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There are lots of wonderful books about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. How do you choose what to read? This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it required reading for a successful birth. It is a compliation of some of our favorite books, to help you narrow down your search. Enjoy!

Having a Baby, Naturally by Peggy O’Mara

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International

The Water Birth Handbook by Dr Roger Lichy and Eileen Herzberg

Birth Reborn by Michel Odent

Birth As an American Rite of Passage by Robbie E Davis-Floyd

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

A Good Birth, A Safe Birth by Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger

Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Birthing from Within, Pam England, CNM

Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper

Special Delivery: The Complete Guide to lnformed Birth by Rahima Baldwin

The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth by William Sears, Martha Sears

The Pregnancy Book by William Sears, M artha Sears

Active Birth by Janet Balaskas

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon

Vegetarian Pregnancy: The Definitive Nutritional Guide to Having a Healthy Baby by Sharon K. Yntema

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing by Christiane Northrup

Mother Massage: A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy by Elaine Stillerman

Bestfeeding by Mary Renfrew

Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins

The Transition to Parenthood by J Belsky  and J. Kelly

When Partners become Parents: The Big Life Change for Couples by Cowan and Cowan

When Two Become Three: Nurturing Your Marriage After Baby Arrives by M.E. Crawford

The Birth of a Mother: How the Motherhood Experiences Changes You Forever by D Stern and N Bruschweiler-Stern

The Baby Book by Dr Sears