Pregnancy is a time of intense change, and may take some help to get used to. There are huge transformations in the body, physiology, emotions and in general, lifestyle as you make space for a new human in your life. Books can be a great accompaniment at this time – they can provide information, lessen apprehension and be a gentle guiding force. Here’s our list of the 10 best pregnancy guide books to look for –
Pregnancy Guide: 10 Best Guide Books At The Time Of Pregnancy
What No One Tells You by Dr Alexandra Sacks and Dr Catherine Birndorf
As you welcome a baby in your life, there will be drastic changes that no one tells you about. You may not experience what is touted as natural or even necessary by pop culture and media, and you may not feel comfortable with the sudden changes. This book tells you all of that and more is okay, and gives tips on how to centre yourself and care about your mental well-being as a to be mother.
The Baby Bump by Carley Roney
This book si the ultimate source of tips and tricks to nail pregnancy. It is a comprehensive pregnancy guide and rulebook, with real and practical advice
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
This book is a definitive guide to good maternal care, and presents expectant mothers with facts and credible information in order to make informed choices. It busts myths such as alcohol is terrible, or that gardening is alright. It then prompts mothers to do what’s best for themselves and the baby, but with accurate facts and full knowledge.
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg
Emotional attachment and connect between the baby and the primary caregiver is of utmost importance. Not only does it set the tone for the future relationship between the parent and child but also for other relationships the child has. This book delves into exactly how the parent can strengthen his or her bond with the baby, care for ad nurture it and communicate with it.
The Scientist in the Crib by Alison Gopnik
In this book, three cognitive scientists collaborate to give information about how to stimulate the due baby’s cognitive development. Following the scientist jean Piaget’s view that babies are mini-scientists seeking to explore and explain the world, this book gives insight into your adorable future baby’s thought processes.
A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Deepak Chopra
Combining the scientific advancements of the West and the spiritual and Ayurvedic wisdom of the East, Chopra crafts a definitive guide to becoming a parent. From nutrition to emotional awareness, this book covers it all.
Waiting for Birdy by Catherine Newman
The journey of parenthood begins a year before the arrival of the baby on earth, and this book explores the nuances of this very journey. Not only does it offer advice but also celebrates the feeling of impending motherhood.
The New Rules of Pregnancy by Adrienne Simone
This book contains up to date information about what’s best for the mother and baby in terms of nutrition, exercise and more. This book is a substitute for frantic over-analysis and over-research that expectant mothers tend to do. Instead, it compiles all relevant and new information into one book.
Pregnancy Notes by Rujuta Diwekar
From the nutritionist Diwekar comes yet another fantabulous book. This book tackles the period of pregnancy, exploring the nutritional needs of the mother and baby in her tummy. It also draws on ancient Indian wisdom to give tips and tricks.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry
As the ambitious title of this book suggests, it makes a compilation of all relevant research in the field of pregnancy and converges it into a single book.
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