A review by cdubiel
From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent by Rebecca Odes, Ceridwen Morris

5.0

I came across a list of evidence-based pregnancy books, and since this is my last pregnancy, I thought it would be good to read them all now. Even though this book is eight years old, I thought it was great. All the issues are still relevant today. The book covers pregnancy changes, labor and birth, baby care, and emotional issues throughout pregnancy and postpartum. The vignettes from parents in the sidebars were my favorite part - real stories, and often stories that conflicted with each other, because parenting is never the same for everyone - babies are all different, and so are we. I love that the book recognizes and explains this.

I wish I'd known about this book for my first pregnancy, but it was a great refresher for this time around. There were a lot of things I'd forgotten/put out of my mind from before, so I made a list of things I wanted to consider this time around. I also made notes of things I wanted to ask the hospital so I'll be better prepared packing. Last time I had brought SO many things with me that I ended up not needing because the hospital provided them, so I'm going to check with them this time so I can pack lighter! (It's a new hospital).