Hot Mama: How to Have a Babe and Be a Babe

by Karen Salmansohn, Trisha Krauss (Illustrations)

Weve all heard about the aches and pains of pregnancy, but what about the luscious hair, radiant skin, and sexy (yes, sexy!) body of the proud mother-to-be? Best-selling author Karen Salmansohn celebrates the sweeter side of pregnancy in Hot Mama and inspires women to look great, feel fabulous, have fun, and show it off! Chapters on healthful eating, bodacious beauty, mental and physical health, and sassy style teach mamas-to-be how to nurture both the baby and hot mama within. With 65 playful illustrations and a section devoted to recapturing your hot-mama-hood after the big day, this is the shower gift that will get read aloud and cheered.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

120 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

About the author

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling author (with 2 million books and courses sold), leading behavioral change expert, and columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today, as well as the founder of the popular personal development site NotSalmon.com, which has a vibrant community of 1.5 million followers. Her most recent book is "Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out." She’s been sparking transformations in individuals and companies for a few decades and is passionate about digging deep and finding fascinating insights, tools, and studies from all areas of life, including psychology, Eastern and Western philosophy, neuroscience, quantum physics, and more.

She began writing “self-help for people who wouldn’t be caught dead doing self help” in 1999 with the bestseller How To Be Happy Dammit—the very first personal development book of its kind to have a feisty title, edgy humor, and stylish interior design, which paved the way for self-help authors to write irreverent personal development books. Since then, she’s written many bestsellers, including The Bounce Back Book and Think Happy. Now she’s excited to pioneer the mortality awareness movement by illuminating life’s most avoided conversation—death—and reminding others to live more bravely.

Reviews

[Erin Shea Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was one monster cliche. I can do without one more book that "Hey girlfriend's" me into oblivion. We get it, everyone. Pregnant ladies today are not Your Mom's Pregnant Lady. I would just like books trying to make that case not speak to me as though I have the IQ of a Real Housewife.

[Genia Albre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, beautiful and fun read when you may not feel the most beautiful and fun. :)

[Laura Chase · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and light. :) Any book that tells me to go get my feet massaged and go shopping is fine by me!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A silly little must-have for any expectant mom!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little book my sister-in-law sent me for my pregnancy. It was more art than advice of any kind but it was a lovely little read to get me excited about being pregnant.

[Kristie J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute, fun book about how to treat yourself well during pregnancy. Can be read in one sitting.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something I recommended for my friend M who is currently 10 weeks preggers. A definite must-read for those expecting a baby.

[Mbuki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read! Who says you can't look good when you're expecting! Loved reading this book!