Nonnie Talks About Pregnancy and Birth by Mary-Jo Podgurski

Short Summary

Nonnie Talks About Pregnancy and Birth by Mary Jo Podgurski is a warm, detailed, and age-appropriate book that helps older children understand how babies are made and born. Through storytelling, clear explanations, and beautiful inclusivity, it gives kids the facts they’re curious about while normalising different family structures and experiences.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years.

Topics Discussed

Inclusive | Pregnancy & Birthing

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What this book is about

• Nonnie Talks About Pregnancy and Birth is part of Mary Jo Podgurski’s much-loved Nonnie series, known for tackling sensitive topics with empathy, clarity, and warmth.
• The story follows two curious children, Alex and Tamika, who visit Nonnie after learning that two of their aunts are pregnant. Through conversations with Nonnie, they discover how pregnancy and birth work.
• The book explains conception, fertilisation, and IVF in a simple, factual way – helping children understand that there’s more than one way for families to grow.
• It describes the baby’s development from a fertilised egg to birth, including what happens inside the uterus and how the mother’s body changes throughout pregnancy.
• Ultrasounds, hormones, cravings, and even miscarriage are covered with sensitivity and care, helping children understand the physical and emotional sides of pregnancy.
• The birthing process is described clearly and calmly, including hospital births and other birth settings. It also covers breastfeeding, explaining that it’s just one of the natural ways babies are fed.
• The book includes spaces for children to write or draw their thoughts, along with a glossary of key terms to support understanding.
• It celebrates diversity by including different types of families and experiences, showing that every family and every birth is unique.
• Like the rest of the Nonnie series, this book encourages open conversations between children and trusted adults – helping families talk about reproduction and birth without embarrassment or confusion.
• Thoughtful, inclusive, and scientifically accurate, Nonnie Talks About Pregnancy and Birth is an excellent resource for helping kids understand where babies come from and what pregnancy is really like.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath