Best Pregnancy Books

From pregnancy tests to labor pains, this ultimate guide to pregnancy has got you covered. Packed with must-have information, practical advice, and easy-to-use tips, it answers all your baby questions. Discover the latest on prenatal screenings, medications, and birthing options, as well as tips for managing pregnancy symptoms and lifestyle changes. Whether you're expecting multiples or becoming a dad, this book has something for everyone.

Discover the benefits and joys of natural childbirth with Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. Written by Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, this comprehensive resource shares practical advice and inspiring birth stories to help women trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. From reducing the pain of labor without drugs to maximizing your chances of an unmedicated birth, this indispensable guide takes the fear out of childbirth and helps restore women’s faith in their natural power to give birth with ease and less medical intervention.

Discover the truth behind common pregnancy rules with Expecting Better. Economist and mom-to-be, Emily Oster, debunks myths surrounding pregnancy using critical thinking and economics. Are doctors working from bad data? Is it worth risking a miscarriage to test for genetic defects? Oster provides hard facts and real-world advice for expectant mothers to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their babies. Get the information you won't find at the doctor's office and enjoy a healthier, less anxious pregnancy with Expecting Better.

Find expert advice for planning a healthy pregnancy with the Mayo Clinic Guide. This comprehensive guide covers fertility, prenatal care, common symptoms, childbirth, and pregnancy decisions. With a chapter dedicated to every week of pregnancy and new information about the latest technologies and trends, this book is a must-read for expecting parents. Plus, benefit from expert advice on exercise, meal planning, medication, and more. Get a healthy start for your little one with Mayo Clinic's trusted advice.

A comprehensive guide for soon-to-be mothers, The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth offers a modern and natural approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Written by Genevieve Howland, a popular blogger and YouTube personality known as Mama Natural, this book empowers women to take control of their pregnancy and childbirth experience, providing weekly advice on nutrition, natural remedies, and interventions. Featuring inspiring birth and pregnancy stories from women of all backgrounds, and expert insights from a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, doula, and lactation consultant, this guide is a must-read for anyone looking for a positive and well-informed natural pregnancy journey.

The Birth Partner is a comprehensive guide that offers invaluable insight into providing support to new mothers during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Now in its fifth edition, this book is a must-have for partners, friends, relatives, and doulas who want to be fully prepared to help women through every step of the birthing process. From preparing for labor to breastfeeding and newborn care, The Birth Partner covers it all in a practical and accessible manner. Don't miss out on this indispensable resource for anyone accompanying a woman through childbirth.

The Expectant Father is the ultimate guide for dads-to-be, written by America’s foremost expert on fatherhood, Armin Brott. With advice from top obstetricians, researchers, and real-life dads, this month-by-month overview of pregnancy helps fathers support their partners, prepare for the baby’s arrival, and prepare themselves for their new role. The book includes information on emotions and physical changes for both partner and baby, as well as specific ways for dads to get involved and feel included in the process. The fully revised fourth edition adds more information on topics such as adoptions, multiples, and dads in the military, and features special sections on labor and delivery, and the first few months after the baby’s arrival. Illustrated with New Yorker-style cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and reassuring companion for dads-to-be, with guidance they can trust.

Discover a bestseller for moms-to-be with over 1.5 million copies in print! In this practical, honest, and hilarious guide, four-time delivery room veteran Vicki Iovine talks to you like a best friend. Get the lowdown on everything you've been too embarrassed to ask, from morning sickness to fashion tips. With a reassuring voice and plenty of laughter, you won't want to miss out on this go-to guide for pregnancy.

Discover the science-based approach to prenatal nutrition with Real Food for Pregnancy. Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, provides clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation. Learn how to bridge the gap between current prenatal nutrition recommendations and what foods are required for optimal health in pregnancy and for your baby s development. This comprehensive resource will guide you to make confident food and lifestyle choices for a smooth, healthy pregnancy.

This authoritative and up-to-date pregnancy guide has sold 1.5 million copies and is now available in full color. It recognizes that there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to maternity care. This book provides information and guidance for safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods, empowering parents to make informed decisions based on their preferences, priorities, and values. It takes a reassuring and inclusive tone and covers topics such as sensible nutrition, realistic birth plans, doulas, cesareans, reducing stress during pregnancy, and caring for yourself and your baby after birth.