40 Weeks +: The Essential Pregnancy Organizer (The Essential Organizers)47 reviews
Dani Rasmussen, Antoinette Perez

Mango Media, 2006

A planner for the mom that loves to plan

+ Perfect Planner
+ Lots of helpful information...
+ Good!
+ Great Organizer
  
  











  



  
The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy254 reviews
A. Christine Harris

Chronicle Books, 2005

The Pregnancy Journal

+ Cannot say how much I love this book.
+ Excellent Journal for IVF Pregnancies!!

This is the best book a newly pregnant woman could own. Not only does it have interesting and valuable information about the growth of your baby, your own body changes, nutritional facts and parenting tips but it has spaces for you to record your own personal journey through your pregnancy that you ...
  
  











  



  
The Jewish Pregnancy Book: A Resource for the Soul, Body & Mind During Pregnancy, Birth & the First Three ...3 reviews
Sandy, M.D. Falk, Daniel Judson, ...

Jewish Lights Publishing, 2003

An Enriching Experience That Should Not Be Missed!

+ Very handy
+ www.JewishPregnancy.org loves the Jewish Pregnancy Book

Pregnancy is a special time, and this book helps to enrich the experience. Dr. Falk and Rabbi Judson have collaborated to create an extraordinary mix of insites into traditions that enhance the spirit, practical advice for difficult moral issues, and old fashioned common sense. I can't think of a ...
  
  











  



  
What to Expect When You're Expecting: 4th Edition81 reviews
Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel

Workman Publishing Company, 2008

Great Info, source for expectant couples

+ Great Book Compared to 3rd Edition
+ Interesting
+ Great resource for the pregnant
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today's Families7 reviews
Anita Diamant

Jewish Lights Publishing, 2005

a wealth of information to help you plan for your newborn

+ Especially useful for first-time Jewish/Interfaith Moms!
+ Excellent reference book
+ Very informative
+ a wealth of information to help you plan for your newborn
  
  











  



  
The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance61 reviews
Louis Borgenicht, Joe Borgenicht, 2003

Hysterical and well informed

+ Perfect for technical dads
+ Great
+ The How-to manual for babies
  
  











  



  
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.
  
  











  



  
Baby 411, Third Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and ...43 reviews
Denise Fields, Ari Brown

Windsor Peak Press, 2007

Excellent Book - My only reference for every question I have

+ A must have for new parents
+ Couldn't live without it
+ Great Resource
+ A great resource!
  
  











  



  
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth218 reviews
Ina May Gaskin

Bantam, 2003

Birth with confidence

+ This book was a real eye-opener to me
+ This book empowered me to have a homebirth with my first baby!
+ A Must Read for mom's and dad's to-be!
+ read this 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, ...
  
  











  



  
Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity ...687 reviews
Denise Fields

Windsor Peak Press, 2007

Should be mandatory for the newly pregnant

+ The book seems great, but watch which edition you are getting...
+ Must buy book for new parents!!!
+ Great book!
+ must read for new moms
  
  











  



  
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC24 reviews
Kaufmann

Hunter House, 1996

Another perspective

I bought this book because I was thinking about a VBAC and wanted another perspective other than the Ina Mae Gaskin crowd (which, by the way, I don't have a problem with overall--I just wanted hear someone either play the devil's advocate or at least sound somewhat neutral on the issue of RCS vs ...
  
  











  



  
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, Revised Edition: The Complete Guide to Eating Before, During, and After ...18 reviews
Elizabeth Somer, 2002

Two books - two sisters pregnant

+ Step by Step Excellent
+ Just what I had expected
+ Easy to follow
  
  











  



  
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 Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby96 reviews
Laura Wattenberg

Broadway, 2005

Best Baby Name Book!

+ The Book for naming your baby
+ Interesting
+ WOW!
  
  











  



  
Natural Childbirth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide6 reviews
Karis Crawford, Johanne C. Walters

Blackwell Science Inc, 1996

An Excellent How-To Reference

+ Great for planning a hospital VBAC
+ Helpful for any VBAC, not just natural
+ Best book I've found for someone considering a VBAC.
  
  











  



  
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy1057 reviews
Vicki Iovine

Pocket, 2007

My Favorite Pregnancy Book!

+ A must read by all pregnant women
+ One of the best books on pregnancy.
+ Very funny... much needed humor when you are preggo
+ Made me laugh while I was sick
  
  











  



  
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)118 reviews
La Leche League International

Plume, 2004

Very informative!!

+ very informative book
+ Must have for 1st Time Breastfeeding
+ The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
+ Very encouraging, informative book for breastfeeding parents (-to-be)
  
  











  



  
The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning, Revised Edition7 reviews
Kathleen Huggins, Linda Ziedrich

The Harvard Common Press, 2007

A Great Book

+ Only the Title Needs Changing
+ Very helpful

Although I am not ready to wean my 9 month old daughter, I've read this book twice in the past month and have shared it with my husband and mother. I thought the history of breastfeeding and weaning in the US and other cultures was very interesting. I like how the book is organized and thought ...