The Best Pregnancy Books You Need to Get Your Hands On to Prepare for Your Pregnancy
This post is all about the best pregnancy books.
When you are expecting, it is easy to rely on google for all the questions that comes to mind. However, pregnancy should really be the time when you don’t google everything you think of in a whim. It’s so easy to find conflicting information out there, and sometimes, the best source of information are good old fashioned pregnancy books.
We’ve rounded up the best pregnancy books to give you a head start in putting together your library of pregnancy books.
This post is all about the best pregnancy books.
1. We’re Pregnant! The First Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook
This book is really made for future dads– especially first time future dad’s. We love this because there’s not a lot of pregnancy books out there made specifically for dads.
Here’s what readers loved about this book: Provides easy to digest week-by-week information that’s easy and fun for dad to follow along. It really encouraged future dads and made them feel more involved in the pregnancy.
What readers didn’t like so much: Some readers thought the information is ‘bare minimum’ and has only the basic information. This means that if you want to learn more, you would need to get another book to supplement your reading.
2. What to Expect When You’re Expecting
This is a classic, and most pregnant ladies have probably heard of this book before. It is very informative and is highly rated because of the easily digestible information that’s also current.
Here’s what readers loved about this book: Provides an unbiased information on pregnancy. It also provides a lot of information which makes it a great ‘encyclopedia’ for pregnancy related questions.
What readers didn’t like so much: Some readers thought there is too much information, and some found it to be ‘fear-mongering’.
3. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Written by award-winning health-care professionals, this book is a go to to many expecting parents as the information is provided by reliable professionals in the field. It touches on many topics within pregnancy, and again, provides answers to many questions that you may find yourself asking throughout your pregnancy.
Here’s what readers loved about this book: The book provides information on the changes happening to your body throughout pregnancy. Great for future mamas who have never experienced pregnancy before. Readers also like that it’s written by credible health care professionals.
What readers didn’t like so much: Some readers thought that the information written in the book is too basic and doesn’t go into depth on most topics.
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4. Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong–and What You Really Need to Know
This book is data driven and evaluates the myths surrounding pregnancy and what the research data really shows.
Here’s what readers loved about this book: Some women liked that it debunked a lot of the myths surrounding pregnancy. They love the fact that this book recognizes that each pregnancy is different. It helps reduce stress surrounding pregnancy as it presents facts that are backed by data.
What readers didn’t like so much: Some thought it was a boring read due to the data-driven nature of the book. Some also didn’t like that it presents controversial information on drinking alcohol while pregnant.
5. Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
The author specializes in prenatal nutrition, and as such is a reliable source of information for providing nutrition for you and your growing baby.
Here’s what readers loved about this book: Provides information on what to eat during pregnancy and why — a refreshing change to all the rules surrounding eating while pregnant that don’t properly explain the reason why.
What readers didn’t like so much: Some readers found the book biased; it also provides very little advice on how and what to eat during pregnancy as a vegetarian or a vegan.
This post is all about the best pregnancy books.
Do you have any of the books I mentioned above? Which ones? Do you recommend any other books for first time mamas? Leave a comment below!
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