The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby
Everything You Need to Know to Survive (and Love) Your Pregnancy
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
Everything you need to know about pregnancy, from weight gain to stretch marks to figuring out how to rely on Christ through the ups and downs of the next nine months. In this funny, candid, and detailed guide to pregnancy 101, fellow mother Erin MacPherson takes you through each trimester with helpful tips, humorous true stories, and supportive spiritual advice—all with a friend-to-friend approach that will help you feel comfortable as you navigate this life-changing time. This comprehensive guide is packed with information that every newly pregnant Christian mama needs, including: Help for pregnancy insomnia, morning sickness, weight gain and more Advice on how to maintain a godly attitude and outlook during pregnancy, even when you're feeling anything but godly What to expect from doctor check-ups, your encounters with the scale and labor and delivery Tips on how to survive food cravings, aversions, and even dreaded pregnancy exercise Healthy eating advice for pregnancy that doesn't outright ban ice cream sundaes Ideas on how to keep your marriage a priority when you're pregnant, including a guide for Christian dads-to-be and even pregnancy sex tips The perfect book for any expecting mama, this conversational guide to pregnancy makes a wonderful baby shower gift for the pregnant or new mother in your life!
Endorsements (9)
“Praise for The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a Baby The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a Baby is chock-full of sassy humor, practical tips, and godly wisdom to navigate through the pregnancy maze with truth and grace. I wish I could have given it to my daughter last year while she puked every day with morning sickness and struggled to respond kindly to her friends who swore she was so big she must be having twins. But even now, she can’t wait to read it.”
“With a touch of humor and spiritual encouragement, Erin guides women through every phase of the pregnancy experience. She’s funny, she’s thorough, and she’s knowledgeable. But it’s her breezy and sassy girlfriend style that will put every first-time, pregnant mom-to-be completely at ease about what to expect, from conception to delivery—and beyond. She even includes the dads-to-be throughout, especially in her tongue-in-cheek chapter on “The Christian Daddy’s Guide.”
“God in a fast-paced and complex world—a mother who is savvy, excited, and often scared to death! I wish this book had existed ten years ago when I was expecting my firstborn.”
“Erin MacPherson brings wit and humor to the usual pregnancy woes. I found myself laughing over and over, and wishing I’d had this book to guide me through my pregnancies. Through it all, Erin points expectant mamas to God and asking for His involvement in each step of having a baby.”
“there-done-that know-how, and an extra helping of grace, this book is now my go-to baby shower gift.”
“Erin MacPherson has done a masterful job at distilling the entire pregnancy experience into an accurate, complete, and entertaining work. I wholeheartedly applaud her effort, and I predict that her book will have a huge impact on the women who read it.”
Dr. Patrick Pevoto
“After giving birth to four children, experiencing 37 months of pregnancy, 102 hours of labor, and uncountable battle scars (stretch marks), I know a teeny tiny bit about recommending a good book for expectant mommys. Congratulations, you’ve just discovered my favorite one!”
“Wish you had a sister to walk you through the intricacies of pregnancy and delivery? Now you do! Erin shares the nitty-gritty-down-and-dirty details of pregnancy and delivery with honesty and grace. This book will empower you to be a confident mommy. She even provides a daddy-to-daddy guide to help him along the way. A must-read for any expectant parents, for sure!”
“dose of laughs as she reads Erin MacPherson’s The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a Baby. In her upbeat and very informative way, Erin takes mama through the trials and tribulations of her ever-changing circumstance! She skillfully captures the joy, eases the worry, and guides her through this very special experience with practical advice and spiritual wisdom.”
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