The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth169 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.
  
  











  



  
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, ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth223 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!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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"
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!!!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!!!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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"
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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