Best Books To Read During Pregnancy: Enriching Motherhood

Have you ever thought that by reading proper books you can have a less complicated and more meaningful experience during your pregnancy? Many mothers initially find themselves in a state of confusion as everything is new,  their body changes, their routine changes and even their emotions are a bit different. At such times a good pregnancy book is like a calm guide that explains everything gradually and makes you feel more prepared. 

These best books to read simplify every stage, they tell you what is normal, what you should be careful about, and how your baby is developing week by week. They also support you in understanding food, sleep, mental health, and little habits that have a great impact. Thus, if you desire to have information that is reliable, comforting and easy to understand, then reading some well-selected pregnancy books could be an amazing way to have

The Mindful Mother

The Mindful Mother is a very comforting book, which I would highly recommend to anyone who is going through pregnancy or has just become a mother. Author Naomi Chunilal, pretty much breaks down mindfulness to just one thing and that is the fact that you have to breathe and stay in the moment, especially when you are overwhelmed.

She brings in aspects of spirituality from yoga and buddhist thinking, but she makes sure that it is still very simple and that the reader is not getting a complicated or heavy idea. So, she mentions mothers' issues that are very familiar to us... lack of sleep, anxiety, uncontrollable crying, or days when everything seems to go against you. The book portrays habits that can bring you back on a daily basis from the chaotic stress which is very common in a mother's life.

Manifestation through Garbha Sanskar

This book, Manifestation through Garbha Sanskar, deals with a very different concept in a very simple and engaging manner. The author, Sonal Jain Jayaswal, describes the process by which a mother can influence her baby's brain and nature even before birth. She presents it like a friendly guide, by blending the ancient Indian wisdom with a few modern ideas, but still keeping it simple for the reader to grasp.

She introduces the concepts such as the divine nature of Ram, the merry and playful character of Krishna, the power of Durga and the intellect of Saraswati, and explains how these could be implanted in the child through the mother's small daily habits. It is more like becoming positive, calm and making a connection with your baby, rather than going through some big, complex process.

Pregnancy Notes: Before, During & After

Rujuta Diwekar's Pregnancy Notes is definitely one of those books that resonate with a reader and seem very practical for any woman who is planning to get pregnant, is already pregnant, or has just given birth. Rujuta explains in a very simple manner, almost like an elder sister explaining things one after the other. She goes through the whole thing... eating, body movements, recuperation, and taking care of oneself without getting confused by too many advices coming from everywhere.

Another good thing in the book is that besides the regular diet she also presents ancient heritage recipes from different parts of India, the kind our grandmothers used that made the whole trip more real and related. The book is not difficult and you can take your time to read it during any pregnancy stage. It really is like a small guide that you carry along for support.

What to Expect When You're Expecting 6th Edition

What to Expect When Youre Expecting is really one of those books that almost every mom-to-be has heard of, and quite rightly so. The 6th edition is completely updated and it kind of feels like a guide which a friend would take you through each and every stage of pregnancy. Heidi Murkoff writes in a very nice and simple way, as if she is talking to you kindly and giving you the answers to all the little questions that pop into your mind at the most unexpected times.

The book literally goes through the changes in your body month by month, anxieties that you may have, new medical checkups, medicines that can be taken safely, questions related to food, lifestyle habits and even the way of handling emotional days. Additionally, it gives the advice to the partners which is really nice and helpful to the new parents. Also, there are new chapters on IVF, multiples pregnancy, home births, breastfeeding during pregnancy and a lot of trendy stuff. The book is very straightforward, quite comprehensive and it seems as if someone is physically there to support you throughout your journey.

Wise and Otherwise

One of the books Wise and Otherwise by Sudha Murty is without doubt, the kind of books which imparts knowledge about people and human nature to you without putting any effort. Sudha Murty tells us 51 short stories from her travels and experiences, and each of them is revealing how different indviduals are by nature when you see them closely. In most cases we judge people very fast, but her stories give you an impression to slow down and think deeper.

It is a book having the gamut of moments  some that make you furious, some that make you weep, and some that are lovely. There is a story of a son who abandons his father at an old-age home and acts as if he doesn't know him, and another one where earthquake relief is farthest from the real victims. These fairy stories depict the good and bad sides of human behaviour.