The Christian Mamas Guide to Having ..., Erin MacPherson
The Christian Mamas Guide to Having ..., Erin MacPherson
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The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby
Everything You Need to Know to Survive (and Love) Your Pregnancy

Author: Erin MacPherson

Narrator: Kimberley Mitchell

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/20/2023

Synopsis

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 moreAdvice on how to maintain a godly attitude and outlook during pregnancy?even when you're feeling anything but godlyWhat to expect from doctor check-ups, your encounters with the scale and labor and deliveryTips on how to survive food cravings, aversions, and even dreaded pregnancy exerciseHealthy eating advice for pregnancy that doesn't outright ban ice cream sundaesIdeas on how to keep your marriage a priority when you're pregnant, including a guide for Christian dads-to-be and even pregnancy sex tipsThe 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! 

About Erin MacPherson

Erin MacPherson is a mom of three who never does anything halfway. When she discovered she was pregnant she decided to write about it—but then kept writing. A former staff writer and editor for Nickelodeon, Erin now entertains parents on her personal blog as well as through freelance magazine articles, devotionals and speaking. She wants to come beside her readers not only as a confidant and Christian sister, but also as a best girlfriend who understands what daily life is all about.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 20, 2011

For what this book is, (a pregnancy guide simply written by a Christian woman...no medical jargon or fluff) I found it informative and at times humorous. It gives an overall smattering of information to prepare you for pregnancy or keep you informed on what to expect next if you're already pregnant.......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on February 11, 2011

When it comes to the pregnancy books, I've read most of them. From the epic What to Expect When You're Expecting (hated it) to the very medical resourceful Your Pregnancy Week by Week and Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be: Everything Dads Need to Know about Pregnancy, Childbirth and Getting Ready......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on August 06, 2011

I don't know why I buy a new pregnancy book every time I get pregnant. I mean, this is my 6th baby after all and I'm been pregnant more times than that. I should just write my own ;) The "Christian" bit in the title is what suckered me in this time. I have oodles and oodles of pregnancy books, but I'......more

Goodreads review by Cherish on March 06, 2017

I found this to be very original. It was nice to read a pregnancy book without a bunch of medical terms. Loved her honesty and her humor. Found her to be a bit discouraging at times.......more

Goodreads review by Caitlyn on January 28, 2022

I read a couple of newborn 101 books written by doctors, and I wanted to read something a little bit less formal. While I wouldn't take MacPherson's advice on a lot of things (I am pretty sure being pregnant is not actually a free pass to eat ice cream every day), I liked her brutal honesty about th......more

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