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Book recommendations?

Sammy KSammy K member
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I'm sure this has been posted before, but I'm a FTM and thinking I should probably pick up a book or two.  What are/were your favorite books?  Or ones to skip completely?

I'm considering natural childbirth and I definitely prioritize exercising and eating well.  My parents think I'm a little bit of a hippie. :)  I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks!

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  • BabySmiles31BabySmiles31 member
    I bought "Expecting 411" written by a pediatrician and an ob/gyn. It's written in a question/answer type format which I think is helpful. It also isn't dry at all. They're straightforward, but not scary, and throw in some great humor! I think it is very informative and a super easy read. I also have "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" and its fun to pick it up once a week to see what baby is up to!
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  • babymaker32babymaker32

    I HIGHLY recommend Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - I read it both with DD#1 and again this time. I also loved my From the Hips book - very REAL. Like having a conversation with a bunch of girlfriends who've already been down the pregnancy/childbirth road.

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  • tortuga47tortuga47 member
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    Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

    Your Pregnancy Week by Week

    Skip What to Expect... it's awful.

    I too recommend the Mayo Clinic Guide to Pregnancy. I purchased a whole stack of books (more on delivery) but this is the only one I've read so far. I also would skip the What to Expect books, but that is personal preference. 

    Sept 2013 started TTC#2 (never got PP period so hoping for the first egg to drop)
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    March 11, 2014 ovulated despite every doctors prognosis!!!
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  • tortuga47tortuga47 member
    imageSammy K:

    I'm sure this has been posted before, but I'm a FTM and thinking I should probably pick up a book or two.  What are/were your favorite books?  Or ones to skip completely?

    I'm considering natural childbirth and I definitely prioritize exercising and eating well.  My parents think I'm a little bit of a hippie. :)  I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks!

    I'm also considering natural childbirth and did a lot of reviews. There are the three I've purchased, although like I mentioned before, I haven't read them yet.

    Ina May's Childbirth, Natural Hospital Birth the best of both worlds, and Birthing from Within 

    edit: corrected title 

    Sept 2013 started TTC#2 (never got PP period so hoping for the first egg to drop)
    Jan 2014 - diagnosed POF (Premature Ovarian Failure) and told pregnancy not possible without egg donor because my ovaries would never function again with my hormone levels (FSH 136, LH 98.6, AMH <.03, estradiol 0, HCG 7) - using acupuncture, chiropractic care and TCM herbs / supplements
    March 11, 2014 ovulated despite every doctors prognosis!!!
    Oct 2014 hormones (FSH 48, Estradiol 89, HCG 1) not good, but heckuva lot better!

    Nov. 16, 2015 FET of single adopted 5AA embryo - BFN
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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    Read all about my TCC Journey here in my Blog Taking Back My Ovaries
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  • kelliconlinkelliconlin
    I bought what to expect and I also got to The Baby Bump from this site. It slightly pricey but it has some really fun info in it! 
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  • Mama_BMama_B
    The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy is good and it will make you laugh at all the gross & embarrassing stuff.
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  • eebaehreebaehr member

    The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is great, it's a huge book that even goes into infant care.

     

    I do not like the What to Expect series either.  It's as Heidi Murkhoff set out to write books that make women feel guilty and scared.

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