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"A smart, approachable guide packed with practical advice for parents who want a science-backed, individualized approach to pregnancy." —Linda Avey, Co-founder of 23andMe

National Parenting Award Winner

Feeling overwhelmed? Confused by conflicting advice? Bumpin' will radically transform your pregnancy journey to one of confidence and optimism. With over a decade of experience advising women's healthcare and technology companies, Leslie Schrock distills cutting-edge research into your most comprehensive pregnancy guide—from conception through the newborn months.

Based on the latest clinical evidence and practical advice from top experts, Bumpin' enables you to make the best decisions for your unique family. With a look at the science, it tackles every pregnancy FAQ and topics like the truth about cleaning up your cosmetics, nutrition, epidurals, and activity; and the practical, like putting together a baby budget and navigating work. Bumpin' also takes you all the way through the postpartum period because taking your baby home and recovering brings unexpected physical, mental, and life changes that are too often overlooked for you and your partner.

Inside Bumpin' you'll find:
-A trimester-by-trimester overview from trimester zero (conception) through the postpartum period and return to work
-The truth about age and fertility and how to manage any issues that arise
-Research on topics like vaccinations, breastfeeding, and exercise
-The science behind your physical changes, leaks, sweats, and every other unexpected pregnancy symptom - and how to manage them to enhance your long term health
-Birth preferences and preparing for unpredictable changes
-The challenges of navigating parental leave and returning to work
-Unique advice for partners
-Budgeting, finance tips, baby registry, and hospital checklists

Every pregnancy is unique and often unpredictable. For Leslie, this meant handling curveballs like miscarriage and later a birth that didn't go according to plan. She turned her personal journey into this book, written while she was pregnant, with the help of a wide network of experts she consulted along the way, including doulas, ob-gyns, midwives, therapists, prenatal trainers, and nutritionists.

Warm, funny, and non-judgemental, Bumpin' will leave you feeling prepared and ready to tackle anything that comes your way.

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"A smart, approachable guide packed with practical advice for parents who want a science-backed, individualized approach to pregnancy."
-Linda Avey, Co-founder 23andMe

"We are leading our lives with more intention than ever before, and want to make informed choices based on research from people we trust. Leslie has distilled everything you need to know about pregnancy in one place in a warm, approachable way so you can feel confident, informed, and excited to make this important journey your own."
-Jessica Rolph, Co-founder & CEO Lovevery

"Pregnancy can be a scary and confusing time with conflicting information coming from everyone you know... Bumpin' by Leslie Schrock is a wonderful companion for moms-to-be. It covers it all, from eggs, ovulation, sex to pregnancy-friendly exercises and post-delivery recovery. It's like chatting with your best pal, who happens to be super knowledgeable."
-Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards

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Bumpin', was born around the same time as my son and grew out of my own feelings of helplessness navigating several complicated pregnancies and losses. For someone who spent years in the healthcare industry, I wondered if it was this confusing for me, what was it like for everyone else? Written in real-time while I was pregnant, it is the guidebook that I wish I'd had from conception all the way through postpartum.

Visit me online at leslieschrock.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon Element (December 17, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 198213044X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982130442
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3 in Postpartum Depression
- #33 in Pregnancy & Childbirth (Books)
- #46 in General Women's Health

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Leslie Schrock is a founder, investor, and advisor to some of the top companies at the convergence of health and technology. She is also the author of Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy. Leslie was named one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, and her work has been featured in publications including The Economist, Fortune, NPR, GQ, CNBC, and The New York Times.

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Customers find the book informative and well-researched. They describe it as easy to read and understand, with a simple yet approachable tone. The book helps ease their fears and questions about pregnancy. Readers appreciate the humor and writing style. Overall, they find the book enjoyable and not boring.

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72 customers mention "Information quality"63 positive9 negative

Customers find the book provides useful information about pregnancy. They appreciate the well-researched content, examples, and author's experience. The book covers a range of topics, including genetic testing and developing a birth plan. Many readers find it helpful, especially during their first pregnancy.

"...It was digestible with the right amount of info at the right time & actually a super enjoyable read...." Read more

"I love this book. It contains so much helpful information in an easy to read format. I love the checklists at the end of the chapters...." Read more

"...What I like: The book is simple, informative and easy to reference. I like the charts by trimester that explain symptoms and solutions...." Read more

"...work, it is so so important for parents to be to feel empowered and informed, not overwhelmed by the sea of information and the tyranny of Dr. Google." Read more

47 customers mention "Readability"41 positive6 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the well-written, informative, and approachable tone. The book is described as descriptive, helpful, and relatable. Many readers say it's a quick read that doesn't feel like a text book.

"...with the right amount of info at the right time & actually a super enjoyable read...." Read more

"I love this book. It contains so much helpful information in an easy to read format. I love the checklists at the end of the chapters...." Read more

"...What I like: The book is simple, informative and easy to reference. I like the charts by trimester that explain symptoms and solutions...." Read more

"...It was a refreshing read and Leslie's approach is so real, raw and relatable I found myself reliving so many moments through her eyes and honoring..." Read more

14 customers mention "Anxiety level"12 positive2 negative

Customers find the book helpful for easing their fears and answering questions. It removes judgement and allows them to form their own opinions. The book is informative, uplifting, and non-political.

"...much of the content in Bumpin cuts through all the BS, removes judgement about whats right, wrong, perfect, etc and just gives you what's essential...." Read more

"...We didn’t even live in the same city. It helped stabilize our relationship and has literally made us stronger than ever before...." Read more

"First pregnancy, this book helped ease so many of my fears and answered all the questions of what to expect during pregnancy...." Read more

"...be more open about, and reading a matter-of-fact approach that casts no judgment and unshackles women from the stigma is refreshing...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the writing style engaging and mention the author's sense of humor helps keep them engaged until the end.

"...Leslie’s voice is friendly, practical and witty...." Read more

"...All of this is written with a sense of humor that helped me stay engaged to the very end...." Read more

"...Her sense of humor and gifted story telling style make this much more than a typical medical book...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it easy to understand and not boring. The information is interesting but not overwhelming.

"...This book truly familiarized us with the pregnancy process in a fun and easy to understand way." Read more

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Grace Rainsford
Helpful, in-depth with the interesting stuff, but not overwhelming. Surprisingly funny & I loved the personal experience anecdotes!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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This was a brilliant book! My first pregnancy read -and I’m so glad it was! It was digestible with the right amount of info at the right time & actually a super enjoyable read. (Both of these things cannot be said about the huge pregnancy guide bibles on the market -in my opinion.)

Will be saving to reference for the rest of my pregnancy & beyond as there is so much helpful info in here I highlighted! Thank you for writing this book in a way that meant I actually wanted to read it!!

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CariGuittard
The ONLY Pregnancy Book You Will Ever Need
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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This book, like parenthood, changes everything. After having purchased and scoured every pregnancy book out there THIS one is the one I wish I'd had in hand for both of my pregnancies. And this is the book I will gift and reference to every prospective and expectant parents I meet from here on out.

I write this after having read this book in its entirity while being house bound mid potty training my 3 yo. It was a refreshing read and Leslie's approach is so real, raw and relatable I found myself reliving so many moments through her eyes and honoring how far I'd come with my own little ones. When you are in the thick of battle with a toddler it is hard to keep perspective most days on whether you are coming or going.

This book is such an awesome up to date collection of insights and essential information, I reccomend it for first, second and third timers (and onwards if you continue) as a refresher. There are so many elements I would have read and reread throughout my pregnancies had I had this in hand.

I also had the privilege while pregnant of researching these topics and working with the legendary neonatal nurse and birth prep coach Sarah McMoyler founder of The McMoyler Method. Sarah's classes, books and online prep were a godsend if you were lucky enough to get in. Her approach much like Leslie's was always Happy Healthy Baby and Mom no matter how you get there. Sarah passed away far too young just after my son was born 3 yrs ago and I think were she alive today she would love this book and utilize it in her training curriculim.

So much of the content in Bumpin cuts through all the BS, removes judgement about whats right, wrong, perfect, etc and just gives you what's essential. It also underscores one of the scariest and most important lessons of pregnancy and parenthood....learning to let go (we can't control everything) and trusting our instinct.

Now I just hope Leslie will write a followup to this called Thumpin: Surving and Thriving the Toddler Years because that is a whole other rollercoaster I've yet to see anyone properly prepare parents for and that help I could use right now! Grateful though for this work, it is so so important for parents to be to feel empowered and informed, not overwhelmed by the sea of information and the tyranny of Dr. Google.

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KL112
Not great after first trimester
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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If you are thinking about trying to get pregnant, or just found out you are pregnant, this book would be great for you! If you are already in your second trimester or beyond, it’s probably not worth it. I am starting my second trimester, so I knew the first trimester stuff wouldn’t be that useful to me, but the book actually starts at “Trimester Zero”, when you are just thinking about starting to try, so nearly half of the book was pretty useless to me. What I like: The book is simple, informative and easy to reference. I like the charts by trimester that explain symptoms and solutions. I like the chapter called, “What Do I Actually Need to Buy?”, and the few pages on signs of labor. But overall, google would have provided me the same information for free.
So again, if you are thinking about, or have just started your pregnancy journey, definitely get this book! If your a bit further along, You probably don’t need this.

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Abbie
So helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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I love this book. It contains so much helpful information in an easy to read format. I love the checklists at the end of the chapters. The practical, down-to-earth advice is awesome as well. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to become pregnant!

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QRM
Great book for first time mom
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
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Informational and easy to read book on pregnancy for first time moms. Details on conceiving, each trimester of pregnancy, and labor/delivery.

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Nice book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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As a first time expecting mom, I bought many books from many point of views. This book has a great blend of scientific/studied information and personal experiences. It was a very easy book to read and understand. I would recommend it to others!

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Informative, But Not Very Helpful?
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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Came to this after Expecting Better, which was very informative. If this is the one and only pregnancy book you’ll read, maybe it will be helpful. But if you have a basic understanding of conception, pregnancy, and birth, it’s maybe not a valuable read. The book is well written, if not a little chatty. Overall just not for me.

My main qualm was the somewhat random formatting of the book. One paragraph was about common symptoms of pregnancy, followed by two paragraphs for partners about communication (which is repeated later on), and then a graph of when symptoms may appear. It kind of messes with the flow IMO.

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Elena
great book, read it front to back and love all the checklists
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2025
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great book, read it front to back and love all the checklists
highly recommend
especially if you are over the age of 35 or have had any complications getting pregnant / miscarriage
lots of great positive info without being too science like. Enjoyed it alot and even laughed a few times.

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Maria Alejandra Castro
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Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2024
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Very useful information shared by the author in this book. I have been reading this during my first pregnancy and it is one of the pregnancy reads I have enjoyed the most and have been looking forward to the next chapters. The insights shared by the author are complimentary but not a repetition of what I already discuss with my provider. Recommended.

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Miss L
Comprehensive & easy to follow pregnancy book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2020
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I have a few pregnancy books but this is my favourite by far, for several reasons. Not only does it cover so much more than other books, but it's really easy to dip in and out of according to what you're looking for at a particular stage of the pregnancy process. I found it especially helpful that Bumpin' covers the trimesters before and after the actual gestational period - the author calls these trimester 0-5 instead of just looking at the traditional 3. I also thought that despite the generally light and fun tone of the book, Leslie does an outstanding job of discussing sensitive topics such as infertility, baby loss and postpartum depression. An easy, data-driven read which is, as it says, a modern guide to pregnancy. It feels very much more up to date and relevant than other popular pregnancy books which I own. Highly recommended!

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Nicole Archer
Easy to read! Great for someone who can’t focus well
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2023
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I find it difficult concentrating, especially when it comes to reading. this book is very beginner friendly. Very informative, easy read. I learned a lot about each trimester and feel more confident for my first pregnancy! Would recommend

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Skye Nguyen
Great book for new mom
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023
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I really enjoy reading this book. As a first time mom, it gives me the idea of how the whole journey looks like and whom I should contact to have more support. The book is not about "what should you do in this trimester", it's more about preparation for what's next, which is the exact reason why every mother-to-be should have this book as soon as they can.

While I love the book (and don't think I should purchase another one), I still wish it would have information of tools or advices to help pregnant women reduce morning sickness or late night backpain during their pregnancy. Leslie did mention somewhere in the book about having extra pillows to support your back at night, but I feel like I would love to have more information that could help pregnancy sound more enjoyable and excited.

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Great book for new mom

Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2023
I really enjoy reading this book. As a first time mom, it gives me the idea of how the whole journey looks like and whom I should contact to have more support. The book is not about "what should you do in this trimester", it's more about preparation for what's next, which is the exact reason why every mother-to-be should have this book as soon as they can.

While I love the book (and don't think I should purchase another one), I still wish it would have information of tools or advices to help pregnant women reduce morning sickness or late night backpain during their pregnancy. Leslie did mention somewhere in the book about having extra pillows to support your back at night, but I feel like I would love to have more information that could help pregnancy sound more enjoyable and excited.

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