What To (Really) Expect When You’re Expecting

So you or your partner is pregnant. Congratulations! Instead of freaking out, start learning about what’s going to happen to a pregnant body. “Like a Mother” covers basic questions, like what exactly the placenta is and how the body knows it’s time to go into labor, while debunking myths, like never touching caffeine while pregnant (you can). It also offers a unique perspective about the stigmas surrounding postpartum depression and miscarriages. Garbes uses her own experiences as a feminist and woman of color, as well as tons of scientific research, to help put you at ease as you start your pregnancy journey.

If you’re planning on breastfeeding, you’ll want to start here. The most important lesson in the book is dispelling the myth that breastfeeding should be easy because it’s natural. Thorough and well-written, you’ll learn helpful positions, common problems you might encounter, as well as more about the benefits of breastfeeding.