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Was helpful during my miscarriage but too "old-school" Wow, it's interesting to see all of the strong opinions on here both pro and con. I was 4 weeks pregnant with my very first pregnancy when I had a miscarriage. This book really helped me understand what was going on with my body and what to expect. I must admit, I was a little skeptical about this book when I saw the hokey looking lady on the cover. Not the most modern view of a mom in the year 2005! I don't scare easily - I'm a really laid back person so this book didn't freak me out at all. I found some of the advice a bit neanderthal. I don't know about you ladies, but I'm a 30 year old full time career woman who has a very busy life. Our household absolutely requires TWO incomes so I don't have the luxury of cutting back my work hours to part time or quitting my job (we would starve!) I'm not a feminist but I found myself getting annoyed with the old school, 1950's "Donna Reed" vibe of this book. I got sick of the "lie down and rest" solution they recommend each and every time you feel the slightest of fatigue or run down. PLEEEEEASE GIRL!!! If I "laid down and rested" every time I felt like crap, I'd never get a dang thing done! The same goes for calling or running to the doctor every time I don't feel good. Like I said, I'm very grateful for the helpful advice regarding miscarriage because it definitely helped me get through mine but it would be nice to see a more modern and realistic portrayal of pregnancy in today's society. I am going to look into the book by Dr. Sears that you guys have suggested and I'm also going to check out the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy too. Bottom line ladies: TAKE THIS BOOK WITH A HUGE GRAIN OF SALT. It has its good points, it has its bad points and it's certainly not the gospel.