If you are pregnant for the first time, you need to buy this book. Heck, if you are going for #2 you should pick it up too. Vicki Iovine's Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy is a hilarious and still very informative read for every woman wondering what to expect while gestating, delivering, and beyond.

Where other books are very factual and sound exactly like your doctor's words, this irreverent look at popping belly buttons, sore boobs, and swelling feet will have you laughing out loud feeling like "someone else knows exactly what I'm going through!" While no book will remove your lingering fears about childbirth and postpartum, this at least provides some comic relief.

One small downside is that it does not fully cover some topics quite as well as other books (e.g. What To Expect When You're Expecting), so you may want to read the two together and of course ask your doctor about any concerns you're having.