Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!: The Ultimate Guide to Black Pregnancy & Motherhood (Gift For New Moms)

What to Expect When Black, Pregnant, and Expecting

“This book stands as the modern-day guide to birthing while Black.” ―Angelina Ruffin-Alexander, certified nurse midwife

2021 International Book Awards finalist in Health: Women’s Health
#1 New Release in Pregnancy & Childbirth and Minority Demographic Studies, Medical Ethics, and Women's Health Nursing

Written with lighthearted humor and cultural context, Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant! discusses the stages of pregnancy, labor, 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 what to expect when you're expecting guide 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, the book tackles hard topics in a way that truly resonate with modern Black moms. With stories from her experiences through pregnancy, labor, 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 Black women on their second, third, or fourth born.

Find answers to questions:

• Do I financially plan for my birth?
• Can I maintain my relationship and friendships during motherhood?
• Will I self-advocate for my rights in a world that already views me as less than?

If you enjoyed books like Medical Apartheid, 50 Things To Do Before You Deliver, The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, or Birthing Justice, then you’ll love Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!

“Finally! This gem of a book answers our questions about pregnancy and childbirth AND is culturally sensitive and socially aware. Everyone needs a ‘Sis’ like Shanicia Boswell. She is a fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and loving guide who takes the specific needs and concerns of black parents seriously. I wish Oh Sis, You're Pregnant! was available during my pregnancies.” ―Tatyana Ali, wife, mother, actress, singer, and filmmaker

“Black Pregnancy is a soul-filled journey to unveil some of creation’s best work. This is a book that we all should have and a journey that birthed us all. I Love It.” ―Anthony Hamilton, Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actor, author, and father

“This book stands as the modern-day guide to birthing while Black. Women of color are in need of a book to help navigate the medical system as well as understanding how to take control of their pregnancy, overall health, and family’s health. This book can be used as a nice compliment for any provider caring for birthing families of color.” ―Angelina Ruffin-Alexander, certified nurse midwife and owner of Touch of Osun Midwifery Services

“Shanicia has written a book that focuses on what pregnancy is like for a Black woman. Pregnancy is more than what happens to our bodies during the nine months. Pregnancy is learning proper nutrition that benefits mom and baby. It’s knowing healthy foods to eat while breastfeeding. Pregnancy for Black women is knowing what diseases we are more prone to develop based on the food we take into our bodies. This information will benefit mothers for generations to come.” ―Chef Ahki Taylor, celebrity chef, wellness guru, and author

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Shanicia Boswell is the founder of Black Moms Blog, an online community discussing parenting, culture, and lifestyle from a Black mom’s point of view. In 2019, she launched The Self Care Retreats, an international retreat destination to help women learn to release, relax and unwind. Shanicia has been featured on the OWN Network , recruited as a guest moderator on CNN’s HLN Weekend Express, and spoken at numerous conferences on millennial Black motherhood. As of 2020, Shanicia contributes to the parenting section of The New York Times.