{"id":724046,"date":"2018-08-27T09:36:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T14:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/?p=724046"},"modified":"2019-10-29T16:44:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T21:44:19","slug":"fave-pregnancy-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/fave-pregnancy-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Pregnancy Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve found out you\u2019re pregnant — how exciting! But the next thought after the positive test is often \u201c<\/span>So now what?\u201d  <\/span><\/i>Pregnancy can be incredible and overwhelming, especially if it\u2019s your first time. While your doctor or healthcare provider should <\/span>always<\/span><\/i> be your first and main source of pre (and post)natal information, an informative pregnancy book is the next best thing. We\u2019ve done the research for you, and have rounded up some of the best pregnancy books that we use and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the soon-to-be mama<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  1. The Girlfriend\u2019s Guide to Pregnancy<\/span><\/a> ($14.50): This hilarious guide to pregnancy will take you throughout each trimester just like your BFF would. More comforting than medical advice and more practical than the old wives’ tales your own mom might give you, this is the ultimate guide when you need the real skinny on the next nine months.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. What to Expect When You\u2019re Expecting <\/span><\/a>($14.50, paperback): The quintessential pregnancy book, <\/span>What to Expect<\/span><\/i> has been around for years and has been named one of the \u201cMost Influential Books of the Last 25 Years\u201d by <\/span>USA Today.<\/span><\/i> It offers advice, how-to’s and what to expect\u2019s for every pregnancy question any soon-to-be mama may have. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Sh!t No One Tells You <\/span><\/a>($11): When you need the nitty gritty on pregnancy, this book has you covered. No fluff, no sugarcoating, just the ins and outs of growing a baby. Hilarious and heartfelt, you\u2019ll love having this book along with you every step of the way.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. It\u2019s Really 10 Months <\/span><\/a>($12): <\/span>Forget the stuffy self help and advice books for expecting moms, and give yourself a refreshing laugh with this book of hilarious tales from <\/span>real<\/span><\/i> moms. From conception to birth, these mamas have stories of it all to warm your heart and have you laughing in no time.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Pearhead Pregnancy Journal <\/span><\/a>($17): Never forget a moment of this beautiful time in life with this pregnancy journal from Pearhead.  With 74 pages full of guided journaling, this sweet book will help you document every moment from the big announcement to the delivery. With sections to cover every milestone and trimester, you\u2019ll love having this pregnancy journal on hand whether this is your first or fifth pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    For the soon-to-be dad<\/b><\/h4>\n
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    1. Dude, You\u2019re Going to be a Dad! <\/span><\/a>($10): There are plenty of books out there to tell an expecting mama what to expect, but what about dear old dad? This book will help him navigate the entire process — and focus a little more on how to help <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> get through it. This book is guaranteed to get your man more prepared for the shoes he\u2019s going to fill– and he\u2019ll be great at it!<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Calm the F*ck Down <\/span><\/a>($13): This book will be the go-to guide for any anxious new dad. With tips on how to deal with every possible baby scenario, after one read, the soon-to-be dad will feel way more prepared and a lot more calm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      For the soon-to-be grandparents<\/b><\/h4>\n
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      1. Your 1st Grandchild<\/span><\/a> ($10): The perfect way to announce that your parents are about to be grandparents, this adorable book uses cartoons to guide soon-to-be grandmas and grandpas through how to spoil that new baby.  <\/span><\/li>\n
      2. The Modern Grandparent\u2019s Handbook<\/span><\/a> ($12.75): Grandparents these days are far more active, healthier and even younger than their predecessors. Skip the old stuffy \u201cwhat to expect\u201d books and grab your parents this guide to being a grandparent.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. How to Babysit a Grandpa <\/span><\/a>($11): We absolutely love this adorable \u201crole-reversal\u201d book for new grandparents! With hilarious illustrations, any soon to be grandpa is sure to fall in love with this sweet book.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

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        Join the other 1,000,000+ expecting mamas who love Bump Boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        So you\u2019ve found out you\u2019re pregnant — how exciting! But the next thought after the positive test is often \u201cSo now what?\u201d  Pregnancy can be incredible and overwhelming, especially if it\u2019s your first time. While your doctor or healthcare provider should always be your first and main source of pre (and post)natal information, an informative…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":775550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[463,462],"tags":[4,6,142,270,8,9,389,281],"class_list":["post-724046","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pregnancy-lifestyle","category-pregnancy","tag-baby-3","tag-expecting-mom","tag-first-time-mom","tag-mom-to-be","tag-new-mom","tag-new-mom-essentials","tag-pregnancy-books","tag-what-to-expect"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOur Favorite Pregnancy Books : Bump Boxes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While your doctor should always be your main source of prenatal information, an informative pregnancy book is the next best thing. 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