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Heidi Murkoff: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Heidi Murkoff is one of the co-authors of the world’s best-selling pregnancy book: What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
Provide answers to tons of questions. Simple and easy to understand. Several formats and additions to choose from.
Might make you more nervous.
Kindle, paperback, hardcover
Informative
Moms/dads
Fifth Edition, Revised
656
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Genevieve Howland: Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth
With over 1.3 million video views monthly and over 52 million views on YouTube, Genevieve Howland’s comic but informative videos empower women to accept natural pregnancy.
Embraces natural childbirth. Walks with you week-by-week. Available in 3 formats. Aids you in a healthy lifestyle.
C-sections and high-risk pregnancies not detailed.
Kindle, paperback, audio book
Comic, for natural pregnancies
Moms
First Edition
529
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
For over 100 years now, millions of people from different backgrounds have found answers to various medical questions and conditions at the Mayo Clinic.
Written by professionals. Easy to navigate. 2 formats available. Goes through multiple stages.
Uses a serious tone.
Kindle, paperback
Informative
Moms/dads
Revised edition
512
Jenny McCarthy Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth
After a “not so pretty” pregnancy in 2002, Jenny McCarthy—the former MTV Singled Out host—decided to write down all her experiences and tell her readers all about it.
Talks of highs and lows. Page-turner. Covers all in a comic way. Available in 3 formats.
Dwelt too much on her celebrity status.
Kindle, paperback, hardcover
Comic
Moms
10th anniversary edition
192
Armin A. Brott The Expectant Father
Armin A. Brott is a seasoned author with real-life, informative and reassuring content for dads-to-be.
Gives expert information on pregnancy for dads. Helps new dads understand and support their wives. Four formats available.
Unnecessarily long.
Kindle, paperback, hardcover
Informative
Dads
20th anniversary edition
336