A review by asipofcozy
Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy: Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey From Conception Through Birth and Beyond by Leslie Schrock

informative

3.75

As with any non-fiction book where there is a bunch of science/facts thrown in and I just don't know how to put into a logical review, we are going to break it down into two list - what I liked, and what I didn't like.

What I liked:
  • I wish I had picked this book up when I first found out I was pregnant, it answered a lot of questions I had that I turned to google for. 
  • The information that is provided is reviewed by an OB-GYN, nurses, doula's, etc and a lot of the information is referenced and cited. 
  • I like that it gives practical, straightforward advice on planning and preparing for getting pregnant, while pregnant, and after birth.
  • If you are into history and how certain birth/parenting practices came to be, the author provides some background history of different medical procedures, birthing, clothing, formula vs. breastfeeding. I found it quite interesting.


What I did not like:
  • It would have been nice for more behind-the-scenes, monthly insight into what's going on with your body and your baby.
  • It gives the generic advice your doctor would give, or what Dr.Google would give at times. Which means there is only really one side and not many other sides of research is brought in. 
  • If you are planning for a hospital birth then definitely is the book to pick up. If you are leaning towards home births or birth centers, the author really doesn't focus on these. She discusses them but her primary focus in this book is hospital and hospital focused.
  • A lot of the medical information, insurance information, maternity/paternity leave policies are around the American Health System and American processes. So unfortunately a lot of the information can be unrelatable in that instance.