10 Books To Read During Pregnancy To Better Prepare Yourself For The Arrival Of Your L’il One

Bringing a life into this world is a special feeling that cannot be described in words. However, the thought of being responsible for the well-being of not just yourself, but also your newborn child can be overwhelming. This anxiety can be curbed to a certain extent by making efforts to become more informed about what you can expect next. While there are a variety of sources to get that information, reading books is often the most preferred option. If you’re a mom-to-be, go ahead and pick from our list of the best books to read during pregnancy that will fill you in about everything you need to know!

Best Books To Read During Pregnancy

• Pregnancy Notes Before During & After by Rujuta Diwekar
• Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible
• What To Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
• We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp
• Expecting Better by Emily Oster 
• What No One Tells You by Dr. Alexandra Sacks and Dr. Catherine Birndorf
• The Mindful Mother by Naomi Chunilal
• Passport To A Healthy Pregnancy by Dr. Gita Arjun
• The Pregnancy Handbook for Indian Moms by Dr. Vinita Salvi
• Fit Pregnancy by Namita Jain

Sit back, relax, and sip on your favourite permitted beverage while you go through the best books to read during pregnancy. Doesn’t matter which trimester you are in, these books have something for everyone! 

Pregnancy Notes Before During & After by Rujuta Diwekar

Here’s a book by the acclaimed nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar that contains vital advice for all phases of pregnancy- pre, during, and post. You will also find delicious and easy-to-cook recipes from different parts of India that will satisfy your cravings. Bite-sized information contained in this book is easy to remember and follow during the beautiful journey of your pregnancy.

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible

This book for moms-to-be is a personal account of all that Kareena Kapoor Khan learned and went through during both her pregnancies. Not only that, Kareena also talks about ways to take care of yourself, keeping fit, diets to try, and much more. Personal anecdotes about her struggles, untimely food cravings, and her experience make it one of the best books to read during pregnancy.

What To Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff 

Published in 1984, this bestseller from Heidi Mukroff quickly became popular among expecting women and still is to this day. Subsequent editions of this book have also been published to include new information, with the 5th edition being the latest. Comprehensive information about all that pregnancy entails makes it among the best books to read during pregnancy. Guidance about practical matters during pregnancy such as sex life, nutrition, career, and so on make it stand out from the rest. 

We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp

It takes two to make a baby, so it’s only fair that the father does his fair share of the research as well! We’re Pregnant by Adrian Kulp helps guys prepare for a new set of responsibilities that the pregnancy will bring. Material about how to help your partner during this challenging time will help them become the best support system they can be. Something to have on your shelves so that your clueless partner also has some of the best books to read during pregnancy. 

Expecting Better by Emily Oster

Unfortunately, it is common for pregnant women to be bombarded with suggestions, restrictions, and information that have been passed on for generations with no scientific data to back it up. This often leaves women feeling like they have lost autonomy over their own bodies. Inspired by this widespread issue, economist Emily Oster through her book debunks common misinformation and helps moms-to-be to make better, well-informed decisions for themselves. In search of good books to read during pregnancy? This empowering book is one you definitely need to check out! 

What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks and Dr. Catherine Birndorf

The new emotions that come with being a mother bring up a few questions that leave you asking- Is it normal to feel this way? This book by Dr. Alexandra Sacks and Dr. Catherine Birndoff coaches your psyche so that you feel more self-assured when the time comes. It’s one of the recommended self-help books to prepare you for the most difficult of the emotional challenges right from pregnancy to motherhood.

The Mindful Mother by Naomi Chunilal

The Mindful Mother is a great book to make you aware of the things to understand when you are pregnant. It’s one of the few spiritual books to read during pregnancy that will help you better manage the emotional roller coaster that pregnancy is. Using some of the guiding Buddhist and Yogic principles, the book helps to develop mindfulness, resilience, and calmness during the challenges of pregnancy. 

Passport To A Healthy Pregnancy by Dr. Gita Arjun

While it would be ideal to have a doctor beside you at all times during your pregnancy who can answer all your questions, it sadly isn’t possible. This is where a book like Passport To A Healthy Pregnancy can come to your rescue! Detailed information about common pregnancy symptoms, medical facts about what’s going on in your belly from week 1 to delivery, will make you less anxious and more informed. Also, the sections on the role of the father during pregnancy, pregnancy-related complications, and fitness tips help cover all the bases in as much detail as possible. 

The Pregnancy Handbook for Indian Moms by Dr. Vinita Salvi

Even though your relatives mean well when they pass on unsolicited advice about dos and don’ts, they are not subject matter experts. Who better to get your doubts cleared from than professional doctors who are experts in the maternity field! The Pregnancy Handbook for Indian Moms is a good book to read during pregnancy as it guides you through the steps you need to take in each trimester including details about the vital tests and injections to take. There are also a few tips on dealing with potential problems that may arise during a pregnancy or childbirth and how to prepare for them. 

Fit Pregnancy by Namita Jain 

After meticulously studying the experiences of her clients, Namita Jain through her book helps expecting mothers to be better prepared for the stresses of pregnancy. Fit Pregnancy contains details on beneficial exercises, helpful diet plans, and even easy recipes. Titbits of information on eating right, traveling right, and working right are extremely helpful, especially for working women. 

Now that you have a list of the best books to read during pregnancy, go ahead and add them to your bookshelf!

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