Belly Laughs - The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy. Jenny McCarthy, Actress and former host of MTV's Singled Out, gave birth to her first child in 2002. Her pregnancy wasn't pretty—and she wants to tell readers all about it.
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At the outset, she tells them, "If you bought this book, you are already aware of my frankness when it comes to certain things, anatomy and bodily functions among them. If someone gave this book to you as a gift and you've never heard of me, apologies to you!" She goes on to recount the nitty-gritty of pregnancy in all its gory detail, covering morning sickness, hormonal rage, cravings, hemorrhoids, "engorged" breasts, gas, hot flashes, fainting spells, weight gain, acne, water retention and, finally, labor. Jenny is undeniably crass but funny, and her candor and self-deprecation are refreshing. Each brief, chatty chapter focuses on a different and awful facet of pregnancy, with Jenny relating personal anecdotes and usually winding down by reassuring women they're not alone. Jenny's tales are, for the most part, a hoot, though they may offend more uptight readers. What's noble about this book (yes, noble) is that women who find these topics too embarrassing to bring up now have a place to read about them in a frank and open discussion. Like a gossipy girlfriend, Jenny brings you in and makes you laugh; there's a certain comfort in knowing that even a sex symbol gets stretch marks and balloons to 200 pounds during pregnancy. A must-have for any childbirth collection.
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