Top 10 Best Pregnancy Books

Mar 11

When it comes to pregnancy, there is no shortage of information available to expectant parents. From medical advice to emotional support, there are books that cover every aspect of this transformative journey.

For books about what to expect medically during pregnancy be sure to check out the classic, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It is great resource to confirm whether your pregnancy symptoms are typical or not. Who knew nosebleeds were common during pregnancy!? Trepidation and fear around birth can be eased by reading positive birth stories in a book like midwife Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. The book Expecting Better gives further indepth understanding about how and why the body changes during pregnancy to can help ease fear surrounding childbirth. While we all may have a friend or two warning us about their traumatizing birth experiences, it is possible to have a positive birth experience and prepare yourself for one! The more you understand about how the body works the more informed decisions you can have to give you control over your birth experience.

Once your baby arrives (if you are planning on parenting the baby) usually all chaos breaks loose for the next coming months and there is no longer time to research what to expect for newborn care or parenting. Be sure to check out books like What to Expect the First Year, Cribsheet, Happiest Baby, Whole Brain Child, Wonder Weeks, Montessori Toddler, and the Simplest Baby Book for tips on how to get along with your new bundle of joy!