The Best Books to Read During Your Pregnancy

A Listmania! list by Lisa Aaronson "Professional Mom" (Chicago)
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1.  What to Expect When You're Expecting, Third Edition by Heidi Murkoff
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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."
$8.37   Used & New from: $0.75
Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 1,014 (1,014)

2.  The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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!"
$10.20   Used & New from: $4.71
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars 984 (984)

3.  Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "Hysterical! Jenny tells it like it is with all the ugly details. Her blunt descriptions of bodily fluids are not for everyone though."
$10.36   Used & New from: $3.20
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars 309 (309)

4.  The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids by Jenn Berman
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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."
$10.17   Used & New from: $6.99
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 20 (20)

5.  The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "Read it now. You will be too exhausted once the baby comes!"
$10.17   Used & New from: $4.35
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars 621 (621)

6.  Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Fifth Edition by Glade B. Curtis
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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."
$10.85   Used & New from: $0.55
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars 321 (321)

7.  A Child Is Born by Lennart Nilsson
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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!"
$14.28   Used & New from: $10.49
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars 106 (106)

8.  The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between (U.S. Edition) by Ann Douglas
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "This book covers it all!"
$10.87   Used & New from: $4.44
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars 152 (152)

9.  The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library) by William Sears
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "I am a big fan of Sears. This book is very comprehensive."
$10.19   Used & New from: $3.20
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars 122 (122)

10.  The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William Sears
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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."
$14.95   Used & New from: $9.17
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars 753 (753)

11.  The Pregnancy Journal, Revised Edition: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy by A. Christine Harris
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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)."
$13.57   Used & New from: $1.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars 228 (228)

12.  Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by CNM, MA, Pam England
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "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."
$13.57   Used & New from: $8.60
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 (105)

13.  The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "This book helped me prepare for childbirth and make the best decision for my my labor and delivery."
$10.85   Used & New from: $6.89
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars 140 (140)

14.  The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby by Laura Wattenberg
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "Helped me name my youngest!"
$10.36   Used & New from: $6.28
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars 72 (72)

15.  Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana, Revised and Updated: What to Name Your Baby Now by Linda Rosenkrantz
Lisa Aaronson says:
  "Heped me name my first!"
$10.36   Used & New from: $0.33
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 53 (53)

   
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