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Bumpin'

Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey Through Pregnancy from Conception to Birth and Beyond

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 Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and the newborn months with this award-winning “thoroughly modern guide to pregnancy” (National Parenting Product Awards)—now newly revised with updated information on nutrition for you, bottle and breastfeeding, recovery, and more, from the author of Fertility Rules.

Now in a new revised and expanded second edition filled with “clear, evidence-based, no-nonsense, and up-to-date answers” (Deena Shakir, investor and author of Leena Mo, CEO), Bumpin’ will radically transform your pregnancy journey from overwhelmed and confused to one of confidence. With over a decade of experience advising women’s health care and technology companies, Leslie Schrock distills cutting-edge research and practical guidance into a comprehensive pregnancy guide—from conception through pregnancy into the first months with an infant. She also shares her own personal journey, including the curveballs she faced on the way.

This second edition updates the evidence and includes even more practical advice from experts ranging from doulas, ob-gyns, midwives, therapists, prenatal trainers, nutritionists, and researchers so you can make the best decisions for your family. With a look at the science, it tackles pregnancy FAQs and topics like the truth about cleaning up your cosmetics, nutrition, exercise, and epidurals; and the practical, like putting together a baby budget and navigating work before and after birth. New sections in the fourth trimester after your baby arrives go deeper on breastfeeding and bottle feeding as well as sleep and recovery for you.

Inside the second edition of Bumpin’ you will find:

- A trimester-by-trimester overview from conception through the postpartum period and return to work.
- How to optimize your fertile window and getting pregnant.
- The truth about age, fertility, and managing any issues that arise.
- Miscarriage and assisted reproduction treatments like IVF.
- Guidance on diet, substance use, and exercise before and during pregnancy.
- The science behind your physical changes, leaks, sweats, and every other unexpected pregnancy symptom.
- Managing your mental health.
- Understanding what happens during birth and creating your birth preferences.
- Advice for partners, family members, and friends supporting your pregnancy.
- Budgeting, finance tips, baby registry, and hospital checklists.
- Updated research on infant feeding and lactation.

Warm, funny, and non-judgmental, Bumpin’ will leave you feeling prepared and ready to tackle anything that comes your way. Personal Development Relationships Sexual & Reproductive Health Pregnancy Sexual Health Health Funny Mental Health Infant Medicine Midwife Modern Pregnancy
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This book was not only well written but lovely to listen too. I am 21 weeks pregnant and I felt like this covered everything in terms of what to expect. will be keeping it as a reference

Lovely!!

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I would recommend this book to any first time, expecting mothers. It’s always good to do lots of research and collect lots of information. This book is another great resource and I found it reassuring at multiple points. It also incapsulates start to finish every step from conception to birth and a little after. It’s definitely worth listening to.

An easy read with lots of good facts and suggestions.

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I wanted to find a punchy fresh current take on pregnancy, the intro made it sound promising. However the rest of the book is read by a different narrator and is heavy on the US costs and medical system, rather than society and what you are actually going through. Might be helpful for Americans, or folks at different points /planning their journeys, but for me this book long missed the mark. Would suggest sticking with expecting better (Emily oster) and saving your credits for something better.

Disappointing

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You know the old saying: you don’t get a medal for going through birth without pain medication? That pretty much summarizes the perspective of this author. I’m leaning towards a home birth and even though it was good to grease another perspective, her opinions were not evidence based and were veiled with jokes and off handed comments. Wish I hadn’t wasted my time/credit

Wish I hadn’t wasted a credit

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