Tuesday, January 29, 2013

101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy Book Review

No, I'm not pregnant. I want to get that out of the way since I can totally see someone asking why I'm reviewing and giving away a pregnancy book.  Now that that's out of the way, I will say that I am looking forward to my next pregnancy.  You heard that right, I didn't say I'm looking forward to having another baby - although certainly I am - I said I'm looking forward to the actual pregnancy.

I was recently in a conversation with some of the women of #cathsorority about pregnancy and one comment really stuck with me.  Carolynne wrote, "In my prenatal class the instructor asked us what we thought about being pregnant and I was absolutely shocked that I was the only person with anything positive to say."  How sad!  Admittedly, I know that I had an easy pregnancy, but I think that every woman should be able to find at least a few positive things about pregnancy.  

That's why I loved the book 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy by Afron Monro.  It is a wonderful reminder of the miracle of pregnancy, as well as a good source of information.  Each page or two has a different "fun fact" about pregnancy, as well as some great accompanying pictures.  I love this format, because it makes it easy for a expectant mother to pick it up whenever she wants (perhaps when she's feeling icky or frustrated and needs a pregnancy pick-me-up). These aren't just cutesy little facts though, many are scientific based, include statistics and recent research, and range from conception to the postpartum period.  A few of my favorites include: "Released eggs float in space", "Touch is the first sense to develop", "Twins start their relationship patterns in the womb," and "Giving birth is the shortest amount of time in which a woman will naturally lose the greatest amount of weight".

One of the reasons this book is perfect for an expectant mom is that it was written by a midwife.  Midwives have such great knowledge and respect for the pregnancy and birthing processes, and extensive experience with pregnant women; Monro's background certainly shows in this book.  This is turn makes it an amazing gift for any woman going through pregnancy, especially if she is struggling with a difficult pregnancy or anxiety (which would describe most first time mothers!).  When a friend announces a pregnancy, I send a card but often want to mark the occasion with a little something more and never know quite how.  This book is the perfect answer!  A newly expectant mom can use this book throughout pregnancy to help her marvel at the wonders of it. 

You can purchase a copy of 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy from Amazon.

Or you can can enter to win one on Messy Wife, Blessed Life.  Click here to visit the contest page.


 
I received a copy of 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy to facilitate this review.  I was not required to write a positive review.  Opinions are 100% my own.  See Disclosure Policy.  

10 comments:

  1. I want to read this! Thanks for the review
    xo

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  2. This sounds like a great book...wish I had w/ my pregnancies! I would love to have one for my sister, who's pregnant for the 1st time!

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  3. Sounds like a great read. I am 3 months pregnant now

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  4. after 3 full term pregnancy including a set of twins... I have lots of experiences... I would love to win this as a gift for my niece who is now expecting her first !!! thanks for the chance to win it

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  5. I would love to win and read it because I want to know how amazing the pregnancy is!!!
    Thank You

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  6. Sounds like a great book. I loved my first pregnancy. I'm now just finishing up the 1st trimester with the second and it hasn't been as smooth sailing, but I'd love to read this to remind myself, and look for great things to come.

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  7. I think my daughter in law would love reading this book

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  8. My husband's best friend and his wife just told us they are expecting their first. So exciting! I'd love to give them this.

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  9. I have positive memories from pregnancy. This would be a great gift for an expectant mom. I was reading everything I could get my hands on when I was pregnant.

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  10. We are currently trying to get pregnant! I love reading books like this-I guess you could say I am a future thinker!

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