I’m often asked about pregnancy books for expectant parents. Here are some helpful resources to check out.
For Moms-to-Be:
Becoming a Calm Mom: How to Manage Stress & Enjoy the First Year of Motherhood by Deborah Roth Ledley PhD
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood - and Trusting Yourself and Your Body
by Erica Chidi Cohen
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
The Mindful Mom-To-Be: A Modern Doula’s Guide to Building a Healthy Foundation from Pregnancy Through Birth by Lori Bregman
Mindful Motherhood: Practical Tools for Staying Sane During Pregnancy and Your Child's First Year by Cassandra Vieten PhD
The Journey to Parenthood: Myths, Reality and What Really Matters by Diana Lynn Barnes
For Dads- and Partners-to-Be:
The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be by Jennifer Ash and Armin Brott
Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin
Mommies, Daddies, Donors, Surrogates: Answering Tough Questions and Building Strong Families by Diane Ehrensaft
Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All by Harlyn Aizley