Making the cut: choosing 40 great pregnancy books
Each book listed here has been painstakingly reviewed according to three different criteria: 1) the books current reputation on the market, 2) the value of the information being provided to new and expectant parents, and 3) it's overall readability.
Some of the books are old standards (but newer editions) and some of the books were published last year and touch on topics in new ways that we believe are relevant to modern parents.
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Recommended Reading for Pregnancy Week 21
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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.
lowest new price: $9.03
used from: $7.92
Buy it now!
Good Reading For:
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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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!
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.
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.
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.