Reddit reviews Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

I really liked Brain Rules for Baby. Every subject in the book is paired with what we know or don't know from current research. It covers pregnancy though the first few years!

You might consider reading Brain Rules for Baby written by neurologist John Medina. It's good stuff.

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If you don't want to read the whole book, this site has a good summary.

Here's an article about the orphanage study.

I haven't been feeling great the past few days with cramps, difficulty falling asleep, back aches, etc, but I just cleaned the kitchen and started something in the slow cooker for tonight. Yay me.

I also felt like skipping Zumba both days and didn't. Today my instructor made me lead one song while she stood in the back, and I didn't crack under the pressure of her observing me! Normally I get nervous and mess up.

Now that we're officially trying again, we've continued reading Brain Rules for Baby in bed before going to sleep. I like it a lot.

came here to recommend this. Not only about babies, but a little bit about what to expect between parents (affecting relationship) as well, and how to deal with them. Definitely useful.

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I loved a few books... one available in audio form.

Brain rules for baby.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979777763?ie=UTF8&tag=brarul-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0979777763

Magic trees of the mind.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Trees-Mind-Intelligence-Adolescence/dp/0452278309

The main controversies are about home .vs hospital birth. We're going with a home birth (my fiance is due late November)

Things to avoid are baby head phones, ridiculous diets, and chronic stress.

However, it is good to listen to music in the 3rd trimester as that can actually help the baby in various ways.

For where you're at, be as happy and healthy as possible, and everything should turn out great.