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Expecting parents don’t have built-in knowledge of everything that happens when growing a baby. Quite the opposite, in fact—if your first baby is on the way, unless you have experience in obstetrics or midwifery, you probably don’t know the details of all the growth and changes both you and baby are experiencing.
That’s where pregnancy books come in. From month-by-month to week-by-week and even very detailed day-by-day guides, pregnancy books keep you up-to-speed on all the physical changes baby is going through, plus support for the physical, emotional and psychological journey you’re going through as an expecting parent. Plus, unlike a pregnancy app, which are great for things like counting pregnancy weeks, they give you a fuller look at what’s going on.
And there are a lot of pregnancy books out there. Whether you’re looking for straightforward facts from reputable medical sources, humorous anecdotes and support from experienced parents or anything in between, there are pregnancy books for every personality. There are even books for non-pregnant partners to get support and advice on their own journey to parenthood.
Here are our favorite pregnancy books of all different types.
This month-by-month overview comes directly from the ACOG and is packed with all the advice your medical care team will tell you during your prenatal appointments.
