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!

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!

Pimples, Period Kits, and Other Peculiar Parts of PubertyPraise for author’s past work includes “A fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and loving guide�—Tatyana Ali, wife, mother, actress, singer, and filmmaker This inclusive, body-positive girl’s guide to puberty covers everything you need to know about your teens. Do it yourself or with an adult—this puberty journal for girls is full of helpful information—like how to build a period kit—so you know the changes happening in and around you. The puberty journal that teaches more. Why do I smell? Can I use tampons? Am I normal? Puberty can be confusing. This book about puberty for girls helps you learn personal care, learn about hormones, learn about periods and period kits, and everything else you need to know as a teen. With prompts, quizzes, jokes, and diverse images, this book is designed to help kids from all backgrounds navigate puberty in a fun and comfortable way—without embarrassment. Information about puberty—from an expert. Shanicia Boswell, the owner of Black Moms Blog and bestselling author of Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant! returns with her new book, Girl’s Guide to Puberty and Periods. Shanicia knows how important understanding puberty is, and presents here—the—period book for black girls or any AFAB teen. Inside Girl’s Guide to Puberty and Periods, you’ll find: Information about puberty, period kits, the occasional quiz about puberty or other topics, and prompts with space to record your answers LGBTQ+ friendly language and concepts Jokes about puberty and all the other stuff that comes with it If you liked The Care and Keeping of You, The Period Book, or Celebrate Your Body(and Its Changes, Too!), you’ll love Girl’s Guide to Puberty and Periods.