Books

These are some of our favorite books. Find books at your local branch library or add to your collection by clicking on the Amazon.com links below. A portion of your Amazon book purchase will go to CRN's Push for Birth Campaign.

	Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler With over one million copies in print, this newly revised book provides a wealth of information prenatal care, labor and support techniques, newborn care, and post-partum adjustment with a strong emphasis on parental choice.
	Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Discover the proven wisdom that has guided thousands of women through childbirth with more confidence, less pain, and little or no medical intervention. For more information about the midwife and author Ina May, the Farm Midwifery Center, and the Gaskin Maneuver, visit www.inamay.com.
	The Birth Book by William Sears and Martha Sears Visit www.askdrsears.com for additional books about attachment parenting, breastfeeding, vaccines, and more.
	The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin For more information about doula and author Penny Simkin, the Road Map of Labor, the 3 Rs: "Relaxation, Rhythm, and Ritual", and Comfort Measures for Childbirth, visit www.pennysimkin.com.
	The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer For more information about the author and clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies, visit www.hencigoer.com.
	Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper Includes DVD. For more information about author Barbara Harper, Waterbirth International, and easier birth through waterbirth, visit www.waterbirth.org.
	Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon Based on Dr. Robert Bradley's Method of Childbirth, this easy-to-read book offers sound advice on how to prepare physically for labor and what to expect during each of its stages. Visit www.bradleybirth.com for more information.
	Birthing from Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz Based on midwife Pam England's holistic approach to childbirth preparation, this book reclaims childbirth as a rite of passage. Visit www.birthingfromwithin.com for more information.
	Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention & Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Nancy Wainer Cohen and Lois J. Estner Quoted as "the bible of cesarean prevention", this book explores the history of cesarean in the US and offers practical support for VBAC.
	Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know about Depression During Pregnancy by Shaila Kulkarni Misri Dr. Misri challenges the underlying traditions and beliefs surrounding pregnancy and motherhood while exploring how those misconceptions have led to the drastic underdiagnosis and undertreatment of depression during pregnancy.
	Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year: A Guide to Health and Comfort Before and After Your Baby Is Born by Elizabeth Noble This book helps women understand the biomechanics of the entire maternity cycle and the rationale for and against certain exercises. Sound advice is given on common discomforts including back pain, foot pain, incontinence as well as recovery from Cesarean birth.
	Your Amazing Newborn by Marshall Klaus and Phyllis Klaus Dr. Marshall Klaus along with Dr. John Kennell are best known for their research and advocacy relating to bonding and attachment. With Phyllis Klaus, Penny Simkin, and Annie Kennedy, Drs. Klaus and Kennell founded Doulas of North America (DONA).
	The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman For more articles on topics such as latching, sore nipples, adoptive baby, mastitis and more, visit www.drjacknewman.com.
	This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin This book thoroughly examines all aspects of postpartum depression and offers advice and support so that women can best understand and work with their symptoms. To learn more, visit www.postpartumstress.com.
	The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child by Robert W. Sears Visit www.askdrsears.com for additional books about birth, attachment parenting, breastfeeding, and more.
	Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker Founders of Attachment Parenting International, Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker provide a comprehensive overview of attachment theory and current child development research to practical strategies for everyday situations. Visit www.attachmentparenting.org for more information.
	Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation by Becky A. Bailey This book supports parents in dealing more positively with themselves as well as their toddler-to-school-age children, offering specific tools to stop policing and pleading with kids and start being the parents we want to be.
	Raising Children Raising Ourselves: Transforming parent-child relationships from reaction and struggle to freedom, power and joy by Naomi Aldort An insightful and eloquent guide for parents who wish to raise their children with unconditional love and empower them to be self-reliant, expressive, caring and able to form close human connections.
	Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate The book shows how parents can maintain a positive connection with their children to counteract overwhelming peer pressure.
	The Unschooling Unmanual by Nanda Van Gestel et al. This unique booklet offers inspiration and encouragement for seasoned and prospective parents who are considering educating their children at home.