Having a child can change almost everything about your life.
Pregnancy alone can change most of it. Preparing yourself as much as possible ahead of this massive shift is a must. Luckily you are not alone, and such, there have been plenty of excellent books written by experts in the field to help with your transition.
While many of the activities you enjoy are off the table during pregnancy, reading to learn more about this considerable change can be a great way to spend time.
To help with this, we have put together a list of 5 books we think are essential to read during your pregnancy.
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy by The Mayo Clinic Staff
We will start with what could be described as the encyclopedia for pregnancy.
This book might not be the most thrilling read, but you won’t find a book with more accurate information.
It will provide all of the scientific knowledge you need to prepare you for childbirth, even if it may feel like homework.
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know by Emily Oster
Pregnancy may historically be one of the most studied aspects of our bodies and neglected at the same time. While great strides are being made in research and education, much of that has happened quite recently.
Expecting Better provides a fresh and informative look at modern obstetrics.
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong
What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff
What to Expect the First Year is an excellent resource for preparing you for the first year of your child’s life.
Every milestone is given thorough information and allows you to prepare for every change, no matter how big or small.
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
If the Mayo Clinic Guide is the encyclopedia on pregnancy, then Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth is the Bible. Not many names hold as much respect in the pregnancy and doula fields as Ina May.
This book will lead soon-to-be mothers through everything they need to know and how to prepare themselves for childbirth. Both are readable and informative.
A great experience all around.
The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy 2 by Dawn Dais
You have done a lot of reading about all you need to know about your journey as a pregnant individual.
The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy by Dawn Dais is the treat that you’ve most certainly earned.
As heartfelt as it is funny, Dais’ writing provides an enjoyable and thought-provoking way to break up the literature making up the rest of this list.
At the end of the day, any of these books will make a world of difference in preparing you for the wonderful change of childbirth.
All five together prove to be a worthy curriculum for getting you up to speed on pregnancy and what follows.
Hopefully, these books help you as much as they have helped millions of other women prepare for their journey.
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