Common Sense Pregnancy by Jeanne Faulkner Summary
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Pregnancy demystified by veteran labor nurse Jeanne Faulkner, offering evidence-based clarity amid confusing advice. Why do expectant mothers call this their "pregnancy bible"? Because it transforms overwhelming medical jargon into practical wisdom that empowers confident decision-making from first trimester through postpartum care.
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When Pregnancy Meets Reality: A Different Kind of Guide
What if pregnancy isn't the glowing, serene journey we see in advertisements? Picture a woman at eight weeks, exhausted beyond measure, unable to tolerate the smell of her favorite foods, wondering if she's doing something wrong. She's not. She's experiencing what 50-90% of newly pregnant women face but rarely discuss openly. This disconnect between expectation and reality drives countless women to feel inadequate during what should be an empowering time. Drawing from decades of nursing experience and thousands of births witnessed, a refreshingly honest approach emerges - one that treats pregnancy not as a medical crisis requiring constant intervention, but as a natural process deserving respect, knowledge, and common sense. In a healthcare system where 86% of women choose obstetric care despite 85% having low-risk pregnancies, we've lost sight of something fundamental: your body already knows how to do this.
Reclaiming Pregnancy as a Natural Process and Nourishing Your Body
Building Your Birth Village Wisely
Testing and Preparing for the Unpredictable
When Labor Finally Arrives
Birth Outcomes and Early Recovery
The Fourth Trimester: Your New Reality
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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