I didn't like this book - not enough pictures and almost too much info - is hard to trawl through it all :)

This has sent me to hospital when I needed to go. Enough said! I would say that this is the essential book for any first time mum like me, and probably saves NHS direct a fair few calls as it is good at telling you when to worry and when not to. 9/10 only for the occasionally draconian ideas (herbal tea a no-no?!) and slight americanisms. Otherwise excellent

Brilliant book - the only one I have used throughout my pregnancy so far and there hasn't been one thing that I've looked up that wasn't referenced.

Would thoroughly recommend it without hesitation! Only down side is that it's written by Americans so weights are in kilos and there are some American phrases.

Good details run down, informative and factual.

On the one hand this book is brilliant. There is so much information and it covers every worry or question you could possibly have during pregnancy. The month by month and question and answer style layout makes it very easy to find the information you need and it's fascinating reading each new section as you reach the relevant month. The pre-pregnancy information is some of the best I have found, so I would definitely recommend this book if you are trying to conceive, don't wait until you are pregnant before buying it.

The only downside to this book is that it can sometimes really worry you. There are quite strong ideas about what you should eat, drink etc., and I did quite often read sections and worry that I had done the wrong thing or hadn't done something that I should have done. Definitely get this book, but make sure you read other pregnancy books alongside it - they'll reassure you when you start to worry!