Below are a few books that may be helpful to you in your journey of pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, and motherhood.
Pregnancy
- The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between (Ann Douglas)
- Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (Penny Simkin)
- Redeeming Childbirth: Experiencing His Presence in Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, and Beyond (Angie Tolpin)
- The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home (Jane E Drrichta, CPM & Jodilyn Owen, CPM)
Labor & Childbirth
- The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth (Henci Goer)
- Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin)
- Childbirth Without Fear: The Principals and Practice of Natural Childbirth (Grantly Dick-Read, M.D.)
- Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way (Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg)
- HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method (3rd Edition) (Marie F. Mongan)
Breastfeeding
- The Everything Breastfeeding Book: (2nd Edition) The helpful, reassuring advice and practical information you need for a comfortable and confident nursing experience (Suzanne Fredregill)
- The Breastfeeding Answer Book (Nancy Mohrbacher, Stock & Newton)
- The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers: (Revised and Updated) The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solving Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America (Jack Newman, M.D., and Teresa Pitman)
- Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding (Ina May Gaskin)
For partners
- The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions (Penny Simkin)
- Best Things Fathers Do: Ideas and Advice from Real World Dads (Will Glennon)
Motherhood/Parenting
- The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night (Elizabeth Pantley)
- The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, & Tears (Elizabeth Pantley)