According to my coworkers, I'm reading more about pregnancy than they ever did during their own pregnancies. I hate to admit to them that I'm reading out of anxiety. I want to make myself aware of most of the potential complications so I have Plans B, C, D, E and OH F in place before my "time" comes.
Books I'm dragging around with me:
What to Expect When You're Expecting 4th Ed. (of course)
- This book is practically written in bullet point style. It's ridiculously easy to follow. I especially like how it details all of the pregnancy symptoms by month. On more than one occasion, I'll read about a "weird" symptom I thought I had, and it turns out to be harmless and normal. My friend K loaned me a hardcopy, but I've got it on my Kindle as well, for quick reference.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
- I've only just started this one. So far, it's all real stories from women about their actual birthing expieriences. There stories range from joyous to horrific.
Active Childbirth by Janet Balaskas
- Haven't started this one yet, but it's supposed to have exercises that will help during natural childbirth.
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