For the woman who feels like an outcast because she isn’t particularly enjoying her pregnancy, “Pregnancy Sucks: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You Miserable” is the book for you. Despite the title’s negative tone, Joanne Kimes’ book doesn’t put pregnancy in a negative light, nor does it discount from the fact that childbearing is a precious gift. Instead, it assures readers that, yes, pregnancy can suck, but in the end, it’s worth the trouble.

Oftentimes when a woman is pregnant, people around her imply that she shouldn’t feel as bad as she does, as if her morning sickness, cramps, backaches and constipation are not as uncomfortable as she deems them to be. With sensitive reassurance and a refreshing sense of humor, Kimes uses personal experience and advice from fellow mothers to tell you that you don’t have to be thrilled about the possibility of an episiotomy. You don’t have to be excited about taking 15 bathroom breaks a day. And while the happiness that comes from seeing your beautiful bundle of joy for the first time will eventually outweigh the negative aspects of your pregnancy, “Pregnancy Sucks” reminds you that it’s okay to think so.

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