These are just a few examples of books, that Birthing Mothers Doula Services can recommend expectant parents read.
Birthing Mothers Doula Services by no means indorses any of the books. All I can hope is that you find power, strength and support in one or more of these books and that you find it helpful to you and your family.
This site is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personal medical advice, attention, diagnosis or treatment. If you are concerned about your health or your baby's health, please consult your family's health care provider immediately.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Author: Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Anne Keppler
Covers all aspects of pregnancy, includes charts, illustration and photographs. Covers various options in childbirth presented with pros and cons of each.
Birthing From Within: Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation
Author: Rob Horowitz, Pam England
A holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event, but as an act of self discovery.
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
Author: Henci Goer
The newest procedures. The latest information. The complete rundown on modern pregnancy and childbirth...for women who want the facts.
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth
Author: Sheila Kitzinger
A guide to pregnancy and childbirth, provides information women need to make decisions about prenatal tests, pain control and how and where to give birth.
Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions
Author: Barbara Harper
Outlines the elements of gentle birthing; birthing centers, birth attendants, water birth, home birth and hospital birth. It lays out the spectrum of alternatives available to women, informing and empowering them to make their own choices.
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between
Author: Ann Douglas
Authoritative reference volume that covers everything from important nutrients during pregnancy to pain relief during labour, high-risk pregnancy and the best and worst baby products.
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Author: Ina May Gaskin
What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience.
An Easier Childbirth: A Mother's Guide for Birthing Normally.
Author: Gayle Peterson
Nationally recognized leader in the field of perinatal psychology, prepares the mother-to-be for the most positive experience possible, utilizing a childbirth preparation method based on medical research that shows emotional factors to be important in a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
First Meals
Author: Annabel Karmel
Fast, healthy, and fun foods for infants and toddlers. From first purees to scrumptious lunch boxes, this new Canadian edition includes over 200 tasty and healthy recipes, all of which have been tested on a panel of babies, toddlers and young children. Nutritional breakdown of recipes is included.
If you know of any other reading material that should be recommended, feel free to email me! I'd love to share it with everyone!