Interesting "New Mom Books"

A Listmania! list by Claudine T. Wolk "Author of It Gets Easier I Promise and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers" (www.help4newmoms.blogspot.com)
Claudine T. Wolk says: "Motherhood is one of the most important and difficult endeavors a woman will ever undertake. These books will make motherhood easier, I Promise!"
1.  The Mask of Motherhood: How Becoming a Mother Changes Our Lives and Why We Never Talk About It by Susan Maushart
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "A gutsy, honest discussion of motherhood, this book will answer some of those questions that may come up after those first few months (even years) of motherhood. This books needs to be on your permanent "mom" bookself."
$10.20   Used & New from: $3.76
Average Customer Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars 46 (46)

2.  Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood by Naomi Wolf
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "This book is a wonderful piece of reporting on the issues surrounding pregnancy, fertility, birth, and the issues that come after birth (no pun intended) for the women in this country.  All mothers either have had an experience or know a woman who has had an experience similar to the experiences described in this book. Very thought- provoking!"
$10.17   Used & New from: $1.79
Average Customer Rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars 110 (110)

3.  Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "This book is hilarious!  If you're looking for a good laugh and naked honesty about pregnancy, this book is for you."
$10.36   Used & New from: $3.14
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars 309 (309)

4.  The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "First published in 1995, this book remains THE "Girlfriend" pregnancy book and for good reason.  In it you will feel like you are talking with your girlfriend, honestly, about all the things you may feel throughout your pregnancy."
$10.20   Used & New from: $5.76
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars 984 (984)

5.  American Academy of Pediatrics Baby and Child Health (American Academy of Pediatrics) by Jennifer Shu
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "This book is beautifully designed, with gorgeous pictures and attractive layouts. It is a very good "reference" book for general child healthcare topics as well as a pretty neat diagnosis section that I think all new moms can appreciate. (Sometimes we need to know a quick answer - ie. rash = ?)."
$11.96   Used & New from: $0.01
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 (1)

6.  Rock Star Momma: The Hip Guide to Looking Gorgeous Through All Nine Months and Beyond by Skye Hoppus
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "Who knew pregnancy could be fashionable? This book proves it! Chock full of great ideas for the pregnant mom to feel good about how she looks, this book is long overdue. It also includes some fabulous information regarding the safety of hair coloring during pregnancy - as well as skin care and cosmetics use."
$12.21   Used & New from: $8.99
Average Customer Rating: 2.3 out of 5 stars 3 (3)

7.  The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood by Vicki Iovine
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "New motherhood comes with it many pressures. The pressure to take care of a newborn and yourself, for starters. There is also a societal pressure, it seems, as we strive to be the perfect mother. We feel everyone is questioning our every "mother-move." Vicki Iovine's book is a help in this regard."
$10.17   Used & New from: $0.01
Average Customer Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars 193 (193)

8.  From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent by Rebecca Odes
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "The cover of the book says "an open-minded, uncensored, totally honest guide to pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent" and it delivers!"
$14.93   Used & New from: $13.38
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 (9)

9.  What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed by Heidi Murkoff
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "New motherhood is scary enough without having some guideline to follow. Can you believe they even let us take the little bundles home?"
$10.85   Used & New from: $3.49
Average Customer Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars 350 (350)

10.  I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood by Trisha Ashworth
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "Finally, the truth about motherhood in an easy to read, entertaining style. Mothers from across the country weigh in!"
$12.89   Used & New from: $3.75
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 (32)

11.  Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Claudine T. Wolk says:
  "Any "New Mom" book that is written with humor and honesty is OK is my book! Ms Wilder's book is refreshing, honest, and funny on many topics "new mom" related."
$11.19   Used & New from: $2.90
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars 88 (88)

   
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