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Modern mothers take a very responsible approach to the birth of children, trying to gain as much knowledge as possible and prepare for the long-awaited meeting by 100%. Desperate to avoid mistakes in raising and caring for a baby, they spend hours on the forums, looking for useful Instagram pages and, of course, reading the right books. We have already familiarized ourselves with the Montessori upbringing system, have wiped the books of the famous Russian pediatrician Komarovsky to their holes, and thanks to the American journalist Pamela Druckerman you know that French children don’t spit food? Then catch our selection of boring literature for expectant mothers!

“How pregnant, like a woman! The funniest book about childbirth "

Author: Galina Artemyeva, Doctor of Philology, psychologist, blogger, columnist for ELLE magazine (until 2008)

About what: Galina Artemyeva is sure that everyone in our country knows how to run the state, play football and have children. Deciding to keep up with the people's experts, the doctor of philological sciences wrote a book about childbirth. It turned out funny and life-affirming. If you are preparing to become the mother of your first child, but at the same time you are afraid of everything and everyone, after reading the book, there will be no trace of fear and doubt. If you are already a happy mom, you will definitely want to repeat. In the book, Artemyeva collected only real stories, thematic dialogues of pregnant women and shared her own memories. For those looking for point-by-point advice, this book is unlikely to be suitable. But moms who are puzzled by the rise in the level of endorphins will definitely appreciate the work of Artemyeva.

When a man is expecting a child

Author: Tomasz Kwasniewski

About what: Almost all authors write and talk exclusively about the experiences and physical condition of a woman during pregnancy. What about your father? How does he feel, waiting for the meeting with the baby and fulfilling all the crazy whims of his other half for nine months? “When a man is expecting a child” is a diary of a future father, who made exactly 253 entries about the most important and important for nine months. Kwasniewski's book is not a practical guide for the ideal parent. Rather, it is a kind of family therapy while waiting for the baby. Subtle Polish humor makes reading a book a real pleasure. For those who want to maintain harmony in the family while waiting for the baby and understand the future dad, we recommend!

Pregnancy for Dummies

Authors: Joanna Stone, Keith Eddlman Mary Murray

About what: "Pregnancy for" dummies " - a practical guide for expectant mothers and the main source of information while waiting for the baby. The book was written by American obstetricians with many years of experience. The translation was made by the mother of four children Inna Morozova, who adapted all the advice to our realities. Want to know what's going on with you and your baby every week? Are you wondering how to explain to an older child that soon he will not be the only one in the family? Then "Pregnancy for Dummies" is your reference book for the next nine months.

Newbie Parents, or How Happiness Doesn't Go Crazy

By Lucy Atkins

About what: It is easy to guess that the book "Newbie Parents, or How Not to Go Crazy with Happiness" is intended for those who are expecting their first child. This is a short but detailed guide, written in simple and easy language with a dose of humor and irony. The author of the book reminds that the expectation of a child is not only flowers, tears of happiness and tenderness from a growing tummy. This is also a large number of problems that young parents will face. The thematic range of the manual is quite wide, ranging from a list of things for a maternity hospital and ending with the features of the relationship between a man and a woman during pregnancy. In general, beginners note!

“The world through the eyes of a baby. A baby through the eyes of a psychologist "

Author: Alla Barkan, MD, professor

About what: The book is written on behalf of a newborn, telling about how he perceives the world around him from the moment of birth to a year. The publication is indispensable for those who want to learn how to decipher the signals that the baby broadcasts to his parents. There are many lyrical digressions in the book, so you certainly won't be bored while reading (by the way, the child's thoughts are presented in poetic form). The author pays a lot of attention to information about the development of the baby, the description of feelings and expert comments. Mom will be especially pleased with the section on the crisis of the first year of life: in the book you will find the answer to the question of what it is and how to deal with it.

Baby talk

By Sheila Heyman

About what: "Summary of reports from the front line" - this is what one of the readers called this book. Baby Babble is an ironic novel about pregnancy, childbirth and the first year of a child's life. Hayman presented to the general public a kind of cast of kinship, family, male and female consciousness while waiting for a miracle. In her novel, the writer allowed everyone to speak out: mother-in-law, best friend, future father, and even a baby who is preparing to "land on the mainland." At the same time, mom and baby keep diaries. The rest of the heroes, trapped in the prenatal abyss, call back, correspond and actively use social networks. Through funny situations, the author gives useful advice to everyone who decided to have a child.

“Secrets of a sleeping mom. About sleep, feeding and communication with the baby from birth to kindergarten "

Posted by Tracy Hogg, Newborn Care Specialist, Parenting Consultant, and Melinda Blau, Journalist

About what. "Secrets of a Sleeping Mom" ​​is a "translator" from child to adult. Do you want to learn baby-language? Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau will help you! The book will teach you to understand the signals that young children use to communicate their needs and emotions. The main idea of ​​the publication: every child is an individual, and parents should reckon with this from birth. In their book, the authors not only give advice on parenting and care, but also teach adults to think and understand their baby. "Secrets of Sleeping Mom" ​​is a lot of real stories and personal experiences, which immediately gives a sense of expertise. Many moms say this book has caused them to rethink their parenting approach, despite the internal protest that arises after reading the first 50 pages.

“Education without templates. Learn to hear your child "

By Stephen Camarata, Professor of Psychiatry, Father of Seven

About what: The book runs through the idea that there are no universal methods of upbringing, because there are no identical children. The main thing a parent should be guided by is intuition, and the secret of success is common sense and a positive outlook on life. Kamarata is very interesting and, most importantly, simply talks about the structure of the brain and criticizes almost all methods of early development (knowledge of letters is only knowledge of letters, not understanding the meaning of what was read; classical music is just classical music, not spiritual development). The author also talks about how to get rid of your expectations and overstated requirements for the child.

Text: Natalia Kapitsa