Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition10 reviews
Adrienne B. Lieberman

Harvard Common Press, 1992

Buy This Book

+ Great description of labor pain
+ Great reference
+ Perfect for preparing for labor
+ I loved this one
  
  











  



  
The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: Expert Advice and Real-World Wisdom from the Top ...24 reviews
Linda J. Murray, Editors of BabyCenter, ...

Rodale Books, 2005

So Far So good

+ Great for Fact Lovers
+ Simply the best guide to pregnancy
+ Best Preggo Book Out There!!!
+ Good to have
  
  











  



  
The Doula Advantage: Your Complete Guide to Having an Empowered and Positive Birth with the Help of a ...11 reviews
Rachel Gurevich

Prima Lifestyles, 2003

So much better than The Doula Book!

+ should be required reading for doulas and clients!
+ Highly informitive
+ Doula Advantage - a balanced view
+ Huntsville, AL doula review on birthing assistants books
  
  











  



  
Sharing birth: A father's guide to giving support during labor
Carl Jones

Quill, 1985

This classic, step-by-step guide for anyone planning to help a woman through labor shows precisely what to do to reduce the mother's fear and pain during labor, support her through childbirth, and help her during the first days after the baby is born, enhancing parent-infant bonding as well as reducing the chance of postpartum blues. Sharing Birth gives the father the confidence to take an active ...
  
  











  



  
The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook21 reviews
Paulina G. Perez

Cutting Edge Press, 2006

The Nurturing Touch at Birth: review

+ Excellent resource for labor
+ The Nurturing Touch - Nurtured by this book!
+ The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook
+ Excellent, concise reference for labor nurses
  
  











  



  
The Birth That's Right For You: A Doctor and a Doula Help You Choose and Customize the Best Birth Option to ...22 reviews
Amen Ness, Lisa Gould Rubin, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2005

Empowered with The Birth That's Right for Me.

+ Not Preachy, Just Supportive
+ unique and insightful
+ Incredible life-changing book!
+ The power of informed choices
  
  











  



  
Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth4 reviews
Murray W. Enkin, Marc J. N. C. Keirse, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 1995

A "must have" for obstetrical practitioners.

+ great book!
+ Essential Information
+ An important reference work for anyone involved with birth.
  
  











  



  
Your Childbirth Class: A Comprehensive, Parent-Centered Guide to Birth Options (National Childbirth Trust ...
Mary Nolan

Fisher Books, 1998

Your Childbirth Class is a thoroughly up-to-date book for parents: informative, enlightening and empowering. Here are the facts you need to make informed choices. With this book, you will be able to work in a partnership with your healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcome for you and your baby. It's like going to the ultimate childbirth-education class -- except you have all the time ...
  
  











  



  
The Dad Book: A Guide to Pregnancy, Labor, Birth and Parenting1 review
Fairview Health Services

Fairview Press, 1998

wtf?

i bought this for my fiance...i spent ten dollars on 2 day shipping...the "book", or "pamphlet" as i would call it, cost 4.50 or something rather...the title was VERY misleading...it might as well be 2 pages long...for all the "information" it gives you...not helpful whatsoever...it was a waste of ...
  
  











  



  
The Doula Book: How a Trained Labor Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth20 reviews
Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, ...

Da Capo Press, 2002

bought it new, perfect condition. Shipped quickly.

+ A must read for Doulas
+ Great!

Currently going through birth doula certification through DONA, this is one of the required reads.
  
  











  



  
Pregnancy Myths: An Obstetrician Demystifies Pregnancy from Conception to Birth12 reviews
Michael D. Benson

Marlowe & Company, 1998

It was comprehensive -- yet easy to read and understand.

+ excellent
+ This book uncovers the truth about pregnancy
+ Easy to read, highly informative book
+ Dr. Benson provides a clear explanation for many myths.
  
  











  



  
The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth, Second Edition55 reviews
Penny Simkin

Harvard Common Press, 2001

Excellent purchase.

+ Recommended
+ A great resource, like a childbirth class
+ Loved this book
+ A must-have for a nervous husband!
  
  











  



  
LABOR OF LOVE:Real Women Share Real Stories of Pregnancy, Labor & Birth1 review
Compiled By: Karen Penn

Lulu.com, 2006

Labour of Love

Having a baby is an emotional time. Never do we feel more hopeful for the future and more connected to another individual. Never do we feel more anxiety and worry about whether we have the ability to take on such an important responsibility. Despite our desire that the process be completely ...
  
  











  



  
LABOR OF LOVE:Real Women Share Real Stories of Pregnancy, Labor & Birth1 review
Compiled By: Karen Penn

Lulu.com, 2006

Labour of Love

Having a baby is an emotional time. Never do we feel more hopeful for the future and more connected to another individual. Never do we feel more anxiety and worry about whether we have the ability to take on such an important responsibility. Despite our desire that the process be completely ...
  
  











  



  
Your Childbirth Class: A Comprehensive, Parent-Centered Guide to Birth Options (National Childbirth Trust ...
Mary Nolan

Fisher Books, 1998

Your Childbirth Class is a thoroughly up-to-date book for parents: informative, enlightening and empowering. Here are the facts you need to make informed choices. With this book, you will be able to work in a partnership with your healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcome for you and your baby. It's like going to the ultimate childbirth-education class -- except you have all the time ...
  
  











  



  
The Dad Book: A Guide to Pregnancy, Labor, Birth and Parenting1 review
Fairview Health Services

Fairview Press, 1998

wtf?

i bought this for my fiance...i spent ten dollars on 2 day shipping...the "book", or "pamphlet" as i would call it, cost 4.50 or something rather...the title was VERY misleading...it might as well be 2 pages long...for all the "information" it gives you...not helpful whatsoever...it was a waste of ...
  
  











  



  
Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth4 reviews
Murray W. Enkin, Marc J. N. C. Keirse, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 1995

A "must have" for obstetrical practitioners.

+ great book!
+ Essential Information
+ An important reference work for anyone involved with birth.
  
  











  



  
Pregnancy Myths: An Obstetrician Demystifies Pregnancy from Conception to Birth12 reviews
Michael D. Benson

Marlowe & Company, 1998

It was comprehensive -- yet easy to read and understand.

+ excellent
+ This book uncovers the truth about pregnancy
+ Easy to read, highly informative book
+ Dr. Benson provides a clear explanation for many myths.
  
  











  



  
The Birth That's Right For You: A Doctor and a Doula Help You Choose and Customize the Best Birth Option to ...22 reviews
Amen Ness, Lisa Gould Rubin, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2005

Empowered with The Birth That's Right for Me.

+ Not Preachy, Just Supportive
+ unique and insightful
+ Incredible life-changing book!
+ The power of informed choices
  
  











  



  
Easing Labor Pain : The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Birth, Revised Edition10 reviews
Adrienne B. Lieberman

Harvard Common Press, 1992

Buy This Book

+ Great description of labor pain
+ Great reference
+ Perfect for preparing for labor
+ I loved this one