EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ THIS even if they aren't pregnant
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I love Ina May gaskin. I had an unmedicated natural waterbirth and it was amazing. Pregnant with #2 and just now decided to read this. Excited for my upcoming birth and I desperately wish for every pregnant woman to read this.
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This is a book that every woman needs to read.  There's so much useful information that isn't normally taught to young women.  I wish I would have read this book twenty years ago.
1446077
Great advise for every woman who has been to eager to please. It is not just for break-ups! I just wish I had read this book 30 years ago. Another good one giving similar advise is "Why Men Love Bitches". The titles are catchy, but they are just to get you interested. The content is well worth reading. It is not "man-hating", but learning how men think/act. I found both books entertaining and enlightening. It is painful at times when you are reading the list of "things not to do", and you have done everyone of them.
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As a woman that comes from hormonally, and emotionally unstable background this book is very informative.  As a midwife that works in women's health I can't recommend the book more...  US women need to learn how to ask for help without shame and this book can help you learn to ask for help and let go of the guilt that our society attaches to psychological assistance.  This is a book I purchase to give to others, and should be a part of every woman's library.
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Why couldn't I have heard about this book when I was 18! It would have saved me a lot of time and troubles :-) such a wonderful book that I've believe every single woman on this planet should read! She breaks it down into commonsense, English and in a way that you could understand exactly what your body is doing and why you're feeling like you're feeling. Recommend highly!
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This book is spot on for women who think they're losing it but don't know why.  It accurately identified all of the symptoms I've been suffering through and was told by my gynecologist and primary dr. that it's all apart of peri-menopause and take Lexapro until it's over.  Just reading the book and learning what I suspected that hormones were causing my feelings of anxiety and sadness helped me right away.  It's so well written and easy to read.  It's like Mia is speaking directly to you.  If I lived near CA I would make an appointment to meet with Mia.  She's truly the first person who completely understands what women are going through at this time of our lives.
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I wish I would have had this book before I was put on birth control pills for 17 years (yes, 17) to manage my horrible cramps. I would have never taken the pill, despite its 'safety' and reliability over the years. I didn't really need it, I needed a better diet, more sleep and stress management. I wish my grandmother would have had this book before being put on Hormone Replacement Therapy for over 20 straight yearsshe died too early of heart disease thanks solely to that mess (this was confirmed). While hindsight (and access to the Internet) makes the dangers of hormonal drugs easily available, many of us just trust our doctors, especially when we are miserable and will try anything to feel better at some point.

Knowledge is power and this book is full of fantastic information, some of which I have already learned through years of investigation and research but much of it I had not. And I consider myself more informed than most women I personally know. This book is helpful for both women in their childbearing years as well as those near or in menopause. It's also very helpful in understanding more about the thyroid. I had mine tested recently and realized that, while my doctor says I'm in the "normal" range, I am in fact, not...not if I want to have a child that is (and I do). And I look like the picture of health from the outside, so I would have never thought to investigate more deeply into my thyroid and other hormone imbalances if it were not for this book.

Every woman should have this in her personal library and lend it or buy it for their female friends & loved ones. I also strongly suggest reading Taking Control of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler (get the actual book, not the Kindle version...you'll reference it a lot and will want to flip back and forth). I'd also suggest "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" by Mary J. Shomon, but I didn't get that book until I finished this book (and TCOYF). All three books complement each other and give a greater picture of, as a woman, how to really take control of your health and know how your female body works, despite what doctors tell (or many times, don't tell) you. At the end of the day, we are all responsible for taking care of our own health and should absorb as much information as we can so we are better armed with knowledge and the power to help choose the right protocol of care for ourselves.
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I found a book that every woman needs to read. I highly recommend this book for women because I have learned a lot from it and now I know that I can age gracefully even without surgery. There are helpful guides and organic things that can help me to have beautiful skin at any age.
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I don't see why so many people have a problem with this book. Yes, it talks about "worst case scenarios" and many things that may scare you, but that's such a small part it. And I would much rather be prepared for these things that caught off guard. It's a great month-by-month guide on what to expect when pregnant. It shows you how the baby is developing, lists possible symptoms and other changes in the woman's body, and discusses in depth the many questions we have about illness, caffeine, smoking, dying your hair and whatever else. It's fantastic! I read a little almost every day, and many parts over and over. I love knowing what to expect at each stage of my pregnancy...especially this being our first. A warning for men: this book is written for women! It has many concerns that you may not be so worried about, but we are! My husband loves this book, but it even annoys him at times. I suggest "The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be," by Armin A. Brott for the daddies. My husband loves it. I bought "What to Expect When You're Expecting" as suggested by a friend, and I would highly recommend it for any woman. I bought many pregnancy books, and this is pretty much the only one I still read. Keep in mind it's a GUIDE, not a definitive Bible for pregnancy. Every woman's pregnancy is different. But if you want all the possibilities in pregnancy, one month at a time, then this is your book.
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I got this book from a girlfriend who's pregnant, and know I'm trying... and this is such a good guide to fear not all the ugly panties we may have to wear and such matters !!! This is not a medical book, but it goes side by side with one. The book is soooo funny, and is really like a girlfriend is right next to you saying " sister, let me tell you as it is..." and your fears go away in laughter. Love it, and is in my gift list for mothers-to-be from now on.
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Love this book. All women should read it. It helps you center yourself  before bringing someone else into your world. Yes, we all want love from another, but finding it first within is even more important. Great male perspectives as well. As women, we need to slow down and take his advice. I was impressed that the author referenced other well known authors within his book too. Well worth the price, especially on my kindle app. Enjoy!
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I am a recovering anorexic and reading this book has been the biggest help on my road to recovery.  Not only that but I recommend this book to any woman who has ever dieted or has ever felt unhappy with her body.  this book is empowering spiritually, mentally and physically.  I read this book  like I read the Bible and I want every woman out there to realize that fat  is not bad, food is not the enemy and that there is nothing wrong with the  way you are at this very moment.  If you ever do anything for yourself and  your mental state of mind, read this book, you will feel so much better  after the first day !
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If your head tends to be in the clouds about practical issues in life, this will certainly bring you down to planet earth. Every woman should read this.
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This book every women young and old should read.  It is full of information about this problem.  I read this book in one night.
So much information.  The historectory does not have to be the precribed fix.  What we don't know and what we should.  Young ladies do the kegel exercises NOW! Hab it is a excellent CD by ( Tasha Mulifan).  It lets you know what we should about our bodies that we are afraid to ask doctors or just to talk about.
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Fantastic book!  Every woman needs to read this, and probably even men too. I wish I had read it years ago. would have saved a lot of time and heartache.
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I LOVED this book.  Although I love being pregnant, and my personal experience hasn't sucked, this book gives you the low-down dirt on what you REALLY go through.  It has even relieved my fears of "pooping" during labor.  It touches on the topics that everyone is either too embarassed or to uptight to talk about, but that we all wonder in the back of our heads.  Joanne Kimes is so hilarious and she puts everything out on the table in a girlfriend to girlfriend type of way, which is a pleasant break from the "textbook" type pregnancy books that I have recently read. Her great sense of humor about the subject has helped put me at ease.  Her honesty lets me know that I'm not the only one worried about "pooping" on the doctor.  And I sincerely thank her for such a great book.
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I got this book as a gift and at first thought it was just a cute book. Then I read it and realized it was more than just a pretty cover. I learned insightful tips on improved nutrition, special safe exercises to keep my body feeling like a hot mama body...and speaking of...some sex tips that were really a big bonus for my husband as well as me. :-)  Although this book is short it says so much. It pretty much answers every single quesiton a pregnant woman has...and does so much more quickly than the super long books I got. I recommend this book to pregnant women everywhere!!