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
