2018 was a good year for pregnancy books! If you’re interested in pregnancy (or find yourself pregnant… squee!) AND love to read, you’re going to love this to-do book list. The best pregnancy books of 2018 are a solid pick that will encourage you towards a healthy pregnancy, natural childbirth, and happy postpartum. The Best Pregnancy […]
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2017 | Mother Rising
The best pregnancy books of 2017 are informative, helpful, hilarious and specific. 2017 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have created a list of my favorite and the best pregnancy books of 2017. Enjoy! If you’re a book worm like me, you may enjoy previous […]
A Good Birth Book Review | Mother Rising
A Good Birth is one of the more inspiring birth books I have read in awhile. It was challenging, thought provoking, annoying and amazing all at the same time. The author, Anne Drapkin Lyerly, would state a fact or opinion and I would find myself objecting to what she was saying. Next thing I knew she […]
Be Prepared Book Review, A Practical Handbook for New Dads | Mother Rising
In this Be Prepared book review I explain what this book is, is not and who should buy it. Let’s get started! Title: Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads Author: Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden Published: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2004 Be Prepared Book Review What I loved: I loved how visually appealing Be Prepared was. The graphics, even […]
Homebirth in the Hospital Book Review | Mother Rising
The title of this book is what caught my attention, which is exactly why, I’m sure, it was given that title. I mean, a homebirth in the hospital sounds like the best of both worlds, right? If women could make that happen they would be able to have their cake and eat it too. Sounds […]
The Pregnant Athlete Book Review | Mother Rising
I have NEVER read a book like this before! If you are an athlete you are in for a treat! The Pregnant Athlete is written to the athletic woman that becomes pregnant and wants to continue her intense exercise routines. Exercising is a major part of who this woman is! In my current stage of life I would […]