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Must-Have Pregnancy Books

January 26, 2017
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Whether this is your first baby or fourth, you’ll find helpful tips on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period from these essential books.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting

This perennially bestseller explains what you and Baby will be going through during every stage of your pregnancy. 

Price: $10.57

Store: Amazon

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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

This tried-and-true book provides pregnant couples with valuable information about fetal development, labor, and birth. It also covers the postpartum period and newborn care.

Price: $13.59

Store: Jet

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The Pregnancy Countdown NOOK Book

Get ready for a page of helpful tips and quotes for each day of your pregnancy!

Price: $9.99

Store: Barnes & Noble

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Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week

This book's trademark week-by-week formula helps you track your baby's growth and development on the same schedule your doctor uses.

Price: $11.10

Store: Amazon

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The Belly Book: A Nine Month Journal

A prepartum book that helps you document your entire pregnancy.

Price: $11.39

Store: Wal-Mart

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The Dos and Don’ts of Pregnancy: From Conception to Birth

Nothing but the facts! This book answers all questions -- both common and not -- that pregnant women ask.

Price: $12.95

Store: Barnes & Noble

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The Little Big Book of Pregnancy

A heartwarming collection of essays, fiction, and poetry on birth and pregnancy.

Price: $22.93

Store: Amazon

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Dad's Pregnant Too!

Expectant fathers need to prepare for pregnancy, too! This guide details how.

Price: $1.99+ 

Store: Barnes & Noble

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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be

This book describes the emotional, financial, and even physical changes fathers-to-be may experience during their partner's pregnancy.

Price: $16.01

Store: Jet

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The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy

This nutritional reference guide makes it easy for pregnant women to eat well.

Price: $14.49

Store: Wal-Mart

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Beautiful Babies: Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Baby’s First Foods

This book lays out what you should and shouldn't eat when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and while breast-feeding.

Price: $17.73

Store: Amazon

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The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book

All the information you need to exercise effectively and safely throughout your pregnancy.

Price: $19.99

Store: Barnes & Noble

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When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads

Congratulations on your multiples! This manual outlines nutrition, exercise, and prenatal care tips for your unique pregnancy.

Price: $16.18

Store: Jet

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100,000+ Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book

This comprehensive tome covers a spectrum of names, along with their origins, meanings, and variations.

Price: $9.39

Store: Wal-Mart

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The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect

Drawing upon databases and computer models, this book guides you through names that fit your personal taste.

Price: $10.62

Store: Amazon

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Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

The nation's leading midwife, Ina May Gaskin shares the joys and benefits of natural childbirth.

Price: $10.97

Store: Barnes & Noble

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Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

This holistic approach to childbirth prepares you for each phase of the process.

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Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality

Everything you need to know to get through the first months after birth.

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The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer

Dr. Harvey Karp's revolutionary method for soothing a crying infant and promoting healthy sleep for babies and toddlers.

Price: $15

Store: Amazon

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What to Expect the First Year

Everything you need to know (and more!) about caring for your infant from birth through her first birthday.

Price: $10.81

Store: Barnes & Noble

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1 of 20 What to Expect When You're Expecting
2 of 20 Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
3 of 20 The Pregnancy Countdown NOOK Book
4 of 20 Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week
5 of 20 The Belly Book: A Nine Month Journal
6 of 20 The Dos and Don’ts of Pregnancy: From Conception to Birth
7 of 20 The Little Big Book of Pregnancy
8 of 20 Dad's Pregnant Too!
9 of 20 The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be
10 of 20 The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
11 of 20 Beautiful Babies: Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Baby’s First Foods
12 of 20 The Everything Pregnancy Fitness Book
13 of 20 When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads
14 of 20 100,000+ Baby Names: The Most Complete Baby Name Book
15 of 20 The Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect
16 of 20 Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
17 of 20 Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation
18 of 20 Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality
19 of 20 The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer
20 of 20 What to Expect the First Year

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