Hit the Books!

For many new moms, there's nothing more mysterious than the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth. But luckily, there's no shortage of books to shed some light on this exciting yet potentially frightening journey. With summer in full swing, there's no better time to relax poolside with a few of our favorite pregnancy tomes:

Think of it as the holy grail of baby books for first time moms-to-be (and don't be surprised if you receive a copy or two as a gift once you share the happy news)!

This fun pregnancy journal organized by trimester has plenty of space for photos, journal entries and more!

Name popularity stats, possible nicknames and detailed lists organized by naming styles make this baby name book  much more helpful than your average list of every name ever invented.

A must-read for the entertainment factor alone, this witty little read actually fills you in on some of the least talked about (and not so pretty) side effects of pregnancy.

 If you're a savings-savvy mama, you'll live by this baby bargain bible. Detailed, brutally honest reviews give you the real scoop on the popular gear you've been hearing so much about, along with some useful, under the radar tips.