Oh Sis, You're Pregnant! - by Shanicia Boswell

About the Book

"How should you make your birth announcement on social media? What are the best protective hairstyles for labor? And where is the pregnancy guide focusing on Black maternal birth rates and what it really looks like to be Black and pregnant? Oh sis, you're pregnant! is the essential companion for Black moms-to-be."--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

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.