If this is your first pregnancy, you probably
have lots of concerns and questions -
click here for a guide to some of your symptoms and feelings.
You'll also probably want to lay your hands on as
many books as possible (pregnant women are known for this!) - there's a roundup
below of the ones we like. You might also appreciate our features on
Knitting
and
Nest building - two things you may suddenly find you have an increased
interest in now that you're pregnant!
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GENERAL BOOKS ABOUT PREGNANCY |
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Pregnancy, Conception & Birth - Dr Miriam
Stoppard
With over 400 pages and hundreds of photos and diagrams
this is the best all round book you'll get
Click here for a full Getting Pregnant review |
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The Rough Guide to Pregnancy & Birth -
Kaz Cooke
Reads like a novel but full of information and downright
hilarious at times.
Click here for
more Getting Pregnant views about this book |
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Birth and Beyond - Dr Yehudi Gordon
Recently published and rival's Dr Stoppard's book in size
and quantity of information but also includes post-natal information.
Click here for more Getting Pregnant views about this book |
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Pregnancy planner / organiser
This was recommended by a Getting Pregnant visitor.
Amazon.com do it and will despatch worldwide.
Amazon.co.uk have a wall planner
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Birth Your Way - Sheila Kitzinger
The birth guru explains the benefits of having your baby at home or in a
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The Which? Guide to Baby Products
Providing for your newborn can be a confusing business;
this book explores the whole range of goods and explains pros and cons and
Best Buys.
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The Best Friends Guide to Pregnancy -
Vicky Iovine ("Girlfriends' Guide" in the U.S. & Canada)
Takes a humourous look at your entire
pregnancy.
Click here for
more Getting Pregnant views about this book |
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Haynes Owners Workshop Manual - BABY
This excellent book is aimed at prospective and new fathers and whilst the
lay-out is a tongue-in-cheek imitation of a car maintenance manual, the
information is accurate and well-written.
Click
here for a full Getting Pregnant review. |
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You're Pregnant Too Mate!: The Essential
Guide for Expectant Fathers
One for your partner - recommended by a community member
and apparently a hilarious read. |
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NATURAL MEDICINE & ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES |
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Natural Pregnancy - Zita West
Oodles of information from trained
midwife about complementary therapies during pregnancy with chapters
covering each trimester and preparation for labour |
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The Alternative Pregnancy Handbook - Dr
Tanvir Jamil & Karen Evenett
Chapters cover each of a variety of alternative therapies
and their specific use during pregnancy. |
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AFTER THE BIRTH |
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The New Contented
Little Baby Book - Gina Ford
Recommended by Got Pregnant moderator Julie |
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Baby Love - Robin Barker
This is an Australian book and thoroughly recommended by those who have it
for its non-patronising non-pressured approach.
Click here for a
full Getting Pregnant review |
