What to Expect When Black, Pregnant, and Expecting “This book
stands as the modern-day guide to birthing while Black.”
―Angelina Ruffin-Alexander, certified nurse midwife 2021
International Book Awards finalist in Health: Women’s Health #1
New Release in Pregnancy & Childbirth and Minority Demographic
Studies, Medical Ethics, and Women's Health Nursing Written 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 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 what
to expect when you're expecting guide 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, the book tackles hard topics in a way that truly resonate
with modern Black moms. With stories from her experiences through
pregnancy, labor, 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 Black women on their second, third, or fourth born. Find
answers to questions: Do I financially plan for my birth? Can I
maintain my relationship and friendships during motherhood? Will I
self-advocate for my rights in a world that already views me as
less than? If you enjoyed books like Medical
Apartheid, 50 Things To Do Before You Deliver, The
Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, or Birthing Justice, then
you’ll love Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!
General
Imprint: |
Yellow Pear Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Shanicia Boswell
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
338 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68481-271-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-68481-271-2 |
Barcode: |
9781684812714 |
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