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Title: What to Eat When You're Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathaway ISBN: 0-89480-015-9 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: July, 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.41 (75 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Very Informative - Good Advice
Comment: I'm on my second pregnancy, and following the Best-Odds Diet (to the best of my ability) is the only thing that keeps that pesky nausea away. It's simply good nutrition to eat whole wheat bread instead of white. Avoiding sugar and eating lots of fruits and vegetables is advice you would get from any nutritionist. This book is good because it also lets us know where we have increased demands for nutrients because of pregnancy, e.g. protein and calcium needs are greater than normal.
I'm a little disheartened to see that so many women feel guilty after reading this book. The nutritional information is invaluable; it really makes me think twice before eating junk food. The diet they ask us to follow is very sound. But like any book, if there's information that you just don't agree with, then just skim over it and don't give it another thought. However, I wonder if many of these women remember that everything we eat goes to our babies. Would you give your baby chocolate? I mean, come on. Doctors tell you that the only pain reliever you should take is Tylenol. What does that tell you? When we're pregnant, we should weigh carefully every bite we eat.
The dietary suggestions are sometimes a little too strict, but overall this is a very good book to have. It expands upon the Best-Odds Diet in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" with some additional good recipes. I mean, the desserts are definitely not what you think of when you hear "dessert," but they are very good considering they do not contain any refined sugar. I love them! I just wish I had the discipline to follow this diet (without the extra calcium and protein requirements) all the time!
Rating: 2
Summary: Guilt and Outdated Information
Comment: I am not pregnant, but wanted to read up on nutritional information for when I DO get pregnant. Despite some good recommendations for what to eat and what to avoid, I feel that the overall tone is judgemental and overbearing. As parents often find out with their children, good advice often gets lost when it is wrapped up in a guilt-package. I think the book is worth reading for alternative sources of proteins, grains, etc, plus any attractive looking recipes at the back. However, be forewarned that some of the information is already out of date. On page 33, the authors write, "There's nothing wrong with a tuna sandwich first thing in the morning...." New FDA warnings about high levels of mercury in fish include tuna fish, which should not be eaten by pregnant mothers more than once a month.
Also, take a look at Jennifer Reese's scathing essay about the "Best-Odds Diet" (in *What to Expect When You're Expecting*) entitled "Expecting the Worst" in *Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real Life Parenthood*, edited by Camile Perl and Kate Moses of Salon.)
A year later... I am pregnant and I still hate this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Definitely REALISTIC and POSSIBLE and so worth it!!!
Comment: I worked full-time, ran a home-based business on the side and was STILL able to follow this diet easily. It just takes a little planning and a committment to give your baby the best start possible!!! My baby daughter was born at 35 weeks and spent her first 11 days in the NICU. She was supposed to be behind developmentally, but she has always been ahead (still just a normal kid, but many preemies don't recover that quickly). She is now 3 years old and has never been sick except a couple of colds - and I'm pregnant and I am following the Best Odds Diet from this book again. It's worth it!!! You only have one chance to start your baby's life off right...why not take it! Even if it does put a wrinkle in your lifestyle. If you aren't willing to make sacrifices and go the extra effort, maybe you shouldn't become a parent! I know that sounds harsh, but think about it...our children deserve the very best that we can offer. Happy eating and best of health!!!
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Title: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi E. Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway ISBN: 0761121323 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: The What to Expect When You're Expecting Pregnancy Organizer by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway ISBN: 1563058723 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: June, 1995 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be by Armin A. Brott, Armin A. Brott ISBN: 0789205386 Publisher: Abbeville Press, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: What To Expect When Your Wife Is Expanding by Hill ISBN: 0836280180 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pub. Date: 01 May, 1993 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: What to Expect Gift Set : When You're Expecting & What to Expect the First Year by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee E. Hathway ISBN: 0761117881 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.90 |
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