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The Morning Sickness Companion [Paperback]

Elizabeth Kaledin (Author), Lynn Friedman (Foreword)
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Book Description

April 11, 2003
It’s frustrating and a nuisance---and it can be a major obstacle to experiencing the joy of pregnancy. But morning sickness doesn’t always strike in the morning, and for many women it doesn’t even strike---it’s an ever-present part of their pregnancy, with symptoms ranging from mild nausea and exhaustion to crippling depression and physical illness.

We all know the standard suggestions---crackers and tea, Jell-O and ginger ale---but when they don’t seem like enough, what can women really do to manage their symptoms and recover the happiness their pregnancy should bring? As debilitating as morning sickness is, we don’t hear much about it. But finally, just when it seems as though there’s nothing out there, women have somewhere to turn.

Elizabeth Kaledin’s The Morning Sickness Companion is a book by and for women suffering morning sickness. Morning sickness is a reality of pregnancy---_ of women are affected---and this book is dedicated to them. It fills a major void in pregnancy literature, providing a brief history of morning sickness, all the latest scientific thinking, research on its emotional toll, and lots of reassuring tips and advice from other women about what they ate, how sick they really were, and how to survive, since the fact is it is nearly inevitable. Engaging, warm, often funny, and always informative, The Morning Sickness Companion offers women who are suffering the wisdom and comfort they really need.


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Pregnant women will sigh with relief (likely in between retches and dry heaves) when they read Kaledin's breezy been-there, done-that look at an under-examined aspect of pregnancy. The medical correspondent for the CBS Evening News deftly dispels the myth of crackers as a panacea for morning sickness in the first few pages, and then goes to address other, ahem, misconceptions about the illness, including that it occurs only in the morning and that copious vomiting must harm a fetus. Beyond this, the book offers a slew of personal anecdotes from women who have suffered through what's known clinically as Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP), and some practical advice for coping with prolonged nausea: the suggested stretches with accompanying photos and the Morning-Sickness Survival Kit are especially useful. Readers looking for hard science, though, should turn elsewhere. While it contains some data and medical facts, "the whole point of this book," as Kaledin puts it, "is to make people feel better." By that measure it succeeds: those who are already expecting will appreciate the sisterly reassurances, while those who are still considering pregnancy will wonder why this grittier side of the nine-month glow is rarely discussed. The structure is somewhat loose, and the proliferation of bold words in capital letters followed by exclamation points seems at times a bit, well, hysterical, but this is nevertheless a valuable collection of advice, ideas and plain, old-fashioned sympathy.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Praise for The Morning Sickness Companion

The Morning Sickness Companion is a book you can use, learn from, and---despite that its theme is nausea---enjoy: it’s funny! It’s hard to believe no one’s done this before.” ---Lesley Stahl

“Morning sickness---however rough---gets short shrift since it is a natural and good sign for a healthy baby. But Mom’s a person, too! This charming and witty book focuses on Mom with lots of empathy, explanation, medical insight, and practical tips. Elizabeth’s book is every newly pregnant woman’s friend.” ---Bernadine Healy, M.D., author of A New Prescription for Women’s Health

“Mrs. Kaledin has combined her personal experience with excellent journalism and superb warmth and personal touch to produce a book that every woman with morning sickness will benefit from.” ---Gideon Koren, M.D., director of The Motherisk Program

“Elizabeth Kaledin has written a wonderful book that is an indispensable guide for any pregnant woman suffering with morning sickness.” ---Lynn Friedman, M.D., from the Foreword

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (April 11, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312284896
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312284893
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars I'd check it out from the library, June 8, 2004
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When I was suffering from morning sickness with my first pregnancy, I think I bought every book out there, looking for relief. This book wasn't horrible, but it wasn't that helpful either. In fact, I bought it because of the previous reviews and now I can't believe it got 5 stars. If you just want to know someone else has been through it, or some perspective, then this book will be helpful. If you want something to make your morning sickness go away, or even lessen, then good luck. Try spending the money on motion sickness wristbands instead.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a good "Companion" for the Sickie, March 24, 2003
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H. Ingram (Southeastern USA) - See all my reviews
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I have been pregnant 3 times and have been sick every time. Some pregnancies were worse than others. During my last pregnancy I threw up every day, several times a day, until my 20th week. I have a sister who stays sick until delivery. "Morning Sickness" lasts all day for me and feels more like sea sickness and the flu combined. I have read many books available on the subject and have tried many things. It is no laughing matter and can be made worse by the feeling that you are all alone and no one understands your misery.
Elizabeth Kaledin is a woman who knows what she is talking about. She has experienced the wretchedness of morning sickness in her 2 pregnancies. This book covers all the bases, in my opinion, with ideas for relief that cover a wide range. But even more valuable are the "testimonials" from other woman who have experienced sickness. These women candidly share their experiences (most of which I could relate to) as well as what worked or didn't work for them. Some stories were actually amusing, and I enjoyed Ms. Kaledin's candor and warmth. This book will help you realize you are not alone in dealing with this sometimes debilitating ailment and offers compassion and ideas for relief.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a survivor:-), July 17, 2003
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What a great book!!! I experienced hypermesis during my first pregnancy, and it was truly horible. I couldn't get out of bed for two months. My husband and I are currently planning our second child,( It is worth going through a second time.:-)and admittedly I'm terrified of spending another two months in bed, eating nothing but apples, and ice chips.

This book gave me strength. Just knowing others were feeling, and surviving the same thing. The personal experiences, had me laughing till I cried. And the tips, and medical research information were truly enlightening.

I heartily recommend this book for anyone surviving, or a survivor of "all day sickness".

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