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

Marjorie Greenfield (Author)
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Yale University Press Health & Wellness May 8, 2008

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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“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. 20080508)

"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 20080701)

"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 20080701)

"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 20080816)

"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 20080819)

"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. 20090602)

"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
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(http://www.marjoriegreenfield.com/ )

"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 )

"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 )

"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 )

"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 )

"If you (Parenting Weekly )

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: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,648 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.

 

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best combo formal/informal info ever, June 16, 2008
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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Midwife says, "This book is terrific.", June 17, 2008
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
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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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