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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 (Library Journal )
Visit the author''s website. (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 just read the title of this book and pass it over, assuming it is written only for working moms, you would be sorely mistaken and miss out on a thoroughly informative and enjoyable book. The book covers everything you need to know about preconception, pregnancy and caring for your newborn. . . . Greenfield is a medical doctor but reading this book is like having a conversation with your best friend who happens to have a lot of experience having babies. She writes in such a way that you really feel like you are being guided and supported through each point. . . . Whether you are getting ready for your homebirth or are scheduling your c-section, this book can help you prepare for all aspects of having a baby. A must read!" ?Parenting Weekly (Parenting Weekly )
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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 (Library Journal )
Visit the author''s website. (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 just read the title of this book and pass it over, assuming it is written only for working moms, you would be sorely mistaken and miss out on a thoroughly informative and enjoyable book. The book covers everything you need to know about preconception, pregnancy and caring for your newborn. . . . Greenfield is a medical doctor but reading this book is like having a conversation with your best friend who happens to have a lot of experience having babies. She writes in such a way that you really feel like you are being guided and supported through each point. . . . Whether you are getting ready for your homebirth or are scheduling your c-section, this book can help you prepare for all aspects of having a baby. A must read!" ?Parenting Weekly (Parenting Weekly )
Product Description
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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