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.

Price: $14.14

Store: Jet

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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.

Price: $12.24

Store: Wal-Mart

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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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