Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother’s Soul: 101 Stories to Inspire and Warm the Hearts of Soon-to-Be Mothers
Every year, millions of women wait with anticipation as they watch their test strip change from white to pink, thus beginning the awesome adventure of becoming a mother. This latest Chicken Soup book will find a place in the loving hearts and anxious minds of expectant mothers (and some fathers, too!). Written by expectant mothers, veteran moms and fathers-to-be, these stories tell of the physical, emotional and spiritual joys and challenges of each stage of motherhood, from “barely showing” to the awkward last months, from labor and delivery to watching and caring for Baby. There are stories that offer hope when the pregnancy isn’t medically perfect; others offer light-hearted humor to cope with weight gain, morning sickness and other pregnancy woes; and still others offer words of wisdom for the seemingly daunting responsibilities of choosing a name, going through labor and bringing a new life into the world. With stories that relay the insecurities and triumphs of all sorts of different moms and moms-to-be-including multiple births, premature births, adoptions, and single-parent families-this book will tug at the heartstrings and ease the fears of all expectant mother. Chapters include: Special Moments, Delivery Day, Challenges, On Adoption, Advice from Others, For Expectant Fathers and The First Few Years. Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother’s Soul is a must-have on every baby-shower gift list, and an essential requirement for every birthing bag.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Loved but expected different stories
I really hate to give any “Chicken Soup” book less than a 5 star because I am a huge fan.
I was slightly disappointed in the content of this book. I really was hoping and expecting that it would have more stories about giving birth. It says on the cover that the 101 stories inspire and warm the hearts of soon-to-be-mothers but I felt like the subjects were too general.
For example, the contents are 1. We’re Pregnant, 2. Nine Months and Counting, 3 Expectant Fathers, 4. Challenges along the Way, 5. Special Delivery 6. Small Miracle 7. Memorable moments, 8. On Motherhood, 9. Expectant Wisdom.
I didn’t find many birth stories - in fact, I don’t think there was even one.
However, in spite of my need for positive birth stories, I still love the stories that they put in the book.
Sheri Menelli, childbirth educator, doula, speaker and author of “[...]”
5 Stars Great read-especially for first time mothers
I was looking for a book like this, one that doesn’t go by month to month of what I should expect physically, medically. It’s a book that gives you some perspective from personnal short stories. I brought it to read during my “baby moon” and it just made me feel whole-especially mentally. Too bad there isn’t a more recent version but, I would buy this as a gift-especially for a first time mother.
5 Stars Charming
If you’re an expectant mother you will appreciate the stories in this book. They are touching and funny and strike a universal chord that make you realize you’re not alone. Five stars! Debbie Farmer, parenting author of ‘Don’t Put Lipstick on the Cat’
5 Stars Purchased as a gift
I purchased this book as a gift for a friend who is pregnant. She said that it’s great and she’s even shared some stories with her husband.
5 Stars Great gift!
I bought this book for a friend who is expecting and she LOVES it. The short stories are informative and inspiring. And she doesn’t have to commit to reading a book from start to finish. I have always loved Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and this one is a great gift for expectant mothers.
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