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Recommendations for a good pregnancy book? First timer!

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SunStruck · 20/04/2019 16:55

I am wondering if you ladies can recommend a book for me to learn from? I've been googling EVERYTHING so far but think it could be beneficial with a book that covers everything pregnancy (and maybe also after the baby is born) so I don't ruin my eyes just reading on my iPhone all the time 😅

This is my first pregnancy and as stupid as it sounds I want to make sure I do everything right - Health-wise, what I need to buy/stuff for baby, what happens during each stage of pregnancy, what to expect after baby is born with feeding etc.. I am so clueless!!! I have absolutely no idea about what to expect or what I should do (apart from keeping healthy and eating healthy etc).

I feel like I'm a fraud that passed the interview for a job that is way above my head, and now during my 'notice period' before the baby is born I need to learn about the job and hope I can wing it when I start 😳😳😳

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Mamabear12 · 20/04/2019 17:15

I have read loads. My favourite book for a first timer is Day by day pregnancy book.

Hollykate30 · 20/04/2019 17:37

@SunStruck me to!!!! I don't know what I am doing and am feeling a little overwhelmed to be honest!

@Mamabear12 thanks for the book recommendation I am going to look at it as well xxx

roundligament · 20/04/2019 17:47

@Mamabear12 me too love that book
Also what to expect when you're expecting is another great book
In fact all of the what to expect are great impartial books

MustBeAWeasly · 20/04/2019 17:51

Three I'd recommend
For birth - the positive birth book. Amazing! Made me feel so in control and excited for it.
For baby from birth up - the wonder weeks my dd followed it almost perfectly.
And for sleep the gentle sleep book

LazyYogi · 20/04/2019 18:01

I'm on the first trimester of my first pregnancy too. I'm really enjoying reading this hypno birthing book. [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0349419388/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2-0UCb2D0QQXG
Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better]]
It's not about hypnotism! It's about relaxing and working with your body, trusting its ability and having a more positive birth. Really enjoying it. Would recommend!

sweettalkingwoman · 20/04/2019 22:17

Another recommendation for The Positive Birth Book. by Milli Hill.
This book has got me actually excited and looking forward to the labour & birth Grin

SunStruck · 21/04/2019 03:04

Thanks guys for all the recommendations!! Will start looking into 😄

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MrsBadCrumblesClarinet · 21/04/2019 03:34

Expecting Better by Emily Oster. It's brilliant, especially if you like to know the reasons behind all the advice (and whether it's actually necessary).

Backwoodsgirl · 21/04/2019 04:25

I liked the classic. What to expect when you are expecting. Extremely informative

SnakesBarmitzvah · 21/04/2019 08:17

I really enjoyed :

Clemmie Hooper - How to grow a baby and push it out (this one is a must read IMO - informative yet entertaining)
Holly Willoghby - Truly Happy Baby (more about baby than pregnancy)
Hollie De Cruz - Your Baby, Your Birth (Hypnobirthing)

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