Oh Sis, You're Pregnant!

Oh Sis, You're Pregnant? is a book dedicated to making the notion of pregnancy more understood from a millennial Black mom's point of view. Written by Black Moms Blog founder, Shanicia Boswell, this book is lighthearted and funny but also tackles real issues as it pertains to the stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, motherhood, and how we continue to live our lives as millennial mothers. If you look up most pregnancy guides, the books are not written in a way that truly resonates with today's modern Black mom. In the age of social media, what does announcing your pregnancy look like? What about your infamous mom bloggers, options for labor and delivery, and protective hair styles during labor? Most importantly, how many pregnancy guides specifically focus on topics like the Black maternal birth rate & what it really can look like to be a Black, single mom in America? This book uses cultural context and language to bring forth knowledge in a way that is relatable to a young and modern Black mother. Shanicia Boswell narrates the book with stories from her own experiences through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood as a twenty two year old woman and the lessons she has learned as a mother over the past eight years. Oh Sis, You're Pregnant? is a book that mostly focuses on the common knowledge that mothers should consider when having their first baby but also shares topics that can be beneficial for moms on their second, third, or fourth baby - such as VBAC's, how to plan financially for your impending birth, maintaining your relationship and friendships during motherhood, and how to self advocate for your rights in a world that can already view you as less than. Shanicia Boswell manages to tackle some hard topics and mix them in with her own experiences. She is speaking to an audience that has trusted her for years to share hers and others' birth experiences. She has sought permission to use previously published interviews from her website in her book. This book is not a medical guide and outlines that readers should still consult with their medical care providers before making decisions on their birth including but not related to - natural birthing, pain management, breastfeeding, etc. The estimated word count of Oh Sis, You're Pregnant is between 30,000-40,000 words, rendering between 175-200 pages. It will be complete two months after contract signing. The book may contain photography.