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McCarthy, 1994 Playmate of the Year, actress (Scream 3; Baywatch; etc.) and former host of MTV's Singled Out, gave birth to her first child in 2002. Her pregnancy wasn't pretty—and she wants to tell readers all about it. At the outset, she tells them, "If you bought this book, you are already aware of my frankness when it comes to certain things—anatomy and bodily functions among them. If someone gave this book to you as a gift and you've never heard of me, apologies to you!" She goes on to recount the nitty-gritty of pregnancy in all its gory detail, covering morning sickness, hormonal rage, cravings, hemorrhoids, "engorged" breasts, gas, hot flashes, fainting spells, weight gain, acne, water retention and, finally, labor. McCarthy is undeniably crass but funny, and her candor and self-deprecation are refreshing. Each brief, chatty chapter focuses on a different—and awful—facet of pregnancy, with McCarthy relating personal anecdotes and usually winding down by reassuring women they're not alone. McCarthy's tales are, for the most part, a hoot, though they may offend more uptight readers. For example, in the beginning of McCarthy's pregnancy, she was constipated, so she visited a specialist. In the waiting room, the assistant called her name, and "everyone... looked up in surprise, and I knew what they were thinking: 'Jenny McCarthy has butt hole problems?' I was so embarrassed, until I realized that they had no right to be smirking: Those assholes were also there because of their own assholes. I felt better already."
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McCarthy applies her in-your-face manner and blue humor to the subject of pregnancy and childbirth in this little piece of fun. The former Playboy centerfold and all-around bad girl recounts her journey to motherhood with utter abandon, discussing topics that those other wholesome books tend to treat too gently, such as enemas, pubic hair growth, and sex in the ninth month. What's noble about this book (yes, noble) is that women who find these topics too embarrassing to bring up now have a place to read about them in a frank and open discussion.^B After all, they're as real as morning sickness, and McCarthy treats them with a candor that borders on crude but that is refreshing, and, ultimately, necessary. Not to mention funny. Like a gossipy girlfriend, McCarthy brings you in and makes you laugh; there's a certain comfort in knowing that even a sex symbol gets stretch marks and balloons to 200 pounds during pregnancy. A must-have for any childbirth collection. An aggressive marketing campaign suggests libraries ought to stock up. Mary Frances Wilkens
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (December 12, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738210072
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738210070
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (463 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #602 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Though as a warning we were always told that getting pregnant was an easy thing to do, most of you know that trying to get pregnant can be a grind-not always nearly as easy as they told you back in sex ed. Read the first page
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny!!!, June 30, 2009
By Heidi Dexter (Sunny Florida) - See all my reviews
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There are a lot of pregnancy books out there that just, in my option, want to just give you the facts, overlooking the fact that pregnant women need to laugh a little, too. Well, thankfully, there is Belly Laughs and while it is filled with the trials and tribulations of pregnancy, Ms. Mccarthy never fails to poke a little fun at it, too, and at herself. It's just a great read all pregnant women should read. I also liked and would suggest Really Pregnant! Confessions of a New Mom-To-Be or Why I Couldn't Stop Eating Brownies.

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98 of 129 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is hilarious!!!!, April 6, 2005
By S. M. Anderson "sma331" (Lithia Springs, GA) - See all my reviews
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I'm not expecting, but one of my best friends is expecting her first child. My coworker brought this book into work, and she said we had to read this book. I had tears running down my face. This book is a quick read and you can finish it easy in 1 - 2 days. This book takes a light hearted look at pregnancy. Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, but it was fun to read her frank and funny views on gas, the belly expanding, and the all so quiet topic of pooping on the delivery table. There were so many moments when I laughed out loud and had to look around to make sure no one was looking at me all strange.

Some of her other funny stories includes; craving mustard, when she hated mustard. Jenny liking mumus because nothing else fit. Jenny having strange dreams while pregnant. Dealing with hemorrhoids, weighing her breast. Her trying to keep her boobs from hanging off the sides of the mattress due to their size. Surrender to the maternity bra. A pregnant woman's fart can truly bring a man to his knees. I had to find tissue after reading that line. I had so many laughing tears running down my face. The different changes the body go through. Crying for no reason due to hormonal changes, and pregnancy stupids. Skin changes, pregnant head, bad headaches and wanting to saw the head off. Premature labor. Hating skinny women. How she panicked when the epidural wore off and her concerns was still "Am I pooping on the table." Don't make a pregnant woman want to pee.

This book is not meant to be a pregnancy guide, it's meant to take a light hearted comical look at going through the pregnancy experience. I mean the book is after all called Belly Laughs. If you are expecting this book to have some new insight on pregnancy then you will be mistaken. If you have a great sense of humor you will find yourself enjoying this book a lot.

This book will make you laugh and laugh some more. I bought a copy for my best friend, and she loved it. This book is hilarious!!!!!!!!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Whole Truth About Pregnancy: A Must for 1st Timers!, June 24, 2004
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This is a great book for anyone to read - whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive or thinking about trying to conceive! It's funny, it's frank, and very easy/quick to read.

This book is absolutely hilarious!!!! I wasn't a huge Jenny McCarthy fan, but this book has made me a fan! She talks a lot about all the "unmentionables" that happen to you and your body during pregnancy in a frank and funny way - stuff you would never ask/tell anyone about other than your closest girfriends, and maybe your doctor. I think I laughed at least once on every single page!

It's less than two-hundred pages and is very easy/quick reading...I read it in a night and I am not a fast reader! I'm actually going to make my husband read it, because I think it will really help him gain some insight into what we women go through.....there are also some "things to remember" for your husband (to post on the refrigerator) at the end....awesome!

It's scary and funny at the same time. Definitely one of my favorite pregnancy books!
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4.0 out of 5 stars a good laugh
I thought this book was quite entertaining. I plan to pass along my copy or buy one for any pregnant friend! Read more
Published 5 hours ago by R. Maune

5.0 out of 5 stars No word spared
My wife (yes, I am Mandi Girl's husband) bought this books upon her friend's recommendation and I read it too. Jenny McCarthy did not spare any word in her book. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mandi Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
This book is a wonderful read for first time pregnancy, women thinking about getting pregnant- or any woman that has been pregnant- Really a pleasure to read
Published 7 days ago by Lisa Brand

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funnny!
This book takes an honest look at pregnancy with plenty of humor thrown in. I felt like Jenny was a friend telling me the points on being preggers that no one else would. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Susie Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars This seller proved to be a winner
I ordered a book for my daughter and I received it in the time promised in better shape than it was described. Thanks, she loves the book. Read more
Published 15 days ago by M. J. Jung

5.0 out of 5 stars scary truth
While I was disappointed at how short each section was it was also enough to scare the sh@* out of me as we are just now starting to plan for a baby. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Debra

2.0 out of 5 stars Over the top
I like Jenny McCarthy and was looking forward to reading this book. However, I was disappointed that she portrayed herself as a total mess. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Linda M.

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Okay...to me it wasn't funny but an easy read
The only part I thought was funny was the last two pages written for the baby daddy (my husband). The rest is not typical of a baby book as far as the writing goes - written to be... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Anastasia Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars Great laugh for those expecting
I read this book during my 7 month of pregnancy and laughed so much. I almost wished I had read it earlier in my pregnancy, but it was nice to look back and compare her... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephanie Macdonald

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to inform you AND make you LAUGH!
If ever there was a book that could make pregnancy something you can have a good laugh over, this is that book! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dollyheart

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