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Recommended Reading This list is not meant to be an extensive reading list. It is a list of our favorites to get you started. We encourage you to read and educate yourself as much as possible. We believe the best way to prepare for a natural pregnancy and birth is through education and ownership of the responsibility of yourself, and your baby. If you read no other books I consider the first three to be a must read.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0553381156/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book has quickly become everyones favorite. It is full of up to date information on pregnancy interventions and procedures. Additonally it holds story after story on women who gave birth naturally.
Everything you need to learn about your options in childbirth and to develope your own personal birth plan. There are always choices in childbirth and this book is an excellent source of those choices and how to negotiate them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0897890272/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book was never on my top three in the past but it is now. The reason being is that you are in more danger of an unnecessary cesarean than ever before. Consider this your "bible" of cesarean prevention.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0953096467/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book is an old one, but is for anyone interested in the history of natural childbirth principals. Dr. Grantly Dick-Read is the father of natural childbirth.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0399525173/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book is an excellent read to help prepare you to obtain the information necessary to make informed choices.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0890879346/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link For all parents considering home birth. This is an excellent exploration of creating the birth of your choice. Even if you are not contemplating a home birth this is an excellent resource on how to take responsibility for your pregnancy and birth.
This book covers different options for your place of birth, including a water birth. It also includes one of my favorite birth movies of 6 different births.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0743439635/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link A comprehensive book covering pregnancy, birth, and care of the newborn. Written by the editor of Mothering magazine. This is a great book to get started on the concept of natural childbirth.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0452276594/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link For anyone interested in the Bradley Method. This is a comprehensive book on the techniques taught in the Bradley classes.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0553375563/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This is a great dad book. For any dad wanting to get involved with his partners pregnancy. Written by Dr. Bradley of the Bradley Method of Natural childbirth, focuses on getting dads involved with the birth of their child. A very easy read.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0965987302/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book covers the more spiritual aspects of childbirth and is full of different exercises to help parents get in touch with their bodies and feelings.
A wonderful guide to breastfeeding with over 100 photos. Inclues information on benefits, techniques, feeding multiples, or adopted babies.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1558321179/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link A wonderful resource on combining work with breastfeeding. Covers breastfeeding basics, choosing a pump, pumping, and managing it all while working.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0316778001/ref=sib_dp_pt/002-2826281-4216046#reader-link This book has long been considered the "bible" on caring for your baby. Covers baby care and advocates attachment style parenting.
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