The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)
The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)
This up-to-date guide addresses all the subjects you would expect to find in an authoritative book on pregnancy plus issues of special concern to the 60 to 80 percent of women who hold jobs during their pregnancies:
· Is my workplace safe for my developing baby?
· When should I tell my employer that I am expecting?
· How can I handle the discomforts of pregnancy when I need to work?
· What laws will protect me when I take medical leave?
The answers to these questions—and myriad others—can be found in the pages of this practical and reassuring book.
Dr. Marjorie Greenfield draws from her experiences as an obstetrician and working mom, and from more than a hundred interviews with mothers ranging from factory workers to high-powered attorneys, to create a unique resource for working women. Dr. Greenfield includes checklists for multitasking working moms-to-be, helpful illustrations, stories and advice from experienced mothers, and information on everything from planning a pregnancy to balancing life after the baby is born. The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book is an invaluable expert resource that will inform, reassure, and empower any working woman throughout the miraculous journey of her pregnancy.
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User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars There was nothing about this book that I enjoyed
This book was SO negative. There is a lot of information, very plain and to the point. It covers a LITTLE of everything, but didn’t provide a lot of information on anything. I’m newly pregnant and working as a hardware technician for a large software company. What I took from this book is that I should hide my pregnancy as long as possible, kiss all of my co-workers hind ends so that they don’t get mad when I take maternity leave, and hope that nobody treats me any differently. It was horrible advice. Being pregnant is wonderful, and you shouldn’t be so concerned about someone at work not understanding. If you are looking for a boring list of things you can and can’t do - along with what kinds of thing MIGHT happen (which I already found all over the internet for free) - this is your book. I’m going to look for something a little less depressing and a little more upbeat.
By the way, I had to tell my boss and co-workers early because of morning sickness… and they are all estatic and very understanding. My boss is a male - but was very professional about the whole thing. I’m glad I told them.
5 Stars Great book for working mom’s to be
This is a very good book for women for still need to work during pregnancy. It was very informative. It’s written like you are talking to a girlfriend, but has the information that you would want to hear from a doctor. I recommend this book!
5 Stars Good Book!
This book was not in the list of recommended reading from my doctor. I had bought Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn and I was totally disappointed with that book as it focused on what could go wrong with your pregnancy more than what to normally expect.
Even if you are not a working woman, this book is very thorough and captures every aspect of your pregnancy. It is very easy to understand and navigate. What I like about it is it takes you step by step throughout your pregnancy and things that you should look into, including finances. If you can only afford to buy one book for your pregnancy. This should be it. Don’t waste your money on others.
5 Stars Great reference
Must have for working women. I’m a health professional so I got this and more detail-oriented book but I prefer to read this more.
It’s very well organized so you can find what you need to look up right away.
It’s so life relevant that you’ll know what to prepare for your baby, yourself and your work! It’s always important not to burn the bridge at work.
5 Stars Stands out among pregnancy books!
Things I like about this book:
It’s full of quotes by real women experiencing pregnancy. What’s great about this is that they are from varied perspectives, and even sometimes contradict each other! Surprise, not all women are the same and not all women experience pregnancy the same way 
Another thing is that while this book is directed towards women with outside-the-home jobs, it covers a wide range - teachers, police officers, ad executives and lawyers are all given equal attention.
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