What to Expect When You're Black, Pregnant, and Expecting
"This book stands as the modern-day guide to birthing while Black." --Angelina Ruffin-Alexander, certified nurse midwife and owner of Touch of Osun Midwifery Services
#1 New Release in Pregnancy & Childbirth
Written with lighthearted humor and cultural context, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant discusses the stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood as they pertain to pregnant Black women today.
Tailored to today's pregnant Black woman. In the age of social media, how do pregnant women communicate their big announcement? What are the best protective hairstyles for labor? Most importantly, how many pregnancy guides focus on issues like Black maternal birth rates and what it really looks like to be Black, pregnant, and single today? Written for the modern pregnant Black woman, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant is the essential companion to understanding pregnancy from a millennial Black mom's point of view.
Interviews, stories, and advice for pregnant women. Written by Black Moms Blog founder, Shanicia Boswell, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant manages to tackle some hard topics in a way that truly resonate with modern Black moms. With stories from her experiences through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood, and lessons learned as a mother at twenty-two, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant focuses on the common knowledge Black pregnant mothers should consider when having their first baby. It also shares topics beneficial to pregnant women on their second, third, or fourth born. Inside, you'll find answers to questions like:
How do I financially plan for my impending birth?How can I maintain my relationship and friendships during motherhood?How will I self-advocate for my rights in a world that already views me as less than?If you enjoyed books like The Brown Mama Mindset, Mama Glow, The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, or Cat and Nat's Mom Truth's, then you'll love Oh Sis, You're Pregnant
What to Expect When You're Black, Pregnant, and Expecting
"This book stands as the modern-day guide to birthing while Black." ―Angelina Ruffin-Alexander, certified nurse midwife, owner of Touch of Osun Midwifery Services#1 New Release in Pregnancy & Childbirth and Minority Demographic StudiesWritten with lighthearted humor and cultural context, Oh Sis, You're Pregnant discusses the stages of pregnancy, labor, and motherhood as they pertain to pregnant Black women today.Tailored to today's pregnant Bl