The day I found out I was pregnant, I ran out and purchased this book, and it was like keeping the bible with me. I read it from cover to cover, than read it during each stage of my pregnancy. During the early parts of my labor, this book was still in my hands, reading what to expect next, it was scary but very calming as well.

This book is so well written, and so dead on, if this is your first pregnancy, you have to buy this. The chapters of the book go in order of everything you should expect, what is normal, what are causes for concern. Some parts of this book are graphic, but it really tells you what you need to know, and tells you way more than any of your family or friends will tell you about. This is the number one source you should refer to for what to expect with your pregnancy, cannot recommend this book enough.