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The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) [Paperback]

Marjorie Greenfield
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Book Description

May 8, 2008 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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Editorial Reviews

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“If every woman who is planning on working and having children were to read this excellent book, we''d have a lot healthier and better-prepared mothers and children.”—Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., author of The Yale Guide to Women’s Reproductive Health
 
(Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. )

"This accurate, easy to read book includes answers to every question I have been asked during 25 years as an obstetrician, as well as answers to questions I had while working and pregnant! "—Katharine Wenstrom, MD, President, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
(Katharine Wenstrom, MD )

"This is an amazingly accurate, easy to read book that includes the answers to every question I have ever been asked during my 25 years as an obstetrician, as well as answers to questions I had while working and pregnant! Working mothers have unique problems and concerns, and Dr. Greenfield covers all of them using a direct, common sense approach. It is clear that her advice is based not only on the latest data but also on her years of experience as a superb clinician and working mother."—Katharine Wenstrom, M.D., Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director, Ultrasound and Reproductive Genetics, Vanderbilt  University Medical Center  
(Katharine Wenstrom, MD )

"Dr. Greenfield has interspersed biological, factual information with sound and critical social-emotional advice. Every career woman considering pregnancy should read this book."—Sylvia Rimm, author of See Jane Win: the Rimm Report on the Childhoods of 1000 Successful Women
(Sylvia Rimm )

"Dr. Greenfield has assembled a welcome compendium of knowledge for working moms-to-be. She''s interspersed the biological, factual information with sound and critical social-emotional advice. Every career woman considering pregnancy should begin with this Working Woman''s Pregnancy Book."—Sylvia Rimm, author of See Jane Win: the Rimm Report on the childhoods of 1000 Successful Women
(Sylvia Rimm )

"If you''re looking for a book that truly acknowledges the realities of pregnancy and the working woman—look no further! Filled with support and compassion, you''re sure to find yourself wishing that Dr. Greenfield could join you in the delivery room!"—Laura A Jana, M.D., pediatrician & author, Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality
(Laura A Jana, M.D. )

"If you''re looking for a book that truly acknowledges the realities of pregnancy and the working woman - look no further! Based on her years of experience as an obstetrician, Dr. Greenfield has now found a way to share her great skill in addressing the true needs, questions and concerns of all working women as they embark on the wondrous path towards parenthood. Filled with underlying support and compassion, you''re sure to find yourself wishing that Dr. Greenfield could join you in the delivery room!"—Laura A Jana, M.D., pediatrician & author, Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality
(Laura A Jana, M.D. )

"This open-minded and informative resource realistically addresses the needs and concerns of busy working women, whose words appear throughout and describe their broad range of opinions and experiences."—Penny Simkin, author of The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
(Penny Simkin )

"This open-minded and informative resource realistically addresses the concerns of busy working women."—Penny Simkin, author of The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions
(Penny Simkin )

"Reads like both a visit to the doctor and lunch with a sympathetic friend. This is the all-inclusive pregnancy guide you''ve been looking for."—Stacy Debroff, founder of Mom Central
(Stacy Debroff )

"Dr. Greenfield offers a rigorous, up-to-date reference on pregnancy, with an engaging, utterly reassuring tone. I wish it had been in print for my first pregnancy."—Christie Henry, editor
(Christie Henry )

"A unique, practical resource for working women during their pregnancy."—Library Journal
(Library Journal 20080401)

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"Written by an obstetrician who is also a mother, it is chocked-full of information useful to all mothers, not just for the corporate woman. . . . She takes the reader through the life-changing process starting with a pre-pregnancy life survey and shares fundamental advice for every demographic. . . . An in-depth A+ resource guide."—Women''s Digest
(Women's Digest 20080701)

"Written by an obstetrician who is also a mother, it . . .takes the reader through the life-changing process starting with a pre-pregnancy life survey and shares fundamental advice for every demographic. . . . An in-depth A+ resource guide."—Women''s Digest
(Women's Digest 20080701)

"The Working Woman''s Pregnancy Book could well turn out to be the last and only book a woman either contemplating pregnancy or already on its journey will need. Eveything she could possibly need or want to know about is here. . . . Written in a friendly and authoritative voice by a practicing ob/gyn mother and packed with useful specifics, this is a must-have resource."—Mommy Track''d
(Mommy Track'd 20080816)

"Greenfield''s book blends medical information, divided into each of the trimesters, with lighthearted pearls of wisdom."—Angela Townsend, Cleveland.com
(Angela Townsend Cleveland.com 20080819)

"If you (Parenting Weekly 20090602)

Book Description

The only authoritative guide specifically for pregnant working women, this book addresses all the subjects one expects to find in a comprehensive book on pregnancy plus issues of special concern to wage-earning women. Is my workplace safe for my developing baby? When should I tell my employer that I am expecting? What laws protect me if I must take medical leave? Answers to all these and more.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 584 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (May 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0300113242
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300113242
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #415,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I love writing and talking about pregnancy--and delivering babies. My newest "baby" is The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book (Yale University Press) which came out in May of 2008.

I am a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and I have practiced and taught Ob/Gyn since 1987. I am currently Associate Professor at University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I have been honored to receive awards from AOL Digital City, Best Doctors in America, Consumer Research Council of America, The Center for the Study of Services, Northern Ohio Live Magazine, and Cleveland Magazine.

From 2000 through 2004, I was Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the Dr. Spock Company. In that position, I wrote hundreds of articles for drspock.com, answered scores of 'Ask Our Experts' questions on the Internet, and directed obstetrical content for the public television series Parentsense. In 2002, drspock.com was one of only five Internet health sites nominated for the Webby Award, the Oscars of cyberspace. My first book, Dr. Spock's Pregnancy Guide, was published in May 2003 by Simon and Schuster. It has been translated into Italian, Russian, Chinese, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Estonian, and for the United Kingdom edition, the Queen's English.

I currently live and practice in Cleveland, Ohio, and occasionally blog for my website www.marjoriegreenfield.com.

Customer Reviews

This book is very informative. Diane Carrasquillo  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I highly recommend this book to all women of child-bearing age. carmients  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
The author, a woman OB/Gyn, and working mom, even discusses sex! Patricia Harman  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best combo formal/informal info ever June 16, 2008
Format:Paperback
This is the book many women have been waiting for - it contains all of the thorough, up to date and accurate "doctor" information on surviving a working pregnancy AND all the information you'd get over coffee from your friends who've been through it - and their friends who've been through it (if you had time to go for (decaf) coffee!). It's really a helpful resource for any pregnant woman - working out of the home or not - because of the plethora of relevant and useful information. Great gift for expectant moms.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Midwife says, "This book is terrific." June 17, 2008
Format:Hardcover
This book is terrific! The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book is a must buy for all new mothers, even those who don't work. As a mom and a nurse-midwife, I recommend it to everyone. I'm buying two copies for my daughter-in-laws.

The author covers everything from early pregnancy to labor and delivery to the postpartum period. What I like most are the practical tips for how to arrange your life, not after you go back to work, but before. The author, a woman OB/Gyn, and working mom, even discusses sex!

The index is helpful. The text is clear and easy to read. I loved the comments by real patients. Everything is explained intelligently but with common sense, and not in a scary way. I list this book, with four others, in my OB packet. It's a little expensive, but worth it. I love it.
Patricia Harman CNM
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! May 19, 2008
Format:Paperback
This book covers everything!!! It really emphasizes the importance of being aware of everything that could happen in pregnancy and labor. Dr. Greenfield presents the information in a conversational manner that does not scare the reader. I really feel that I benefited from reading this book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars High Praise for Working Woman's Pregnancy Book February 16, 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've looked at many books at the bookstore and purchased several to see which books provide most pertinent information for working, modern women as they adapt to pregnancy. This book by far offers some of the most relevant, best organized, practical information that I can refer to through each stage of my pregnancy. The anecdotes by other women help you relate to as well as learn from experiences of other women that go through similar dilemmans and challenges in balancing work and life responsibilities during pregnancy. It graciously leaves out some of the very basic information that most women can gain information by simply going to the American Pregnancy Association website (such as basics of nutrition, what is safe/unsafe, vitamins, common discomforts) and sticks to providing you the extra information that actually required further research and data compiliation by the author. It also further offers post-birth tips (i.e. on breast feeding and pumping milk once you return to work, etc.) that will make this book a solid reference guide even after the baby is born. So glad I found this book!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes! Finally! June 18, 2008
Format:Paperback
You known how sometimes when you read a novel you just skip down the page reading the conversation in quotes? I did the same thing with this one because the quotes from other working moms were so entertaining. They really flesh out the main points and also show the variety of normal experience. I also loved, loved, loved the first chapter--the quiz about "Are You (Even) Ready to Have a Baby". Lots of working women aren't sure.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Realistic guide to pregnancy June 18, 2008
Format:Paperback
Dr. Greenfield's book is a complete informative book that provides pertinent information and comfort to those women considering or experiencing pregnancy.
Her facts are accurate and reflect the latest "state-of-the-art" medical and technical knowledge.
She addresses issues about the human emotional element that are sometimes forgotten in books of this nature.
I highly recommend this book to all women of child-bearing age.
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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars There was nothing about this book that I enjoyed December 30, 2009
By RL4422
Format:Paperback
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Advice for Working Moms October 2, 2008
Format:Paperback
If you are mom-to-be on the job this book is must have! What Greenfield has done is skillfully weave a complete pregnancy, birth, and postpartum guide with all the tricks of the trade working moms want to know for how to successfully combine career and pregnancy. In addition to very well written sections on prenatal health info, readers will also learn how to handle such issues as maternity clothing choices, spreading the good news to coworkers, and dealing with backache while at work. Especially helpful are sections dealing with job rights for pregnant women, how to negotiate a maternity leave (and what current law says about maternity leave), and tips for breastfeeding at work. Greenfield also includes numerous quotes from real working women about how they survived pregnancy. She includes interviews with women from many different walks of life -- from a Fed Ex delivery driver to former Governor of Massachusetts Jane Swift! I have to say, as a former resident of Massachusetts, I was fascinated by how honest Swift was about her experiences while pregnant with twins -- and serving as Lt. Governor. It made for captivating reading. All these first person stories add to the book's chatty, warm tone.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Mostly pregnancy-related info
I bought this book hoping for more info about finding a good work-life balance. Instead, I felt like this was mostly standard pregnancy info, and little about working either... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Kristen M
5.0 out of 5 stars very useful book
Useful for first time parents who have no clue about anything related to pregnancy. I learned a lot about labor, C-section, options related to pain releif. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mitra
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite pregnancy book
I am going to highly recommend this book to any friends/family members who become pregnant, whether they are working women or not. Read more
Published 19 months ago by killerapple
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, especially important for those who plan to return to...
This is one of the best pregnancy books I've read. I really enjoyed the section on breastfeeding and returning to work. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rachel A. Flavin
1.0 out of 5 stars a bunch of fluff
I was really disappointed with this book. I kept reading thinking it would get to some actually helpful advice based on more than random quotes from surveyed women. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Natalie Rotondi
4.0 out of 5 stars Advice for the career-minded woman
Enough of this touchy-feely baby stuff. Seriously, I really appreciated that there was no reference to 'baby dust' or any of that BS in this book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kathryn
3.0 out of 5 stars OK
Primarily made up of short descriptions about how other women handled situations related to work and pregnancy. Read more
Published on June 11, 2011 by AR
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite pregnancy book so far
I loved that this book mixed medical fact with the experiences of working women. I also really liked that the laws associated with pregnancy and maternity were covered. Read more
Published on February 6, 2011 by S. Orozco
5.0 out of 5 stars Best pregnancy book out there for professional working women
I purchased about 6 different books covering various aspects of pregnancy always looking for advice working pregnant women. Read more
Published on September 20, 2010 by snacky french
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Advice paired with Working Women's Real Life Stories
The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book is not just filled with clear, professional advice; it includes comments by real working women, which gives readers real insight into the myriad... Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Deborah Lee Luskin
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