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The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth 169 reviews
Henci Goer, Rhonda Wheeler
Perigee Trade, 1999
Do NOT give birth without reading this!
+ A must-read for all pregnant women!
+ Very well researched
+ Just a good book.
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Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally, Revised Edition 43 reviews
Janet Balaskas
Harvard Common Press, 1992
Very Helpful
+ great book to all mothers to be
+ Very Informative and A Must Read For Pregnancy
+ Practical and reassuring
+ Excellent book
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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)60 reviews
Sheila Kitzinger
Knopf, 2003
19 years and two healthy children later...
+ An Amazing Resource!
hindsight being what it is I would have to say that Sheila's book gave me the courage of my convictions and the reassurance that we are born to do this baby rearing. I spend time on both continents and see very little problem with moms having a little wine or beer while pregnant or nursing~heck, ...
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth 223 reviews
Ina May Gaskin
Bantam, 2003
AWESOME BOOK!!!!!! THE BEST BOOK EVER
+ A must have for expecting mothers
+ This mom-to-be found this book invaluable
+ A Must Read!
+ Great Resource for Positive Birth Stories!
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Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth26 reviews
Suzanne Arms
Celestial Arts, 1994
Eye Opener
+ Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth
+ One of the best books I've ever read!
+ Opens Your Eyes and Makes You Think
+ MUST READ
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The Continuum Concept: In Search Of Happiness Lost (Classics in Human Development)86 reviews
Jean Liedloff
Da Capo Press, 1986
My parenting bible
+ Contimuum Concept
+ A Better Way to Raise a Baby and Beyond
+ Jean Liebloff's Continuum Concept is the best child-rearing book
+ An Amazing Book
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Gentle Birth Choices49 reviews
Barbara Harper
Healing Arts Press, 2005
GREAT book for both moms and dads to be
+ Will appeal to many parents-to-be
+ A must for pregnant women!
+ A must buy
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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)190 reviews
Robert Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
I WISH I HAD GOTTEN IT SOONER!
+ Very informative, well written and organized book
+ great book!
+ Very helpful and neutral
+ A physicians review of "The Vaccine Book"
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The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library)132 reviews
William Sears, Martha Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 1994
a Must Read
+ Excellent Information - a little biased
I read several books throughout my first pregnancy, and found this one to be the most informative. There is a chapter on relaxation during the labor process (how to focus on keeping your muscles relaxed during contractions so your uterus doesn't have to fight against them) that I found to be VERY ...
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Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First32 reviews
Marsden Wagner
University of California Press, 2008
A must read for all!
+ Really enjoyed this book
+ MUST READ for anyone who cares about birth in the US
+ A real eye opener and must read!
+ Should Be Standard Issue
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The VBAC Companion19 reviews
Diana Korte
Harvard Common Press, 1998
I had a successful VBAC b/c of this book...
+ A must-have for anyone hoping for a VBAC
+ A Doula's Perspective
+ A great guide to a successful VBAC!
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Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care49 reviews
Jennifer Block
Da Capo Press, 2008
Scary But Necessary Reading
+ Important
+ A must read for any pregnant woman!! Real eye opener!!
+ Unique Insight Into America's Maternity Care
+ Every expecting mother needs to read this book!
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Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation125 reviews
Pam England, Rob Horowitz
Partera Press, 1998
Really helped me
+ Wonderful book
+ An EXTRA-ORDINARY Guide
+ A must-read
+ Fantastic resource!!!
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Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care49 reviews
Jennifer Block
Da Capo Press, 2008
Scary But Necessary Reading
+ Important
+ A must read for any pregnant woman!! Real eye opener!!
+ Unique Insight Into America's Maternity Care
+ Every expecting mother needs to read this book!
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Active Birth : The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally, Revised Edition43 reviews
Janet Balaskas
Harvard Common Press, 1992
Very Helpful
+ great book to all mothers to be
+ Very Informative and A Must Read For Pregnancy
+ Practical and reassuring
+ Excellent book
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Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation125 reviews
Pam England, Rob Horowitz
Partera Press, 1998
Really helped me
+ Wonderful book
+ An EXTRA-ORDINARY Guide
+ A must-read
+ Fantastic resource!!!
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The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)190 reviews
Robert Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 2007
I WISH I HAD GOTTEN IT SOONER!
+ Very informative, well written and organized book
+ great book!
+ Very helpful and neutral
+ A physicians review of "The Vaccine Book"
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The Birth Book: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library)132 reviews
William Sears, Martha Sears
Little, Brown and Company, 1994
a Must Read
+ Excellent Information - a little biased
I read several books throughout my first pregnancy, and found this one to be the most informative. There is a chapter on relaxation during the labor process (how to focus on keeping your muscles relaxed during contractions so your uterus doesn't have to fight against them) that I found to be VERY ...
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Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth26 reviews
Suzanne Arms
Celestial Arts, 1994
Eye Opener
+ Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic & Birth
+ One of the best books I've ever read!
+ Opens Your Eyes and Makes You Think
+ MUST READ
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Gentle Birth Choices49 reviews
Barbara Harper
Healing Arts Press, 2005
GREAT book for both moms and dads to be
+ Will appeal to many parents-to-be
+ A must for pregnant women!
+ A must buy
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