Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy
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Seeking Funny Pregnancy Books
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on December 3, 2008
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Hi! I just found out I am expecting. This is our third child. I am so excited and want to read some great books about pregnancy, birth, or just funny ones like "The...
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- The Tao of Poop by Vivian Glyck is hilarious. While it's not specifically geared towards pregnancy, I think you'd enjoy it. There's also Belly Laughs by Jenny McCar...
- YOU HAVE to read this!! I just gave it to my friend who is pregnant with her first...Belly Laughs by Jenny McCartney... Also, Porn for new moms.
- I agree with the other responces Jenny's Belly laughs is the best pregnancy book for anyone! I have bought this book for all my friends when they found out the great ...
Pregnancy/baby Reading Material
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on February 26, 2008
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My best girlfriend is about 2 months along and I was hoping to get some suggestions on the books you ladies found most helpful and informative during pregnancy and the...
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- Dr. William Sears' books are the best! I highly reccomend them.
- I LOVED the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy - and it's appropriate for you to give her! :) I would also highly recommend What to Expect - First Year (but NOT the preg...
- Hi L., Does she have internet access? If so, tell her to go to a site called http://babycenter.com. It is more than helpful with every subject related to having ...
Looking for Good Book for Expecting Mothers
Asked by K.C. from Las Cruces
on April 23, 2008
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I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first child. I went to the bookstore the other day to get a book for expecting mothers and was overwhelmed with the selection. Any sugges...
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- "What to expect when expecting" is good. If you are plus sized, "Big, Beautiful and Pregnant" is a good one too. Try to get them on Amazon...it's a lot cheaper!
- I found both "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy," and "What to Expect When Expecting," very helpful. I have them both, and used them extensively when I was pregnant wit...
- Here are some of my favorites: Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Henci Goer) Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin) The Natural Pregnancy Book (Av...
Pregnancy Books
Asked by R.E. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child! I'm looking for a good pregnancy book. Can anyone make a recommendation? Or a good website?
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
Recommended Books?
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on January 13, 2008
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Hi guys, I just found out I am pregnant and would like to know what books you most recommend for educating oneself on pregnancy? Thanks in advance, J.
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- Definately "What to Expect When you are Expecting". This is a great book and I loved it to death. It divides everything into months and has separate chapters on nutr...
- I'd go to Borders or someplace and browse. Open each pregnancy book somewhere random and read a few paragraphs or pages. If you like it, buy it used on amazon. I've f...
- Aloha J.- I don't know what your views are on natural childbirth or home births, but I had home births and the best book ever was called Special Delivery. I don't k...
Book Suggestions?
Asked by P.O. from Portland
on August 14, 2007
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I'm looking for parenting book suggestions that are helpful to moms and dads and good children's books to hype on the Maine Switch's family page. Have you read any goo...
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- Eric Carle- Brown Bear Brown Bear & Polar Bear
- I ready more kids books than parenting books. Recent hits in our home: A Case of the Stripes by David Shannon This is the Van that Dad Cleaned Skateboard Mom Ste...
- Not sure how old you child is but I like Toddler 411, Parents Magazine, Parenting Magazine.
What Are Some Good Books?
Asked by A.P. from Provo
on April 1, 2009
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I am 32 having my first child in May. I have decided to have an epidural and I would like to breast feed. Does anyone have any suggestions on reading material to know ...
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- I loved the "Idiot's Guide to Breastfeeding" It was easy to read, but had a ton of good information. Good luck!
- Congratulations! It looks like there are quite a few books out there, so for the breastfeeding...definitely stick to it, and if you have ANY issues or concerns, have ...
- I always love What To Expect The First Year.
Good Pregnancy Books
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2008
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Hello. My Sister-in-law (hubby's bro's wife) just announced she is pregnant. She is about 12 weeks. She asked me for reccommendations on Pregnancy books. I mostly ...
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- "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" by Glade B. Curtis and Judith Schuler is a great book.
- There's always "What To Expect When Your Expecting". I then used What to expect with 1 year old". I found them helpful and informative. There's even a section at the b...
- My absolute favorite - and one I always give as a gift - What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel
Need a 'TO-DO' List for Pregnancy/delivery in Stuttgart, Germany
Asked by L.I. from Stationed Overseas
on July 28, 2008
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Hello Again!
I have a wave of new questions to post and I know that the advice of other moms here can help me through this time. I am 13 weeks pregnant with our fi...
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- For a light-hearted, but seriously informing read about pregnancy ... buy yourself a copy of "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy". It will be of no help for your "l...
- Hi :) I just had my baby May 4th. But I had her in the Netherlands. What happend with me is my Dr. scheduled me a tour of the hospital and I had her @ the hospital ...
- L., read your two posts. I am from Stuttgart married to an American. I had my son in Sindelfingen but they don't do deliveries anymore. I can help you with some ...
I Just Found Out I'm Pregnant - What Should I Ask the Dr.
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on August 22, 2008
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I have my first appointment scheduled for the week after next. What kind of questions should I ask my doctor? Are there certain things I should bring up? In general...
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- Hit the library and/or Half Price Books and purchase "what to expect when you're expecting". I found it very helpful, informative, an easy read, and they even have a "...
- I agree with Patricia about the "What to expect" book. It is really informative and may help you narrow down some questions. Congratulations!! Enjoy every minute!!
- Congratulations! Just remember - there's no stupid questions. They've heard it all. When I was pregnant with my son (1st preg.), I asked if I could still get a biki...
