2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

Highly recommend listening to this book if you are able. On Spotify and probably other platforms, it is read by the author, Jen Hamilton, and she does an amazing job! It is a perfect book at any stage of your life but even more so if you or someone you care about are in your third trimester. I’ve tried listening to so many other pregnancy books that have honestly sucked so much that I did not finish reading. This is better than all of them! So if you only have time for one book, pick this one! Also, Jen is so funny and relatable. So if you are sad about finishing this book, you can go watch her videos!

2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

I’m past my baby having days, but adore Jen Hamiliton, so still thoroughly enjoyed this audio book with her humor and stories sprinkled in.

2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

Such a quick read and informative going into labor and delivery soon! I'm so glad I got a chance to read it before my little one tries to make her debut!

2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

Definitely recommend the audio version narrated by Jen. She shares a lot of good information and the stories she shares are heartfelt, will make you laugh or cry.

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

A MUST read for any expecting parent. Even if you’ve had a baby before! Also, so much to be learned by nurses of any kind, on supporting your patient through a hard time and just being a friend to them. Love that she keeps it all evidence-based!

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

So, so good. As a birthworker, Birth Vibes is undoubtedly a resource I’ll be recommending to my clients — I even tabbed my own copy so pregnant clients can reference my favorite parts! Jen does a beautiful job of explaining labor and delivery lingo & care perspectives in an accessible way. Birth Vibes is perfect for both first-time parents and those on their second or third rodeo, looking to make sense of their prior births or feel more prepared for their next one.As a mother who has experienced birth trauma, this book was a really healing and validating read. If I would’ve read this book while 18-years-old and pregnant with my first baby, I would have perceived my traumatic birth in an entirely different, more positive light. Needless to say, experiencing a shoulder dystocia that wasn’t explained or debriefed with me rocked my world. It is so reassuring to know that with reading even just a little of this book, millions of people will know that it’s actually okay to ask questions about what happened to them. Jen doesn’t shy away from the fact that birth trauma often originates from the way we’re treated and spoken to during the experience. She provides tangible ways for patients to be an active participant in their care, and I couldn’t love it more! Truly a five-star book and fabulous resource for those who are expecting, working with pregnant folks, or looking to better understand their own hospital birth experience. 💕

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

Anyone pregnant, planning on getting pregnant, wanting to support someone that is pregnant or working in healthcare should read this book (or if you’re friends/ family of an l&d healthcare provider, and want to better understand their job) it’s an honor and a joy to work alongside Jen. This book put words to so many of my thoughts. Love love love❤️

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

Highly recommend to anyone having their first, second, third, etc etc.

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

I loved this book and will definitely be recommending to any pregnant people I know from here on out. Jen, I need you to write books about any and all other things you know about and learn other things to write more books. I absolutely love the writing style of the book to educate us, and the humor also makes the book so engaging.

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

Pregnancy and pregnancy related complications are a big trigger warning for this book.There’s so much useful information in here that I have to get the physical copy because I’m not going to remember all of this come November okay. And that epilogue made me cry and then the epilogues epilogue made me laugh, her stories are so funny, and so entertaining.Definitely recommend to expecting parents, whether it’s your first or second or whatever number you’re on now.

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000Z

Don’t be surprised when I quit my job and start advertising my doula services in the next few years! 😅Being a doula has called to me since I was 21 and now at 31 everything I learn and hear about birth further affirms this deep desire. Of the handful of birth related books I’ve read out of pure curiosity, this one is top notch - it’s so approachable, doesn’t feel like reading a text book and is laugh out loud funny at times, while still giving really detailed and informative explanations of all things birth. Thank you Jen for helping women feel empowered to learn about their bodies, advocate for the best birth plan for them and how to pivot when the situation warrants it.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

Love Jen Hamilton. Loved this book. Highly recommend for anyone pregnant or who has given birth 🤰

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

This book was incredibly well written and informative, while remaining approachable, understandable, and sprinkled with humor and emotion. I learned, I laughed, I cried. And I took a few one liners to use at work. Jen, as a fellow nurse, you impress me so much. I will be rereading and using this as a reference going forward.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I have never been pregnant and never will be pregnant but I preordered this book as soon as it was available!This is a great resource not just for expectant moms but also their support people.Jen provides some great medical information but in a relatable conversational tone.She includes a number of possible scenarios to encourage discussion with support people and care personnel prior to the labor experience. I think she does a great job of facing possible issues head-on without unnecessarily dwelling on the what-ifs.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I was so happy to get to read this while pregnant with my second baby. Jen's humor and wit along with her knowledge and understanding collide for a fantastic window into modern birth experience. A fun read whether you're pregnant or not, but also a great resource for anyone looking for honest information on what to expect if you show up "nipples in the wind"

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

Heartfelt and Informative ReadI got to finish this book the week I was scheduled to be induced. I held off on the last chapter until after I was home with my sweet baby. I enjoyed this book so much and found it helped prepare me for what to expect. I even told my L&D nurse about it!

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I laughed, I cried, I felt validated for my experiences! I listened to the audiobook, which was recorded by Jen herself, and absolutely loved it!

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I don't have kids yet but it was super informative and easy to understand. I also loved that she did her own audio for the audio book version, giving it extra character and silliness.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

This was such an empowering book about birth and what to expect about being pregnant and giving birth. I wish I could have read this book before having my first baby. It was full of so much great advice and spelled out a lot of the big and “scary” question marks about birth in general. I love Jen Hamilton’s tone and humor even while discussing hard and intense topics in this book.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

My days of pregnancy and birth are in the past, but I still chose to listen to this book as I'm a big fan of Jen Hamilton. Plus, being a NICU nurse I figured there would be information I could learn that could benefit my patients and families (and I was not wrong). Highly recommend this book to anyone expecting. Tons of great information told in a straightforward yet sometimes comical matter, because when isn't dealing with birthing humans a little awkward?!

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I have to admit I did skip over some sections that were very much for currently pregnant people (not me!), like making a birth plan, but this is a 5-star book I wish I would’ve had when I was pregnant and preparing for labor. Even though I’m out of that season I still found this to be so lovely, helpful, funny, and honest. Highly recommend before labor!

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I absolutely loved this. I got the audiobook version so I can listen on my commute to work (as a L&D nurse). I loved listening to Jen tell her stories, tips, tricks and see how she advocates for her patients. I’ll likely get a paper copy of the book in the future as well both to just have for myself, and potentially share with others at work. I’d love if she wrote a second with tips/tricks to build rapport and navigate things even more emotionally/trauma informed practice wise as a nurse. She did an amazing job but I’d love to have even more tips/tricks/examples in my toolkit to help better care for and support my patients. Listening made me wish I could spend a day as her preceptee to just absorb anything she could teach me :)Highly recommend this for anyone pregnant, planning to become pregnant, support people, healthcare providers/nurses/midwives etc. 💕

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

I’ve followed Jen on social media for several years and just absolutely love her silliness, sassiness and, most importantly, her heart. The girl knows how to love like Jesus. I also love Jen for her role as an L&D nurse. As a (very soon to be) new L&D nurse myself I’ve learned a lot about how I can better support my future patients from her. This book is a culmination of all her wisdom and wit about labor and birth and the importance of being properly supported through that. It is a must read for birth workers and anyone who is currently, or has ever been, pregnant. It’s so educational while also being down to earth and palatable for people with no healthcare experience. I really think this book and what it offers can potentially prevent and/or begin to heal birth trauma. I learned so much that I intend to carry with me and implement in my new job. Maybe one day I’ll be half the L&D nurse she is. Eventually, when I’m a midwife, I intend to recommend this book to my pregnant patients to help them prepare for birth.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

Am I going to have another baby? NOPE, but this book was still a great read. It’s like listening to Jen’s TikTok videos—to the point that I considered commenting a few times until remembering that it was an audiobook. It helped me understand some of what happened in my births—from the wonderful one to the traumatic one. Even aside from birth info, she shares knowledge that can be applied to any medical setting—informed consent, rights as a patient, and the boldness to ask questions. I laughed until I cried and I cried.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

As a nurse, and dad who has kids…. THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!! A must read for any new family before getting pregnant.

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

4.5 stars

2026-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

Read this if you:•are a child bearing person (even if you can’t/choose not to)•are a spouse to someone who’s given birth•know someone who’s had a kidOh my heart. I follow Jen on social media and she’s hilarious. Watching her become a mom to chickens, be on the Yellowstone National Park prank tiktok page for her booty, her funny phrases and quick wit make her so comical. I love that she’s also a nurse who’s making it her mission to educate people more on what to expect. She’s a class act. She reads the audiobook and it was chefs kiss. I didn’t expect to ball my eyes out but I did. I’m so glad she wrote this book, she’s helping so many people.

2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z

A great read for new parents and those of us returning to the familiarity of the labor and delivery wing. Jen really pushed for giving as much information as possible and not necessarily give her opinion on some serious topics, which was refreshing!

2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z

Not pregnant and not planning on it any time soon but I really like Jen Hamilton

2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z

Do I have a baby? NoHave I ever been pregnant? No Do I plan on getting pregnant? Also noBut… Did I learn so much from this book? Yes Did I take something away from every chapter? YesDo I feel much more capable to assist a pregnant friend in making informed and empowered decisions about their pregnancy? YesDo I kind of want to be a doula now? Also yesJen, thank you for all of the good you continuously spew into this world. You are a light and gift. I aspire to be more like you every day. Five stars for everything this woman does. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️