The Hot Mom to Be Handbook

In the midst of the excitement and happiness of expecting a child, the unanswered questions of impending Motherhood can also make it feel incredibly daunting to first-time Moms. What’s an expecting Mom to do? If conflicting advice from friends and relatives leaves you feeling even more anxious than assured, take a deep breath and flip through The Hot Mom to Be Handbook, a hip and honest book about the ins and outs of Motherhood.

Written by Jessica Denay, a top blogger and Mom lifestyle expert, The Hot Mom to Be Handbook offers advice on topics ranging from baby showers to healthy eating to trends in baby gear for both Moms and Dads. Denay doesn’t shy away from more ‘hush-hush’ topics like how to deal with piercings when breastfeeding and finding a nursing bra that doesn’t sacrifice style for comfort. Writing with candor and wit, Denay tells readers about the key qualities possessed by a “hot mom”- a woman who is “confident, empowered, embraces motherhood without giving up her sense of self,” and reminds every woman that she too can be a Hot Mom.

Here’s what MotherTalk book reviewers are saying about The Hot Mom to Be Handbook:

Cuddle Cottage says: “I had piles of pregnancy books but what I needed was one easy-to-read book with punchy, bite-sized bits of valuable info: The Hot Mom to Be Handbook delivers exactly this. Author Jessica Denay addresses a host of pregnancy topics, including the right way to tell your boss you’re pregnant, how to deal with those legendary pregnancy mood swings, and keeping the spark in your relationship even when you feel like baby hippo.”

Just Another New Blog says: “The Hot Mom to Be Handbook is sure to educate, entertain, and inform moms and dads-to-be. Even experienced parents can find interesting material and get a chuckle or two from reading this book. I am looking forward to the next installment in the Hot Mom series!”

Diary of a Stay at Home Mom says: “I love that the Chapters are not too long but they are long enough to be filled with great ideas and resources, but it’s also pretty funny. The author is hilarious and she keeps things fun which makes for a breeze to read, I didn’t want to put it down.”

SAHM Reviews says: “What I appreciated most about this book was the overall message Denay is sending to pregnant women, which is that ALL pregnant women are “Hot Moms.” She really encourages the reader to feel good and confident about themselves, their bodies, and their decisions in life…and who DOESN’T want to hear how great they are every once in a while?!”

Motherhood Moment says: “I loved the humor throughout the book. There were little blurbs written by people such as Stephanie Blum, comedian and Jack Paper, DJ. The author herself uses a very conversational, familiar tone that makes it easy to read. It’s informative without sounding pretentious. My favorite features were the “Bump on a Budget” and “Eco-Minded Mama” sections, where they highlighted budget- and eco-friendly options.”

The Twinners Reviews & Giveaways says: “I was hooked on this book from the first page! In each chapter (there are nine – one for each month of pregnancy), there are different sections to help Hot moms-to-be with that month’s pressing topics.”

A Bookish Life says: “I spent the week or two before Baby Wes came reading The Hot Mom to Be Handbook: Look and Feel Great from Bump to Baby by Jessica Denay. Though I was already past almost all the months and stages of pregnancy discussed in the book , there were tips, tricks, and a pleasing amount of amusing anecdotes to adequately distract me from my swollen ankles and aching back.”

Suburban Turmoil Reviews says: “This book is filled with tongue-in-cheek dishing on the often ugly truths of pregnancy, hilarious first-person accounts from women who’ve experienced pregnancy themselves, and fantastic advice on how to handle everything that might befall you while with child, from farting in public (blame it on the dog!) to the logic of registering for postpartum massage sessions instead of a pack-and-play. Genius!”

From One Mommy to Another says: “The Hot Mom to Be Handbook is an easy read that is written in a way that allows readers to read a lot or just a bit, depending on what life permits.  The candid conversation is fun and positive; the message of love for a child and family is always paramount.   Moms will leave The Hot Mom to Be Handbook with a smile on their face and truly will be better prepared – and aware – than they were prior to reading.”

O Mama Reviews says: “I could not put this book down and could not stop laugh-out-louding  while reading this book. I would stop often to share a fun fact or funny too-common-in-our-house situation with my husband.  In short: this book is much more fun and practical to read than the typical pregnancy book. It has something for everyone, whether you were waiting for the perfect day to pee on the stick or the positive line shocked you and you aren’t so excited about this new change in life.”

The Morrey, The Merrier! says: “There was a section about how important it is to keep your relationship a priority and since this is something I talk about in classes, I really appreciated it being included in the book. Having a baby can definitely be overwhelming and puts new pressures on both parents but if you are prepared and have a plan in mind for how to keep the two of you a focus, it’s much easier.”

Bee in the Bonnet says: “I would highly recommend this book as a fun gift for the mom-to-be in your life, or for yourself if you are pregnant and looking for suggestions of fun or helpful or just plain interesting things to consider during your pregnancy. It is a great compliment to all of those other, more basic, “here’s what happens to you during pregnancy” books you might already have.”

Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.