Book recommendations

[nextweek]

Hi, does anyone have recommendations for books covering pregnancy, childbirth, baby care etc? Normally I like to browse books in a shop but with them still closed I'll need to order online and there's so many to choose from! Thanks

I would highly recommend "Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond" by Marie Louise. I could not put it down! It's written so well.

I did purchase the usual recommendations such as "what to expect when you're expecting" but I just couldn't get into it (it's very wordy!). That's not to say it wouldn't suit everyone, there's obviously a reason why it's popular but it just wasn't for me; I wanted something more simplistic but coveted all the major topics, which is what I found with Marie Louise's book ☺️

Ooops! Sorry, that should say 'covered' not coveted

Thanks @Bellaashleyellaashley that sounds like a good one, I'll check it out. I've heard of What to Expect.., but wasn't sure if its any good.

I can second the Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. I found it accessible but not patronising, and realistic in terms of your birth might not go as planned etc while not being too scary! I read it before starting NCT and so far the book has covered everything NCT has spoken about.

Why French Children Don't Throw Food
The Expectant Dad's Handbook
your Baby Week by Week

Give Birth Like a Feminist by Milli Hill was very empowering - it highlights your rights as a pregnant person & parent, and also opened my eyes to a lot of injustices around pregnancy and childbirth that still sadly occur too often. I luckily didn’t come up against any dismissive or coercive medical professionals in my pregnancy, but I felt fully prepared to deal with any if I had 💪🏻

Thanks for those suggestions, lots for me to check out.
Has anyone read 'Your no guilt pregnancy plan'?