Every first-time pregnant woman listens to basically the same advice as her mother, grandmother, and friends who have been through this situation. The problem is that the information is often so mismatched that it gets in the way and confuses the new mom's head. If you do not want to follow the wrong advice, do not despair, we have prepared a list of five books that will sharpen you to receive the baby in the best way.
1 ? What to expect when you are waiting?
The book shows, month by month, all the transformations that occur in the woman's body and presents the challenges she needs to overcome in each phase. It is recommended that the mother read slowly as the gestational period progresses. Is this the best-selling book for pregnant women in the United States? and has already turned into a movie of the same name starring Rodrigo Santoro, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez. R $ 29.90 at Saraiva.com.
2 ? How are parents born? chronicles of an unprepared father
This is to give Dad the first trip and then read it yourself. The book features stories of a man who suddenly finds himself a father and must learn to deal with the situation. In a fun and light way, the author tries to expose the countless difficulties faced by first-time parents during the baby's first two years. Reading is pleasant and language is accessible. R $ 41,90 in the Submarine.
3? Shantala? massage for babies
Shantala is a special kind of soothing baby massage whose ancient origins date back to India. It was discovered when French doctor Frédérick Leboyer saw a paraplegic girl massaging her baby on a sidewalk in an Indian city. The girl's name was Shantala and the doctor named the massage the same name after her. In addition, Leboyer photographed the entire sequence developed by the young woman in her baby.
The book contains the photographs taken by the doctor, which are mainly focused on the relationship between mother and child, the affection involved in the massage process and how this factor positively influences the baby's development. $ 40.72 at Americanas.com.
4? Baby's life
The author, Dr. Rinaldo de Lamare, brings in the book all the care with the baby? from zero to two years? and a part especially dedicated to the typical pathologies of this phase. Being a complete guide is indicated for reading not only during pregnancy, but also after the baby is born.
The book also presents the most recent discoveries in the field of infant neonatology, neurology, pneumology, nephrology and endocrinology. The topics are approached in a simple and easy to understand way. R $ 24,90 at Americanas.com.
5? Honestly pregnant
This book is not a guide or manual. Screenwriter Juliana Lins tells the story of her second pregnancy, using humor to illustrate situations common to every pregnant woman, such as the fears, expectations, and transformations she experienced throughout her pregnancy. The pregnant woman finds herself on each page, identifying with the hardships of a real story. R $ 20,00 in the Submarine.
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