What are good books to read during pregnancy?

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Expecting Better by Emily Oster

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Agreed on Expecting Better^, it’s relatable, accessible, and a really clear eyed analysis on where the “rules” re: pregnancy come from, which can be bent (coffee!) and which can not, and why. It’s also funny which i appreciated during a stressful time

What to Expect When You’re Expecting… this is essentially the gold standard in terms of literature for new parents

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What to expect app is great too. Baby 411 is a good one (my Ped wrote it). Precious little sleep.

I’ve also loved the Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Pregnancy. Lots of great info in there in a digestible way

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Pregnancy day by day

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I’ve really liked Bumpin’ by Leslie Schrock

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Anyone have some pregnancy safe healthy lunch recommendations?

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What’s been your criteria on who to tell you are pregnant once you were in the “safe” weeks?

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