Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy (2005, Paperback)

Growing up in the era where Jenny McCarthy was on Singled Out, and was the only famed femme who didn't care about passing gas, but really flaunted it, this book seemed like it would be hilarious! The introduction was pretty typical for her style... Then the book just seems to take a left turn, it was pretty jumpy on each topic, and to me, it was MORE blatently honest than the Jenny McCarthy that I remember. If you're a woman looking for a book about how to handle things during pregnancy, this book is NOT for you unless you want to know what "crazy" is for a pregnant woman. There were things in the book that talk about how she had morning sickness for the duration of the entire pregnancy, without stating that this is not the case for all women, nor do all women become the mean-cold hearted mood swingers (it does happen, but NOT all women go through this, and that wasn't stated). This is all about Jenny McCarthy and HER pregnancy, and ONLY her pregnancy, more of a pregnancy autobiography, not really one that could help you out unless you are just like her. Still a good read, unless you can visualize medical procedures, and get queezy easily.

I enjoyed reading this book for the funny way she expressed what happened during her pregnancy. Chances are if you have been pregnant before, none of it will shock you, and you aren't likely to learn anything in this book. It is basically one woman's pregnancy story, not to be confused with one of those "all of the things your frinds never told you about pregnancy" books. Pick it up anyway, it's light reading, it's fun, and if it's your first pregnancy you might take away a piece of knowledge about what to expect. It's only like 150 pages, you can read it in one sitting. Happy reading, enjoy the laugh.

I love this book! My husband and I are getting ready to start trying for children. I have bought several books of reference on the subject and this is probably my favorite! Jenny McCarthy really puts things into laymen terms and is completely hysterical! It is also comforting to know that an American sex symbol gets fat, gets stretch marks, and feels self conscience just like the rest of us. I would certainly recommend this book to any expecting mothers and fathers, as well as anybody else who has children in there lives. It is a wonderful look at the pains and joys of child bearing.

I actually bought this book for my best friend who is pregnant with her first child. I really wanted her to read a book that really lays it on the line and made her laugh. She has bought EVERY book on pregnance except this one.
Jenny McCarthy is straight forward and a little vulgar...but the realness of the book makes it easily identifiable with any pregnant person. I hate to read and I couldn't put it down. My cheecks hurt from smiling so much.
I also recomend "Baby Laughs."

Jenny McCarthy tells it like it is in this no bull book about pregnancy and childbirth. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting (minus the pregnancy pee breaks!) because I could not put it down! I laughed so hard at the realized comical aspects of an otherwise serious time in one's life....Pregnancy. Pregnant? You must read this book! Know someone who is? Buy it for them!