As pregnancy hormones begin to wreak havoc on your emotional state, it’s best to seek out laughter—it really is the best medicine. The good news is that funny pregnancy books can make you belly-laugh while teaching you about the craziness to come in the next nine months and beyond. Funny Little Pregnant Things skips comparing your fetus to produce and tells you what you really need to know without trying to “scare the baby out of you.” Sarah Roy on Amazon is a fan, “By far the best …
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Expecting 411: The Insider’s Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Of the books about pregnancy, Expecting 411: The Insider's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is liked by many for its conversational tone and light humor, which makes the sometimes overwhelming information easier to digest. Instead of panicking about what’s happening in your body or to your developing fetus, let this pregnancy book, written by an ob-gyn and a pediatrician, will set your mind at ease. Stanton on Amazon is a fan, “Great book for expecting parents. This book has tons of …
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: From Doctors Who Are Parents, Too!
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy breaks down baby’s growth by week and mom’s changing body by month and includes a 40-week pregnancy calendar, symptom guide, and illustrations. More importantly, it provides trustworthy medical information from doctors at the reputable Mayo Clinic. And as an added bonus, those doctors are also moms and dads, too, and know exactly what you’re experiencing. Patrick on Amazon is a fan, “After searching through a lot of different options in terms of a …
Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition)
Exactly as the title states, Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Newborn (2016-5Th Edition) cover all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and early stage of a baby. First published in 1979 and revised numerous times, the popular pregnancy book for moms-to-be is filled with information on what to expect with your growing belly, as well as nutrition, latest research, and answers to your baby questions. This perennial favorite is a must-have during pregnancy. Christine on Amazon is a fan, “For my first …
The Baby Book Everything You Need To Know About Your Baby From Birth To Age Two
William Sears is one of the thought leaders of the parenting book scene and this is one of three books that we’ll be featuring on this site in the next few weeks. It’s a massive seller with more than a million copies already gone from the shelves. The Baby Book Everything You Need To Know About Your Baby From Birth To Age Two by William Sears is one of those books that America’s moms are united about. It’s just about perfect and when you need to understand your baby, it’s the book to reach …
Strong As a Mother: How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and (Most Importantly) Sane from Pregnancy to Parenthood: The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU!
This is a new mom book with a difference. It’s not about babies. It’s about moms. Kate Rope’s book Strong As a Mother: How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and (Most Importantly) Sane from Pregnancy to Parenthood: The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU! is the text you need to make sure you are in tip-top shape as a mom. You see if you’re not at the top of your game, both physically and mentally, how can you expect to give everything you need to your new family? This isn’t a secondary factor in …
The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide To Understanding And Nurturing Your Baby
There are very few books out there that have sold as many copies as The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide To Understanding And Nurturing Your Baby by William Sears has. William Sears is one of the world’s top child development experts and he has written several of the top guides to child raising. This one is possibly the best, though they are all worth reading. It’s a solid, meaty text which is firmly grounded in scientific rigor. That means the stuff in here is proven to work, …
The Happiest Baby on the Block
You’ve got to take a deep breath before you read the title of The Happiest Baby on the Block; Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer on Amazon. Dr Harvey Karp is one of the best-qualified people to write a baby book. He’s an Assistant Professor at the USC School Of Medicine. There are over 15,000 positive reviews of his work on Goodreads and I’d be happy to bet that means he knows his stuff. You see a baby that cries is …
Expecting Better
This is the perfect pregnancy book for the suppressed rebel in you. It is one of my all-time favorite books for moms. Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know by Emily Oster. I am a really big fan of the scientific approach to pregnancy and Emily’s background as an economist from the University of Chicago Booth makes her the perfect companion to review the literature for you. Her work is highly recommended by Dr. Harvey Karp who …