Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant! is a book that mostly focuses on the common knowledge that mothers should consider when having their first baby but also shares topics that can be beneficial for moms on their second, third, or fourth baby - such as VBAC’s, how to plan financially for your impending birth, maintaining your relationship and friendships during motherhood, and how to self advocate for your rights in a world that can already view you as less than. ▪ Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant focuses on Black Millennial motherhood ▪ Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant ties in the age of social media and its effect on parenting ▪ Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant uses cultural references and jargon for relatability ▪ Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant doubles as a pregnancy and motherhood guide as well as tells the story of the author, Shanicia Boswell, to an audience that is already familiar with her background.
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 and Minority Demographic Studies
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 Medical Apartheid, Mama Glow, The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, or Cat and Nat’s Mom Truth’s, then you’ll love Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!