Making the cut: choosing 40 great pregnancy books

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Recommended Reading for Pregnancy Week 21

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

by: Ina May Gaskin
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Parents-to-be interested in educating themselves regarding alternate birthing methods. This book is a classic reference for natural childbirth and women reclaiming their pregnant bodies and the birthing process.
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posted 26th Jun '08
Mary Moon wrote:
I wound up accidentally delivering my daughter at home, sans midwife, and I couldn't have done it if I hadn't read everything INa May has written.I should clarify;I wouldn't have had a graceful unattended birth.Because of her inspiration, my husband and I remained calm and delivered quietly and gently.She reminds women that birth is athletic and challenging and that we are warriors up to the challenge.The pain is informative, not unbearable, and it guides us through the process as the baby takes its journey.The only crying came from our daughter as she took her first breath!I could hear Ina May in my head,cheering our family on.PLEASE do yourself a favor and read everything you can by her, regardless of your birth plans or previous experience.She will inspire you!
 
posted 1st Apr '08
Ethan's Mom wrote:
I too read Ina May's Guide before the birth of my first child. I swear by the book, as it played a major part in preparing me for the natural childbirth that a lot of people said I wouldn't have the will power for. Reading about other women's experiences and the reinforced message that a woman's body is created for this task were very reassuring. This is a must read for anyone planning to give birth - even if an epidural is anticipated.
 
posted 29th Feb '08
This book is great for anyone who wants to experience natural childbirth. Even if you don't want to have the baby natural its still a very informative book. It gives great stories of women who had their babies at home or in the birthing center without medication. With me being a first time mom it has opened my eyes to fact that childbirth is something we should be celebrating instead of fearing what our bodies are made to do naturally
 
posted 4th Oct '07
bren wrote:
i'm planning a homebirth with a midwife and i loved this book. 'spiritual midwifery' is also a great read. to kally-i think the important thing to remember is regardless of how your baby gets here (homebirth, hospital, backseat of a car, epidural, all natural, c-section), the birth process is our moment to touch the hand of god. in any form, it is a miracle.
 
posted 4th Sep '07
Kally wrote:
My mid-wife is a very huge fan of Ina May---she even goes to Ina May siminars. Unfortunately,I have to have a c-section (I have a fused pelvis). I wish there were more books on spiritual ways to approach a c-section. 10% of the population that has a c-section medically NEED a c-section--- maybe Ina May could cover more of this.
 
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