How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Uzzi Reiss (Author), Yfat M. Reiss (Author), Michael Klein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2003

Life just got easier for everyone expecting - thanks to How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy. Every chapter of this guidebook is brimming with advice and helpful tips to solve pregnancy's most common problems. From ginger to ease morning sickness, a warm bath to reduce water retention, or a turkey sandwich to relieve insomnia - it's all here in this easy-to-navigate book. Helpful appendices explain the stages of the baby's development, foods and activities to avoid during pregnancy, and a glossary of terms. Plus, with good humor and wise counsel the authors provide pointers on how to be the best partner possible. With this handy guide, it's a cinch to help an expectant mother sail through her pregnancy - and keep her very, very happy.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Uzzi Reiss, MD, OB/GYN has been delivering children for over 30 years. He lives in Beverly Hills.

Yfat M. Reiss serves as editor-in-chief of SharpMan Press and SharpMan.com, two award-winning men's information resources. She lives in Los Angeles.

Michael Klein is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in countless publications and several books. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Unknown (August 31, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0811841049
• ASIN: B0007M2K8G
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Obstetrician-gynecologist Uzzi Reiss, M.D., has been a leader in the clinical application of natural hormones, nutrition, mind/body principles, and other innovative methods. From serving free clinics in New York and Los Angeles at the start of his career up to the present day in his highly successful Beverly Hills practice, he has used these approaches to maximize the health of thousands of patients. In 1997, Reiss opened the Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Center as a natural expansion of his prevention-oriented practice. He is one of the first medical doctors in the United States to become board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Israeli-born, Dr. Reiss earned his medical degree at the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa and completed his U.S. residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of New York.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written for Dads, October 24, 2003

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Brian McGovern (Lowville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy (Paperback)

The other reviewers (especially the first one) may have missed the point a little. This book is specifically written FOR DADS and (to be politically correct) "life-partners." It's NOT designed to be a "book for expectant mothers, but which dads-to-be might also enjoy." If there is a dad-to-be in the relationship who actually cares about the mother & child, HE should be the one reading this book. It's a great resource for helping us guys understand what's going on, as well as how to treat our wives/partners like queens. It doesn't pretend to tell us how to completely understand women; that's impossible, especially during pregnancy. It does, however, give advice on how to deal with things in a healthy, positive way.

I appreciate that there's a book like this that explains everything in layman's terms, but with enough depth to keep from insulting my intelligence. I didn't find it condescending at all. In fact, being a first-time dad-to-be, there were many aspects of the pregnancy that I was clueless about. And paternalistic? In my view, since the book was written for men, that's a good thing.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a bible for soon-to-be moms!, September 29, 2003

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stella stolper (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy (Paperback)

The reader who submitted the last review obviously did not read the book or its title. This book is called "How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy" - it's written for the mom AND the dad. I used the first edition of this book throughout my first pregnancy and regard it as a bible. There were so many times when I had a first-time-around mom question - and felt uncomfortable about calling my doc over every little thing - this book put my fears to rest by telling me - and my husband - what to do and when to call without sounding like a nag to my OB. Yes, this book is written so that dads feel like part of the process - and thank goodness! My husband wanted to help and didn't always know how. Having a quick reference guide written with both of us in mind was really helpful. Moreover, the book includes natural remedies that I couldn't find in other books - from an MD - which was nice because as a first timer, I was worried about everything, including medications during pregnancy. I have so many notes in it and so many pages are dog-eared that I refuse to lend it out. I can't imagine what the last reviewer was thinking - except that maybe it competes with a book s/he or a friend wrote!

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Pregnancy Book I've Seen Yet, January 10, 2004

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SM "ornith" (CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy (Paperback)

My husband and I both agree that this book is the best one we've ever seen. This is our second pregnancy, and I picked up the book actually thinking of my brother & sis-in-law who are expecting their 1st. After flipping through it only a little, I bought a second copy for us, since the information is so thorough and accessible.

I particularly appreciate all the information the author provides about specific tests - he points out and explains things that we non-medical people wouldn't otherwise know. For instance, if a pregnant woman is feeling particularly fatigued (and shows other symptoms as well, which he describes,) you can ask your doctor to test for thyroid conditions - but he explains that you should ask for a specific type of test, as the most common test tends to be inaccurate.

I also REALLY like his diet guidelines for fending off gestational diabetes! If you've ever felt sluggish after eating, suffered wheat or gluten allergies or had a G.D. scare you know that what you eat can DRASTICALLY affect the way you feel - and the guidelines provided in this book, even if followed loosely, will keep you healthier and improve your energy considerably.

I could go on and on about how highly I regard this book; it's not a "pregnancy guide book" like the "What to Expect..." book, but more of a "quick reference manual," if you will. I have found the information to be superior.