Can you tell me some really good books for future parents?

Question

I want to know more(everything) about how body changes in the period of pregnancy,what happened with the baby step-by-step,how to prepare to be parent?

Answer 1

What to Expect when You're Expecting & What to Expect the First Year are pretty good. They're in every bookstore's parenting section,and at amazon.com. Look here, too: http://www.whattoexpect.com/home/what-to-expect-bookstore.aspx

I also loved The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki Iovine. She had 4 kids in 5 years without losing her mind, and I adore her. She knows what being a mommy is all about. Plus she's actually been pregnant 4 times!! It's very humorous and gives you info none of the other books offer. It's not a medical textbook by any means, but it was a HUGE comfort to me when I was having my first baby.

I recommend you take the parenting classes that Babies R Us offers. They are fantastic! They boosted our confidence and were a big comfort to my husband and me. Take a tour of the local hospitals labor & delivery wards to see which one you like best, if you have a choice in the matter look at more than one. If you are assigned to one, still go take the tour.

Like most first time moms, the most fear and anxiety I had was due to the unknown. If you read everything you can, attend parenting classes, and tour the hospital you should feel more confident.

Best of luck to you, sugar. This Yahoo! Answers forum is great. There are a lot of nice Moms with experience that can help you. Now go have a happy pregnancy and take care!!

Answer 2

I'm not sure who the author is but if you ask at a book store they will know what you are talking about. These books are a series and the first one is called....."What to Expect When You're Expecting" It tells you month by month what things you may experience and answers a lot of questions you may have. There are also more for when the baby is born and toddler years and so on. Try it out, i loved it.

Answer 3

I read The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy, which is really funny but it isn't that informational. The best I ever read and would recommend that every pregnant woman read is My Pregnancy, week by week. It tells you how you and your baby change every single week! It is jam packed full of info and has illustrations to show you your belly and how big the baby is. I loved this book and used it for both of my girls. Later, when your baby is born, you can read Your Baby's First Year, week by week which tells you all about what your baby should be doing, how big they are, and what to expect at each doc. visit. These books are awesome!!!

Answer 4

-Great Expectations: Your All-In-One Resource for Pregnancy and Childbirth
-What To Expect When You're Expecting
-The Working Woman's Baby Planner
-What To Expect the First Year
- The New Basics: A-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent

Answer 5

The Happiest Baby on the BLock is good by a Dr. Karp. The Babies Owners Manual is good too. As for pregnancy, the "what to expect books" you can usually find these used.

Answer 6

what to expect when you are expecting. also has 2 follow up books 1 for when u have the baby and 1 for when its a toddler. these books cover stuff u may never think of and every thing you do.

Answer 7

Pregnancy week by week really helped me out, you can also check out babycenter.com for your week by week for free. Buy a father hood book for your partner.

Answer 8

What to expect when you are expecting.

Belly Laughs by: Jenny McCarthy

Answer 9

"What to expect when you are expecting" and "Your pregnancy week by week" They are both really good and easy to follow.