Milk It: How to Get More Than a Baby out of the Next Nine Months

Being a mother means sacrifice and selflessness but being pregnant? From securing a seat on a crowded bus to finagling a lucrative baby shower, Milk It provides the smart and savvy mom-to-be with strategies for making the most of her bump. Techniques for upgrading to a better table in a restaurant, snagging the last donut, and napping at work without getting caught are all outlined in satisfying detail. Sly tips abound for subverting persistent tummy-touchers and doctors who are unsympathetic to stretch marks. Kate Hodson's delightfully dry British wit pairs with bold drawings to make Milk It the essential guide for nine months of rewards.

Kate Hodson, from England by way of Scotland and South Africa, lives in Berkeley, California, where she enjoys the perks of motherhood courtesy of her daughters, Phoebe and Molly.

Toronto-based Alanna Cavanagh's illustrations have appeared internationally for such clients as Bon Appétit and the Chicago Tribune.