, or pregnancy. The information is generally solid, although if you really want information on nutrition, when to see… More reviews
- Cannot say how much I love this book.
- This is a wonderful book. You can read one entry a day at a time, according to your own progressing pregnancy. Of course, this should not be the only pregnancy book that you purchase. You will get more detailed and professional information from "What to Expect When You are Expecting". But pregnancy can be really stressful at times and you don't… More reviews
- Excellent Journal for IVF Pregnancies!!
- As an IVF mom who's never experienced periods, I especially appreciated the author's including the 38 week(266 day)Expected Delivery Date along with the LMP method to determine the expected date of delivery. This type of journal actually works great for me because my pregnancy began the day my physician transfered my 3 day embryos into my uterus and lasted 37 weeks and 1 day. Not… More reviews
- The best journal out there!
- I bought this for my best friend who is pregnant with her first child. I wrote in this journal almost on a daily basis and look back on it with great joy. I hope to give this to my daughter someday so she can enjoy the journey with me. I also HIGHLY recommend the first year journal, it will be a keepsake for the rest of your life. More reviews
- My husband and I love reading this Book!
- I am so glad that I purchased this book. It is fun to read each week and see how your baby is growing and what to expect. My husband and I love to read it together. I also like how it gives tips for nutrition and relief for common aches and pains. It does not create "anxiety" like most pregnancy books. It also is a great gift for expectant… More reviews
