Making the cut: choosing 40 great pregnancy books
Each book listed here has been painstakingly reviewed according to three different criteria: 1) the books current reputation on the market, 2) the value of the information being provided to new and expectant parents, and 3) it's overall readability.
Some of the books are old standards (but newer editions) and some of the books were published last year and touch on topics in new ways that we believe are relevant to modern parents.
If you disagree with our selection or believe that there is a better book out there on pregnancy, please feel free to contact us at:
We welcome all comments, criticism, and advice. We'd like this to be the best top 40 listing for pregnant and new parents EVER.
Recommended Reading for Pregnancy Week 5
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Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
by: Mayo Clinic
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Expectant parents looking for a thorough, scientific, balanced, and medically-backed source covering nearly every physical and/or developmental pregnancy-related topic on the planet. A reliable reference tome.
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Good Reading For:
Expectant parents looking for a thorough, scientific, balanced, and medically-backed source covering nearly every physical and/or developmental pregnancy-related topic on the planet. A reliable reference tome.
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I would research it and definitely ask your doctor, that's what they are there for. I have been hypothyroid since my first pregnancy in 1998. My doctor thought it was just a pregnancy case for me, and failed to monitor it after birth. Unfortunately it stayed and almost went a year without being noticed... I agree with amy.. you should research and find out your own information (knowledge is power) and consult with your doctor.
For hypothyroid information, I would look online- search on Google or somesuch. I also am hypo (just diagnosed during my pregnancy- I'm now at 21 weeks). My doc says many women need a dose up in thyroid during pregnancy b/c your metabolism is doing other work. But, find your own information that makes you feel comfortable. It's not an unusual pregnancy-related condition, though, so don't stress about it. Remember, baby shares mom's emotions, so do your best to make 'em happy ones! Take care, reena!
i am hypothyroid and taking levothyroxin and i want to know more about my illness and my baby's growth and development
I got this book from my Well Baby program and it is the only book I refer too. It is to the point without being lame or sentimental. A great resource!