 | What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi Murkoff
Buy used from: $0.01 I found this book to be really helpful during my pregnancy. I know a lot of moms who felt it made them worry (the recommended diet is tough, the worst case scenerios, etc.) but I think it is one of the most comprehensive pregnancy books.
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 | The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.99 This book is like having a close girlfriend with a great sense of humor over to your house for tea to tell you everything you need to know about your pregnancy. A really fun read!
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 | Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $1.45 Hysterical! Jenny tells it like it is with all the ugly details. Her blunt descriptions of bodily fluids are not for everyone though.
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 | The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids by Dr. Jenn Berman
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.97 Read this while your pregnant and still have the time! This book really helped me become a better parent. I wish it had been around when I was pregnant. The author's writing is really informative but a fun read.
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 | The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $2.58 Read it now. You will be too exhausted once the baby comes!
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 | Your Pregnancy Week By Week 5th Edition (Your Pregnancy Series) by Glade B. Curtis
Buy used from: $0.01 So much fun to find out what is happening with your developing baby every week! I looked forward to reading this each week. It helped me connect with my unborn child.
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 | A Child Is Born by Lennart Nilsson
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $4.72 The pictures are amazing. Every week my husband and I would read the Week to Week guide and look at the pictures in this book. They are great!
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 | The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between (U.S. Edition) by Ann Douglas
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $0.01 This book covers it all!
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 | The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library) by William Sears
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $1.89 I am a big fan of Sears. This book is very comprehensive.
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 | The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William Sears
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $4.54 I knew nothing about babies before I got pregnant. This book helped me anticipate what was coming and prepare me (as best as one can be prepared for motherhood). I also found the information about attachment and the importance of responding to my baby's cues to be helpful.
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 | The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy by A. Christine Harris
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $1.47 Lots of information-- from the trival to the crucial-- with room to journal your thoughts and feelings about the pregnancy. If I hadn't written everything down at the time I never would have remembered how I felt or what I did (yes, "mommy brain" set it early).
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 | Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $6.00 Even though I did not do a natural (i.e. no epidural) childbirth, I found this book to be really helpful. It helped me stay in touch with my feelings and emotions during the delivery.
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 | The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Buy new: $10.37 / Used from: $5.20 This book helped me prepare for childbirth and make the best decision for my my labor and delivery.
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 | The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby by Laura Wattenberg
Buy new: $9.35 / Used from: $2.02 Helped me name my youngest!
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 | Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana: What to Name Your Baby Now by Linda Rosenkrantz
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $0.01 Heped me name my first!
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