The Baby Bump: 100s of Secrets to Surviving Those 9 Long Months

by Carley Roney

A fun, friendly, fact-filled guide to get you through the many challenges of pregnancy, month by month.Becoming pregnant is hugely exciting, but with so many things to think about, it can also be overwhelming. Ease your worries with The Baby Bump, a comprehensive guide that offers expert and real-mom advice on surviving those all-important nine months. Featuring tips and advice on everything future moms really want to know—including what is safe to eat, how the baby develops week by week, and what to expect in the delivery room—this book is like chatting with a been-there, done-that best friend. The Baby Bump offers a wealth of fun features such as Birth Plan Checklists, a Kick Count Tracker, and a Work Your Wardrobe outfit assembly guide. It’s the must-have resource for any mom-to-be.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

315 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 2010

Reviews

[Meish · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy and informative read that takes you through each stage of pregnancy, what's going on inside and what to expect at the doctor's office, and how to prepare, including what to do the first few months after birth. I liked the fun graphics, and the helpful pregnancy timeline for guidance in organizing your time in preparation for baby.

[Ainsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way everything is broken down and simplified in a non-patronizing way is fantastic! And the illustrations are fantastic for putting things into perspective for someone not medically trained. I regularly refer to this book when working with moms-to-be to explain things. Love it.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite book about pregnancy. It is in a very easy to read format with great illustrations. It gives a lot of information without being overwhelming and is easy to use to refer back to things. There are also a lot of helpful checklists.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite pregnancy books. For anyone who has The Bump app or follows along on their website, they’ll recognize much of the information. But it’s still worth picking up a copy to keep as a reference. Whereas some of the information is on their app and site, the book definitely expands on it and includes info not on their corresponding channels.

The best part? This book will let you know all the meat and potatoes info in a lighthearted format. I had a lot of questions throughout my pregnancy and this book was a lifesaver. I’d recommend it to any first-time mom.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice little read for expecting mothers! It's not overly long, or intimidating with too much medical information. It's broken down nicely by common questions, concerns, and things to expect month by month in pregnancy. Gives you ideas of topics to look into if you have further questions or want more info. Some nice visuals and checklists (e.g. for registries, hospital bags, etc)

[Bill Huber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very much not written for me as a man; however, I felt it was really helpful to have that perspective so i can better understand what my wife is going through. It's not a medical book but it gets the basics across very well so you have an idea of the physiology thats going to happen. I'd recommend the book but not as the only book you read to prepare.

[Alyssa Brodersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for expecting moms

Good book for expecting moms. Answered a lot of questions and is written very well. I loved the check lists.

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Got to the point without overdoing it. Well illustrated. Would definitely recommend!

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple to read and follow. Everything you need to know. Would recommend.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! A lot of helpful information and what to expect while going through pregnancy. It was my Bump Bible so to say. Highly recommended for first pregnancies.

[Nataliya Naydorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick fun read which is both informative and interesting!

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite basic but nice to have some weekly updates and things to follow along with. Very similar to the app and email updates from the same company.

[Kim McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much better than What to Expect. I liked that it’s kept brief but informative in a fun way.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy compression and very informative

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definately a great read for a mother to be. Great illustrations. What to expect is really broken down well and put into simpler terms than just the traditional What to expect when prego book. Very colorful. There are even checklists in the back that are really helpful!!

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay... it was fairly anecdotal, which was a nice balance to the other more 'researchy' baby books I've been reading, but it also left me feeling fairly unsettled. What can I say, I like science.

[raccoon reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really easy to digest book. Fun to read, easy to go through. Useful but not overwhelming. Sort of like reading a magazine, which might have been their goal. I loved how bright and colorful it was with each page broken up into sections that stood out.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one. It was divided into months and had a good deal of information without being completely overwhelming with every detail I don't need to know. It even made me laugh a couple of times! I liked the monthly diagrams of what u could be feeling or what is going on with your body.

[Robert Hanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first stab at reading a pregnancy self-help book. The book was easy to follow and informative, with useful presentation of visuals. While this book was clearly aimed at pregnant mothers, it was also useful for expectant fathers.

[Selena]

this book has helped me and my mother so it is a fabulous read

[bookgoddess88 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was super helpful for new moms! Just a few reader friendly pages for each month of pregnancy. This would be a great gift for someone expecting. :)

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, yet still informative. Nice to have a slightly "lighter read" pregnancy book.

[Monica F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really breaks things down at a level anyone can understand. Highly recommend the book to new moms to be as well as dads! Everything you'd expect to find in one book.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cutesy and fun. A nice addition to the more heavily involved books I've been reading.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, not overwhelming, very informative, straight to the point no sugar coating. My favorite preg book.

[Tabitha Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read months 6 through 10 since I'm in month 6. It seems helpful, although I guess I'll find out as I progress.

[Ellen Bernie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I finished the book. Does the baby come out now?

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple and to the point about the basics.

[Alesia · Rating 4 out of 5]

was helpful at times but still a lot too sugar coated

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're looking for something with substance look elsewhere. This book is light in tone and also light on useful information.