5 Must-read books for expecting mommies

5 Must-read books for expecting mothers

There are hundreds—no—thousands of pregnancy, and parenting books on the market nowadays. Walking into the bookstore and picking up the right one can be a task that's easier said than done!

So, what's an expecting mommy or new parent supposed to do? Where are you to begin?

No worries, Mom. We've got you covered!

ScaryMommy.com recently brought to light some of the best books for pregnant moms, and we're gladly relaying the information in order to make sure you're as well read as can be when baby is born!

Check out the list of must-read titles that will have you more than ready to be the best parent you can be!

The Wonder Weeks by Hetty van de Rijt Hetty, Ph.D., & Frans X. Plooji, Ph.D.

The worldwide bestseller and winner of a multitude of awards is highly recommended for new and expecting mothers. This book takes a mental approach to parenting as it helps moms try to understand what is actually happening inside your baby's head when they are crying, sleeping, eating, etc.

If you want to truly break down a baby's behavior, this expert recommended book is perfect for you!

I Just Want To Pee Alone by Jen Mann

This little book of essays is perfect for giving new and expecting mommies a well deserved laugh. You'll still learn quite a bit from the New York Times Bestseller, but it's definitely more for entertainment than anything.

Treat yourself to the lighter side of parenthood with this comical read!

The Girlfriend's Guide To Pregnancy by Vicki Lovine

The bestselling book by Vicki Lovine has been a treat for moms everywhere for years. It's comforting, honest, and funny in its approach to tell you how pregnancy/motherhood will be.

Through her experience of being a mommy, Lovine tells you what to expect of pregnancy and motherhood in the way only one of your girlfriends could.

A nice and simple read with a light tone, and useful, honest information.

Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

Druckerman, an American journalist, writes about how birthing and raising her baby in Paris was beneficial for her.

You're probably thinking how irrelevant that may be to your life, but you;d be surprised just how resourceful this handy little book really is.

Through it's exploration of a mother in Paris, you actually learn some helpful tips and tricks regarding, proper etiquette for young children, day care, food culture, bedtime routines, and even playground politics.

A great read for moms looking for culture, without having to travel!

The Bigger Book of Parenting Tweets edited by Kate Hall, Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, and Jessica Zeigler

In this reprinted, deluxe edition of the original title, more hilarious parenting tweets have been added that will have new and expecting moms laughing out loud.

It's a short read, and probably won't ever be considered as a "parenting resource", but it's great for bringing a smile to your day while you're expecting! You'll need a pick-me-up every now and again while pregnant, and easy to read books like this are the perfect example.

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Santiago Santa Cruz

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