THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATULATIONS CATWOMAN!
by Marjorie Greenfield
Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (May 8, 2008)
List Price: $18.00
Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press; 1 edition (May 8, 2008)
List Price: $18.00
When I was pregnant with my first child back in 2002, I was working for a small non-profit company. We did not have enough employees to be covered by FMLA leave law but I was not concerned. Another woman had just had a baby and she saved up her sick and annual leave days and cobbled them together with STD to take 12 weeks off without a problem.
Then, half way through my pregnancy, my wonderful boss left the company, and her replacement (who happened to be a 40-something woman with no children and no plans for children, ever) told me to forget my plans. If I didn't come back to work 6 weeks post-partum, I was fired. It didn't matter I offered to work at home for those last 6 weeks of my 12 weeks off. I had to be physically in the office after 6 weeks. So I had no choice but to resign. And none of the pregnancy books available to me had helped me prepare for this reality. I would have loved to have had The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book at my side.
I'm not saying this book would have magically solved this crisis. But at least I would have been better prepared to face pregnancy, birth and the working mom/mother balancing act. It would have helped me again when I had my second child and ended up working at home the day after I gave birth and struggled to get work done while dealing with a baby with colic! Again, it wouldn't have solved that problem but I would have had some practical advice from a book that actually acknowledges that some women do (and must!) work outside the home.
The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book takes you all the way from pre-conception to post-birth in parts that read like a corporate strategic change manual:
Part 1: Strategic Planning (Before Conception)
Part 2: Mergers and Acquisitions (Getting Pregnant)
Part 3: Adapting to Change (Through Week 13)
Part 4: Going Public (Weeks 14-26)
Part 5: Double-Digit Growth (Week 27 until Birth)
Part 6: Exit Strategy (The Day of Birth)
Part 7: A Sea Change (Parenthood)
From the back cover: 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.
Other opinions:
"The Working Woman''s Pregnancy Book reads like both a visit to the doctor and lunch with a sympathetic friend all at the same time. For any working woman who''s thinking about starting a family or already pregnant, this book is the all-inclusive pregnancy guide you''ve been looking for."-Stacy Debroff, founder of MomCentral
"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
I highly recommend this book to any woman who is pregnant or planning on having a family and plans on keeping her job outside the home. The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book really is just like having a wonderful OBGYN on call 24/7, a knowledgeable big sister, and best friend, all rolled into one. 5 out of 5 binkies.
About the Author
Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., is a practicing, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and associate professor of reproductive biology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Greenfield has written hundreds of articles for the Web and currently blogs about pregnancy for Yahoo.com. She lives in Cleveland, OH. Visit her website for more information. Also by Marjorie Greenfield: Dr. Spock’s Pregnancy Guide.
Then, half way through my pregnancy, my wonderful boss left the company, and her replacement (who happened to be a 40-something woman with no children and no plans for children, ever) told me to forget my plans. If I didn't come back to work 6 weeks post-partum, I was fired. It didn't matter I offered to work at home for those last 6 weeks of my 12 weeks off. I had to be physically in the office after 6 weeks. So I had no choice but to resign. And none of the pregnancy books available to me had helped me prepare for this reality. I would have loved to have had The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book at my side.
I'm not saying this book would have magically solved this crisis. But at least I would have been better prepared to face pregnancy, birth and the working mom/mother balancing act. It would have helped me again when I had my second child and ended up working at home the day after I gave birth and struggled to get work done while dealing with a baby with colic! Again, it wouldn't have solved that problem but I would have had some practical advice from a book that actually acknowledges that some women do (and must!) work outside the home.
The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book takes you all the way from pre-conception to post-birth in parts that read like a corporate strategic change manual:
Part 1: Strategic Planning (Before Conception)
Part 2: Mergers and Acquisitions (Getting Pregnant)
Part 3: Adapting to Change (Through Week 13)
Part 4: Going Public (Weeks 14-26)
Part 5: Double-Digit Growth (Week 27 until Birth)
Part 6: Exit Strategy (The Day of Birth)
Part 7: A Sea Change (Parenthood)
From the back cover: 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.
Other opinions:
"The Working Woman''s Pregnancy Book reads like both a visit to the doctor and lunch with a sympathetic friend all at the same time. For any working woman who''s thinking about starting a family or already pregnant, this book is the all-inclusive pregnancy guide you''ve been looking for."-Stacy Debroff, founder of MomCentral
"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
I highly recommend this book to any woman who is pregnant or planning on having a family and plans on keeping her job outside the home. The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book really is just like having a wonderful OBGYN on call 24/7, a knowledgeable big sister, and best friend, all rolled into one. 5 out of 5 binkies.
About the Author
Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., is a practicing, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and associate professor of reproductive biology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Greenfield has written hundreds of articles for the Web and currently blogs about pregnancy for Yahoo.com. She lives in Cleveland, OH. Visit her website for more information. Also by Marjorie Greenfield: Dr. Spock’s Pregnancy Guide.
**WIN IT - I'm giving away my gently used copy of The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book since I am DONE having children! To win, just leave a comment here telling me why you need this book (are you pregnant? planning on having a baby soon? Do you work outside the home?). That's it! LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS with your comment so I can contact you if you win. The give-a-way is open until midnight, EST, Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Good Luck!**
(my review excerpted here)
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24 comments:
I read another blog that was talking about this book and saying how much they loved it too. I wish I had had it during my pregnancy. Perhaps with the next one.
I love that this book has such a narrow focus - I could have definitely used this when I was pregnant with my daughter.
Now, I'm building up a pregnancy/baby care "library" of sorts so that I can pass books along to my friends throughout the various stages of motherhood - pregnancy, newborn, toddler, etc. :)
What a great idea! My sister-in-law just found out she's pregnant and she plans on working right up until the last moment. Right now she's trying to figure out maternity leave. I know she would totally appreciate this book! Thanks for offering it!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
My friend just found out she is pregnant and plans on working through the pregnancy. I could pass it on to her if I won! Awesome giveaway, thanks. hellomary018 at yahoo dot com
OMG! I'd love to win this for my sister! She's a career woman and is expecting her first child. This would be a great book for her! Thanks for the chance!
bunnybox9 at gmail dot com
We are going to have another baby soon- so I'd love this book!
I have been thinking about having children for awhile now, but it never seems like the right time career wise. It would be nice to have a little bit of guidance so I am not so afraid and unprepared to take that leap.
chickpeas_tatertots [@] mac.com
Wow, there is a book out there for working moms for during pregnancy... finally! Ok, so I don't have any kids right now which is why this book is so perfect for me. I'm graduating with an engineering degree this next year and at that point, my husband and I want to start trying to have kids. It should be interesting since I will be signing a contract with my work in the next 6 months and while they are really great about families, I know its going to be hard since I'll be trying to prepare to get my license at the same time. I could go on and on with it, but I think the hardest thing is that quiting is not an option. I'm following my dream which is to have my career and a family. Some advice along the way would be great too since I'm the only one in my family that is taking this path (my sister owns her business and my SIL is a SAHM, as was my mom). I'd really love to win this as we start preparing for our future family. jeepcutie82 at msn dot com
Oh wow. I'm so glad to learn about this book. I hope to be needing this type of book in the next few months, and I will most definitely be working throughout my pregnancy and afterwards.
This book is perfect for me! I'm pregnant and have a career outside the home, and going to have to continue working after I have my baby (with maternity leave in between...)
tpb at geekbunny dot com
I'd love to read this book. I'm a mom of one who works full time outside the home and am mulling over the logistics of possibly having another one.
rudylover_1999 AT yahoo DOT com
I would love to read this! We have a two year old and plan on trying for another within the next year. I'm a working mother and will continue to be.
Sounds like a good read, although I'm currently a SAHM I plan on returning to the workforce soon and have no idea what Im in for!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
I work for a small company that's rapidly growing. When I had my 1st we were less than 30 employees so I got the standard 8 week, unpaid leave and had to COBRA my insurance (no FMLA). I was fielding calls just hours after my c-section.
I ended up working 3 days a few weeks into my leave and returning at 8 weeks pp (max time allowed in MA for a c-section).
This time around (when I finally get pg), the company should fall under FMLA, and I now have STD, but I'm unfamiliar with it all.
Would love to have this book to help me figure it all out!
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I would love to read this - my husband and I will be having kids in a few years and I plan on working still - it would be nice to see what I have to look forward to.
I desperately need this book...I am trying to conceive and will have to continue working full-time after my child is born...which is okay with me, but it seems like there are so many potential minefields to be aware of!
melissad.williams(at)gmail(dot)com
I forgot to leave my address in the last comment. I would love this book for a friend who is expecting her first and plans on working full time.
Well, considering I am pregnant with baby number two and I'm stressing right now because I just found out that my company is being acquired, I'm thinking this book might have some good advice for me...
I would love this book because I've been thinking about this issue a lot lately. My friends and I could all use this book at some point. Please enter my name.
Sounds like a book everyworking Mom-to-be like myself needs!
Good Job! :)
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