I bought this for T when we first found out we were pregnant. When: Throughout pregnancy, starting at the beginning. It’s a refreshing take on modern pregnancies. One of my favorite parts of this book is the added info with suggestions for what Dad should do to help Mom out. It not only talks about what’s going on during pregnancy in a pregnant woman’s body, but it covers what Dad might be feeling, too. Why: This book is geared toward a dad-to-be (or could be for any non-pregnant partner!). I’ve put it back on the shelf to pull out once Baby T is here! I feel like it has some great parenting wisdom in there I’m just not yet ready to talk about toddlerhood when I’m still trying to figure out what is going on with my third trimester bump. When: After baby is born. I started reading this early in my pregnancy, and while it was a good book, I didn’t feel like it really spoke to me – yet. Why: A slightly different take on taking care of babies, an American woman living in Paris talks about her experience raising a child in a place with different norms from what she’s used to. A must-read if you ask me! Bringing Up Bebe She went through studies that some of these pregnancy “rules” are based on, explaining where some of the rules came from and debunking myths. No sushi, no deli meat (or is it just no turkey?), no booze (but what if I just want a sip of my husband’s drink?), can I wear a seatbelt or no?, and forget about drinking caffeine!… I’m one of those people who is all about numbers, so this book, written by an economist, was perfect for me. I started looking into what I could and could not do in early pregnancy and was completely overwhelmed with all of the rules. I really, really enjoyed this book, and I’ve recommended it to quite a few people. She had a bunch of friends who all gave birth around the same time, and she wanted to read up a little bit so she chose this book. My sister (who has no kids and is not pregnant) actually recommended this to me. When: Throughout pregnancy, especially at the beginning. Why: Because there are too many “rules” about being pregnant! (Spoiler: Some of them are not based on science) It also addresses common questions new moms have. I bought this when we first found out we were expecting, and I read up each week to see what was going on with the baby. Your mom read it, your older sister read it, and your little cousins will probably read it, too! 4 Best Pregnancy Books for First Time Moms What to Expect When You’re Expecting I rounded up what I think are the four best pregnancy books and the two best pregnancy apps I used during pregnancy (so far!). Now there are SO many books, covering every single topic, in print or digital format (hands up for the Kindle readers!).
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