I had my kids a while a ago, my oldest is 21 and youngest is 15. I walked 3 miles everday in the a.m., if it was hot, walked the mall. While working, walked on my lunch/breaks/afterwork. Was not a real exercise type person. I had no problems at all during pregancy, birth or recovery. As a matter of fact it was that first pregnancy that made me realize I needed to exercise. I don't remember what books I read. I do remember being bombarded with advice from well meaning moms, grandmoms, aunts and just as many childless friends.

My advice read everything, visit your doctor and do what YOU think is best.

One more thing on baby care books, the baby doesn't read the book....