Don't Want To Ask Your Doctor? Get Pregnancy Books!

Sally loathed those pregnancy books. All that blah blah scribbled in the books made Sally wonder why people wrote such stuff when there were doctors to take care of pregnant women. Anyways, do women really read that stuff?

Times have changed. So has Sally. Ask her now about pregnancy books and she would nod with agreement. Indeed, these books are of use. They prepare you for pregnancy and guide you all the way through it. This sudden change of belief happened when Sally conceived. Sally was a heavy smoker. But, when she read about the effects of smoking on pregnancy in these books on pregnancy, she dropped her cigarettes like a hot potato!

The next important lesson she learned from the book was to keep her stress levels in control. Plus, she had to encourage her hubby to be actively involved in this wonderful event of her life. She had never thought that things like stress, hubby's support, and diet would have direct effect on the baby growing inside her. The books clearly mentioned - if the mother is happy, the baby is healthy.

Preparing For The Tough Times

Today, Sally's baby is four months old. She can still remember her delivery day; how anxious she was! But, thanks to pregnancy books, she knew how to prepare herself mentally for the big day. Also, she was able to recognize labor signs.

Right from the beginning of pregnancy to the end, Sally kept her selected pregnancy books by her side. They contained essential information about each trimester of pregnancy, the changes happening in the body during this time, and how the baby develops in the entire phase. These books had separate sections for diet. They also told her about prenatal tests and how frequently you should visit your doctor. For so long, Sally had believed that pregnancy meant eating for two. But, after reading the books, she learned that it was just 300 calories extra that you need everyday to keep you and your baby in the pink of health.

Pregnancy books contain loads of such vital information. They also help in breaking myths and highlighting the reality. They even tell you when the right time to get pregnant is, that is, when your body is physically and emotionally prepared for child bearing. They teach you how to cope with pregnancy symptoms and other changes taking place in your body. Many books on pregnancy also deal with breastfeeding.

It's true that there are doctors to help you out with your queries during pregnancy. But, there is nothing compared to a good pregnancy book in your drawer. As you will discover, doctors are often swamped with work and might not be able to answer every little inquiry at one in the morning. You can read it in the silence of the night or in some peaceful corner of your home during the day. There are many women who feel hesitant in asking questions to their doctor. Pregnancy books are a boon for such women.

Sally has kept her pregnancy books in her closet. She refuses to give them away. Ah, yes, her friends can always borrow from her! In fact, she wants women to read such books to become well-informed and smart moms-to-be. Sally has kept her pregnancy books in her closet. She refuses to give them away. Ah, yes, her friends can always borrow from her! In fact, she wants women to read such books to become well-informed and smart moms-to-be.