Pregnancy Books reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 202 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Pregnancy Books brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BabyBumps, r/pregnant, r/PregnancyUK, r/NewParents, r/predaddit. Top-rated brands include Emily Oster (4.7/5), Mayo Clinic (4.4/5), The Expectant Father (4.0/5).
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Reviews202
Subreddits18
Posts54
Brands88
Products50
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#1
Emily Oster
4.7
(53)
"I would definitely start with expecting better. It's a building block for your pregnancy really."
"I've enjoyed 'expecting better' and 'your baby, your birth'."
"Expecting better - Emily Oster."
"Expecting better!"
"I highly recommend Expecting Better and The Crib Sheet by Emily Oster if you want to get a really good understanding of all things pregnancy and infancy based on the scientific research."
"Expecting Better and Crib sheet by Emily Oster!"
"Expecting Better and Crib sheet by Emily Oster!"
"Expecting Better by Emily Oster! Such a great read while pregnant!"
"Expecting Better! Best book I read"
"Highly recommend!"
#2
Mayo Clinic
4.4
(11)
"Very straightforward and detailed."
"It is detailed and breaks down every week/month for you."
"It was very no-nonsense, science-based, with a chapter on what to expect at each month of pregnancy and pictures of what the growing baby looks like. Gave good info on what to expect at appointments."
"What to expect and The Mayo Clinic pregnancy book are both great."
"The Mayo Clinic's book on pregnancy was great."
"Both very practical and not too saccharine sweet or crunchy."
"I really like the Mayo Clinic : Healthy Guide to Pregnancy."
"The first one is more of the anatomy side of things."
"The Mayo Clinic has really good books for fertility, pregnancy, and the first year."
"Very thorough, scientific but not abstruse, detailed and informative."
#3
The Expectant Father
4.0
(8)
"It was humorous and digestible."
"My husband and I really enjoyed reading the expectant father."
"He seems to really like it. He said there's plenty of info and it's an easy read."
"Loved 'The Expectant Father'."
"I read The Expectant Father, and The Birth Partner."
"My husband liked The Expectant Father."
"The tone is super didactic and made a lot of assumptions about how women feel during pregnancy."
"I've read the expectant father. Its a pretty quick read but honestly it wasn't that great."
#4
Lily Nichols
4.8
(6)
"I found this book so insightful and helpful."
"I think it sure helped with a lot of typical discomfort pregnant women have."
"Cannot recommend this book enough."
"Highly recommend!"
"Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols."
"Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols"
#5
The Birth Partner
4.7
(6)
"The Birth Partner- You should both read this. It’s the most in-depth description of labor and delivery I’ve read."
"Is great if you’re planning on him helping coach you through the birth."
"One for the birth: The Birth Partner."
"I also would recommend The Birth Partner."
"My husband is reading The Birth Partner and Expecting Better."
#6
Expecting Better
4.7
(6)
"Expecting Better! If you’re interested in birth stories and midwifery care model, I recommend Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth."
"Can't recommend them highly enough!"
"I'll add my vote to Expecting Better."
"I've been reading Expecting Better."
"I read Expecting Better which I found really good and interesting."
"My husband is reading The Birth Partner and Expecting Better."
#7
Penny Simkin
4.8
(5)
"I recommend The Birth Partner to everyone. My doula and the birth assistant at my birth were calling my husband "Daddy Doula" because he was so knowledgable and on top of things."
"Also Penny Simkin has authored a few books for you and your birth partner."
"If you are planning to have anyone with you when you deliver, ask them to read The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin. My husband read it before we had our first baby, and it helped him give me competent and confident support when I needed it most."
"Penny Simkin's *The Birth Partner* is the best."
"I picked up a copy of 'The Birth Partner' and told him it was mandatory reading."
#8
What to Expect
4.4
(5)
"They have updated it (5th addition right now) and they have EVERYTHING in there."
"I stand by 'What To Expect When Expecting'!"
"'What to expect when you're expecting'."
"Great as a general introduction for every stage of pregnancy and what to expect in labor."
"What to Expect When You're Expecting is like a textbook for anyone who literally knows nothing about pregnancy... It was a bit of a drag to read but it's comprehensive."
#9
Armin Brott
4.0
(5)
"I peaked at it and I do believe it had a section on recovery."
"He’s read 70 pages or so and hasn’t said anything disparaging about it."
"Has lots of good tips and info."
"My husband liked The Expectant Father and The New Father books."
"My husband particularly liked 'the expectant father' by armin brott."
#10
Angela Garbes
4.8
(4)
"I liked Like a Mother by Angela Garbes."
"It is the best pregnancy book I’ve read so far."
"I’ve really enjoys Like A Mother by Angels Garbes."
"A feminist perspective through the science and culture of pregnancy/motherhood"
#11
Adrian Kulp
4.5
(4)
"He gets curious enough to ask questions and also research after reading the chapter."
"It doesn’t take itself too seriously but does give insightful info."
"It's basically a condensed version of WTEWYE with simple language and lists."
"Easy to read without being condescending."
#12
Heidi Murkoff
4.0
(4)
"What to expect when you’re expecting by Heidi Murkoff."
"What to expect when you’re expecting by Heidi Murkoff"
"What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff (great for following along month by month and looking up symptoms)"
"I was gifted what to expect and actually really liked it."
#13
Ina May Gaskin
4.7
(3)
"My husband enjoyed The Expectant Father."
"If you are planning for a natural birth, you should check out this amazing guide."
"I'm really enjoying the birthing stories in the first part of the book so far."
#14
Hollie De Cruz
5.0
(2)
"I've enjoyed 'expecting better' and 'your baby, your birth'."
"It’s such an empowering book."
#15
Precious Little Sleep
5.0
(2)
"Precious Little Sleep!!!! Sleep is VERY likely to be a challenge, and this book is the best resource I’ve found to understanding baby sleep."
"This covers how to get the best sleep for everyone in the house including baby."
#16
Dr. Sunita Osborn
5.0
(2)
""The Miscarriage Map" by Dr. Sunita Osborn really helped me through my first miscarriage"
"I liked the miscarriage map and the accompanying work book!"
#17
Baby Owner's Manual
5.0
(2)
"My favorite book is 'Baby Owner's Manual'. I know nothing about babies and the book is essentially a baby instruction manual."
"Baby Owner's Manual!!! It's great :) They have a pregnancy, baby, and toddler book."
#18
What to Expect When You're Expecting
4.5
(2)
"I’ve found it so helpful, it basically goes month by month with what to expect."
"It's funny, but her found gems in there that prepped him for labor."
#19
Marie Louise
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend!"
"It seems to have a good blend of not too over-simplified science and practical advice for all stages."
#20
Bringing Up Bebe
4.0
(2)
"Bringing Up Bebe was my fave with my first."
"I loved Bringing up Bebe. That was the only book I read for my first child."
#21
Real Food for Pregnancy
5.0
(1)
"I am a huge fan of Real Food for Pregnancy."
#22
The Science of Mom
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love The science of Mom. It’s the one I buy all my friends who are expecting!"
#23
Raising a Secure Child
5.0
(1)
"Another that’s great for preparing for parenthood is Raising A Secure Child."
#24
Pregnancy and Passion
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Pregnancy & Passion series by Maya Banks, I believe there are four books."
#25
Pregnancy Day By Day
5.0
(1)
"My favorite pregnancy book is Pregnancy Day By Day."
#26
Birth with Confidence
5.0
(1)
"Can't recommend them highly enough!"
#27
Like a Mother
5.0
(1)
"I'm loving this book!!"
#28
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
5.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed gentle birth, gentle mothering."
#29
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
5.0
(1)
"Also ina May’s guide to childbirth."
#30
Rebecca Schiller
5.0
(1)
"I thought it was excellent!"
#31
Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash
5.0
(1)
"I love this book."
#32
Motherly
5.0
(1)
"I like Motherly’s Guide to Becoming Mama and the Mayo Clinic Pregnancy Guide."
#33
Ina May
5.0
(1)
"I think it's one of the most popular pregnancy reads."
#34
Clemmie Hooper
5.0
(1)
"This was recommended to me on here and it’s so worth a read!"
#35
John Pfeiffer
5.0
(1)
"It has been a god send."
#36
Kate Evans
5.0
(1)
"It's extremely easy to read and has great illustrations."
#37
Juju Sundin
5.0
(1)
"It is the absolute best."
#38
Louise Erdrich
5.0
(1)
"I found this memoir of pregnancy/early motherhood really transformed my perspective."
#39
Holiday Tyson
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend!"
#40
Your Baby Week by Week
5.0
(1)
"For after birth, I’ve found Your Baby Week by Week to be really helpful."
#41
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
5.0
(1)
"Taking Charge of Your Fertility- This one is mostly for you but would give him a good idea of how much work it is to track a cycle."
#42
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way
5.0
(1)
"We did Bradley Method birth classes using the book Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way."
#43
Birthing from Within
5.0
(1)
"Birthing from within——amazing for labor."
#44
Pregnant Butch
5.0
(1)
"The best book I’ve read so far was 'pregnant butch, nine months of living in drag'."
#45
Labour Like A Goddess
5.0
(1)
"Was highly recommended"
#46
What to Expect While Expecting
5.0
(1)
"I have really enjoyed the following three books."
#47
The Pregnant Body Book
5.0
(1)
"I have really enjoyed the following three books."
#48
A Child is Born
5.0
(1)
"The updated version is just as beautiful."
#49
Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book
5.0
(1)
"I got recommended the day-by-day pregnancy book and have found it perfect."
#50
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy
5.0
(1)
"For pregnancy, I recommend Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy."
#51
Lise Eliot
5.0
(1)
"My BF and I really like Lise Eliot's 'what's going on in there'."
#52
Dr & Mrs Sears
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend Dr & Mrs Sears' *The Pregnancy Book*."
#53
DK Publishing
5.0
(1)
"It's informative without being biased."
#54
Siobhan Miller
5.0
(1)
"This book is informative and factual."
#55
Magda Gerber
5.0
(1)
"Same author and creator of RIE."
#56
Rebecca Fett
5.0
(1)
"It gets to the point and she backs everything up with evidence."
#57
Jessica Hatcher
5.0
(1)
"Is all about the postpartum period and has a section for partners that isn't horribly patronizing."
#58
The Positive Birth Book
5.0
(1)
"Really helped me so many people tell you horror stories it was nice to read a positive take."
#59
The Caveman's Guide to Pregnancy
5.0
(1)
"The most intriguing one, that I gleaned a lot of good information from was called the Caveman's Guide to Pregnancy."
#60
Dude, You're Gonna Be A Dad!
5.0
(1)
"My husband has been reading 'Dude, You're Gonna Be A Dad!' at night and he keeps giggling."
#61
Moore and Persaud
4.0
(1)
"I quite liked The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology by Moore and Persaud."
#62
Drew Margery
4.0
(1)
"Drew Margery wrote one called "someone could get hurt" that I enjoyed."
#63
Commando Dad
4.0
(1)
"We have Commando Dad. Looks good from a brief flick through!"
#64
Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad
4.0
(1)
"My boyfriend picked up this book and he seems to enjoy it so far!"
#65
Pregnancy Instruction Manual
4.0
(1)
"Http://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Instruction-Manual-Troubleshooting-Parents-/dp/B00342VENS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328899161&sr=8-1"
#66
Supernatural Childbirth
4.0
(1)
"Best book for delivery prep is Supernatural Childbirth"
#67
The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy
4.0
(1)
"The girlfriend's guide to pregnancy is very funny."
#68
The Better Baby Book
4.0
(1)
"The better baby book by Dave and Lana Asprey... if you're into the paleo diet."
#69
Cherish the First 6 Weeks
4.0
(1)
"My husband read cherish the first 6 weeks and all of a sudden started talking to me about how I needed to just lay down and rest for at least 3 weeks after."
#70
Smart Mothering
4.0
(1)
"Smart mothering by Dr. Natalie Flynn."
#71
Heading Home With Your Newborn
4.0
(1)
"'Heading Home With Your Newborn' written by two pediatrician moms!"
#72
The Baby Basics Book
4.0
(1)
"The baby basics book... it’s a simpler version of the what to expect books."
#73
Husband-Coached Childbirth
4.0
(1)
"You might want to try ‘Husband-Coached Childbirth’ by Robert Bradley."
#74
Expectant Dads Handbook
4.0
(1)
"For pregnancy, the expectant dads handbook by Dean Beaumont."
#75
Be Prepared
4.0
(1)
"A book for the daddy, I got my husband 'Be prepared' its actually a pretty funny, helpful book for new dads."
#76
Let's Panic About Babies
4.0
(1)
"My husband and I like [Let's Panic About Babies].. but that's more sarcastic than anything :)"
#77
The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book
4.0
(1)
"It's factual (I am a doctor, but not in this field!) and has lovely pictures."
#78
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
4.0
(1)
"Wish I started it earlier."
#79
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
4.0
(1)
"Books: the womanly art of breastfeeding, Birthing from Within."
#80
Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy
4.0
(1)
"It's also kinda funny, so there's that :)"
#81
Ricki Lake
4.0
(1)
"I'm enjoying Your Best Birth by Ricki Lake."
#82
Heidi Murloff
4.0
(1)
"Seem like they’ll be good too."
#83
Karen Kleiman
4.0
(1)
"It’s more focused on postpartum depression. He’s been reading it and says it has some helpful advice."
#84
Sears
4.0
(1)
"Really useful!"
#85
Lucy Jones
4.0
(1)
"Expecting Better - Emily Oster, Modern Midwife’s Guide to Pregnancy - Marie Louise."
#86
Lucy Knisley
4.0
(1)
"He said it helped him empathize with my feelings."
#87
American Academy of Pediatrics
4.0
(1)
"I liked it because it really was a basic instruction manual."
#88
What to Expect: Eating Well When You’re Expecting
2.0
(1)
"Didn’t touch it lol."
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