Congratulations, You're Pregnant!
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!
| Buying: UK | Buying: U.S. | 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Amazon.com details | 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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| Amazon.com details | Birth Your Way - Sheila Kitzinger The birth guru explains the benefits of having your baby at home or in a birth centre rather than in a hospital. |
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| This book is not relevant to readers outside the UK | 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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| Amazon.com details | The Best Friends Guide to Pregnancy - Vicky Iovine ("Girlfriends' Guide" in the U.S. & Canada) Takes a humourous look at your entire pregnancy. |
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| Not available from Amazon.com | 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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| Amazon.com details | 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 | ||
| Amazon.com details | 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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| Not available from Amazon.com | 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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| 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 |
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