The Complete Organic Pregnancy,   ISBN:9780060887452

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You will never even want to have a baby after reading this book; you'll be too afraid of what you are doing to the child! I got this book just entering the 2nd trimester, and the first few sections are about what to do before you even think about having a baby! I felt so far behind and panicked right away. A book shouldn't frighten pregnant ladies.

I think there should be a very big disclaimer about doing what will work for you in your life; unless you already have a completely organic mattress, drink the right kind of water (the book bewares of bottled water AND tap water... ), and have endless funds. I already had my toenails polished when I started reading the book, and then freaked out. How does one take OFF the poison color that is no doubt hurting my child within?

My husband and I strive to be more natural in many ways; we're using cloth diapers and wipes, we're making our own baby food from our own vegetable garden... so I thought this would be a great book; but it was too extreme and impractical for me. I gave it to my birth doula who isn't even thinking about having kids for years, and told her she better get started if she plans on following these suggestions.

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I want to be as safe as possible but after reading this book, I feel as if I should live in a bubble! Everything is toxic and unsafe, I think you should use this book and pick and choose what you consider reasonable precausions. If you followed everything you wouldnt be able to function in society.

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This book is a necessary item to purchase when pregnant or even if you already have children. It is full of useful info about the dangers of everyday items and how to avoid them. Great book!

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I was handed down this book from another pregnant mother. I agree with another poster that this book creates a culture of fear. I have been trying to buy organic when I can, such as milk, meat, cleaners and a few facial products, but I just cannot afford to buy everything organic, not to mention not everything organic is necessarily available where I live. This book is informative, but extremely over the top. I felt like it told you that everything in your house, your products, produce, etc. has toxins that can cause cancer. I took the book to my OB and she told me that regular produce is healthy, just make sure to wash them and to stop reading the book! If you can afford to replace everything you own, or to only buy organic, then you might like this book. If you are easily worried, then I would refrain from buying.

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I thought this book was too vague. I bought it in search of solid advice but was disappointed. For example, regarding whether or not to get the flu shot. Or for a specific brand for prenatal vitamins. No straight forward answer.

I was behind shocked on pg 228 where they stated that schools do not allow kids that are not vaccinated, nor "most pediatrician." WTF!!!! And that not vaccinating our kids is a public health concern.

And, oh yeah, those personal stories ... not everyone can just put in new floors on a whim t/o their home! Just and idea of the budget one would have to do some of the things mentioned in this book.

If you are already buying mostly/all organics in food and cleaning products, then you will not find much new here. For someone transitioning to this lifestyle, they may get more use out of this book.

I am returning this one!