Review of Fearless Pregnancy
Posted: 10 Feb 2022, 14:33
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fearless Pregnancy" by Jeby Vega.]
Fearless Pregnancy by Jeby Vega is a detailed, comprehensive guide into the mother’s psychological, emotional, and physical effects before, during, and after pregnancy. Being pregnant is the supposed joy of every mother but not every woman feels that way. There is the gripping fear of what is to come and the worry of being physically and emotionally strong enough to carry it through.
The beginning of the book expressly deals with getting rid of that psychological fear/trauma of getting pregnant. Then, the author teaches the women how best to target the most fertile period in a woman’s cycle and dives right into the forty weeks of pregnancy. She explained what each week contributes to the formation of the fetus and the pregnancy effects on the woman, alongside meal plans. Labor and delivery are dissected next, and the various options and consequences are laid bare. Body changes and after-effects that can be traumatic, especially for new mothers, are explicitly explained alongside knowledgeable tips. Spouse support, an essential key in the woman’s recovery, cannot be overemphasized. The book concludes on childcare and the vital need for family bonding with the baby.
Jeby Vega did a superb job skipping the tedious paragraphs and diving right into the main crux of the matter in a very engaging manner that leaves the reader interested, hopeful, and relaxed. My favorite quote is, “I tell them that trying to resist hurt and avoiding pain or discomfort does not help because you are just holding up the negative emotions in your psyche and not releasing them.” Here, the author responded to a statement about the gain of going through hurtful experiences. The best advice is to experience the pain, let it go, and leave it, as it can damage the physical and emotional well-being.
I love the explicit detail of the book. Everything was so detailed and up to a point. From the initial emotional fear of getting pregnant to caring for the baby and every other relevant matter one can think of during pregnancy. I mean, there was a comprehensive list of what to carry to the hospital for pre-and post-labor. The words used were gentle, guiding, and tender. The author almost had me longing for a baby. The book is exceptionally edited, as I hardly came across any grammatical errors.
Although I love the book very much, there are two things I would say I didn’t like about the book. There were some helpful medical tips, but I believe the author should have included a critical warning for the consultation of a medical doctor before indulging in supplements, however harmless they may be. Also, on the kinds of foods to avoid, the foods mentioned were more specific to a particular region, and it sounded like those were all the kinds of foods to avoid. Meanwhile, other regions have some foods that would be very harmful to pregnancy. It would have been more helpful if the author specified that there were other kinds, but these are basics. Based on these reasons, I am rating the book 3 out of 4 stars.
Besides that, I enjoyed the book. I would recommend it to nervous young/advanced wives who are considering having children. Also, the book will appeal to pregnant women who are at a loss on where to begin from. Married and mature men would benefit from it. It’s crucial to know what is causing wives’ physical and emotional changes and what is required as a partner.
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Fearless Pregnancy by Jeby Vega is a detailed, comprehensive guide into the mother’s psychological, emotional, and physical effects before, during, and after pregnancy. Being pregnant is the supposed joy of every mother but not every woman feels that way. There is the gripping fear of what is to come and the worry of being physically and emotionally strong enough to carry it through.
The beginning of the book expressly deals with getting rid of that psychological fear/trauma of getting pregnant. Then, the author teaches the women how best to target the most fertile period in a woman’s cycle and dives right into the forty weeks of pregnancy. She explained what each week contributes to the formation of the fetus and the pregnancy effects on the woman, alongside meal plans. Labor and delivery are dissected next, and the various options and consequences are laid bare. Body changes and after-effects that can be traumatic, especially for new mothers, are explicitly explained alongside knowledgeable tips. Spouse support, an essential key in the woman’s recovery, cannot be overemphasized. The book concludes on childcare and the vital need for family bonding with the baby.
Jeby Vega did a superb job skipping the tedious paragraphs and diving right into the main crux of the matter in a very engaging manner that leaves the reader interested, hopeful, and relaxed. My favorite quote is, “I tell them that trying to resist hurt and avoiding pain or discomfort does not help because you are just holding up the negative emotions in your psyche and not releasing them.” Here, the author responded to a statement about the gain of going through hurtful experiences. The best advice is to experience the pain, let it go, and leave it, as it can damage the physical and emotional well-being.
I love the explicit detail of the book. Everything was so detailed and up to a point. From the initial emotional fear of getting pregnant to caring for the baby and every other relevant matter one can think of during pregnancy. I mean, there was a comprehensive list of what to carry to the hospital for pre-and post-labor. The words used were gentle, guiding, and tender. The author almost had me longing for a baby. The book is exceptionally edited, as I hardly came across any grammatical errors.
Although I love the book very much, there are two things I would say I didn’t like about the book. There were some helpful medical tips, but I believe the author should have included a critical warning for the consultation of a medical doctor before indulging in supplements, however harmless they may be. Also, on the kinds of foods to avoid, the foods mentioned were more specific to a particular region, and it sounded like those were all the kinds of foods to avoid. Meanwhile, other regions have some foods that would be very harmful to pregnancy. It would have been more helpful if the author specified that there were other kinds, but these are basics. Based on these reasons, I am rating the book 3 out of 4 stars.
Besides that, I enjoyed the book. I would recommend it to nervous young/advanced wives who are considering having children. Also, the book will appeal to pregnant women who are at a loss on where to begin from. Married and mature men would benefit from it. It’s crucial to know what is causing wives’ physical and emotional changes and what is required as a partner.
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Fearless Pregnancy
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