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Use the time during your pregnancy to prepare yourself with these wonderful books and films.
The
Business of Being Born--A groundbreaking new film about the
birth industry by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein.
Gentle
Birth Choices by Barbara Harper, RN. One of the best
introductions to the philosophy of "gentle birth".
Birthing
From Within by Pam England, CNM. "An Extraordinary Guide
to Childbirth Preparation"
"To know the way ahead, ask those coming back."
-Chinese proverb
Ina
May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin, CPM. Written
by one of the pioneers of the return to home birth, this book details
the birth process and guides women to have the best natural birth possible
in whichever setting they choose. Encouraging, enlightening and empowering.- Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta by Ina May Gaskin and Ani DiFranco.
Birth
Without Violence by Frederick Leboyer. The French classic
which reintroduced "gentle birth", looking at birth from the infant's
point of view.
Husband-Coached
Childbirth by Robert Bradley, MD. The founder of the
"Bradley Method" gives us the classic guide to natural childbirth.
Natural
Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon. This
book details the Bradley Method, complete with illustrations and exercises
to prepare you for birth.
Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First by Marsden Wagner. If you've ever heard Wagner speak, you know that he knows his history and is a visionary of how to heal birth in the US.
Misconceptions
by Naomi Wolf. An expose of the misconceptions many women have
about the "defective body", the medical birthing industry and becoming
a mother.
The
Birth Partner by Penny Simkin. Essential reading for
husbands, partners and labor assistants. This book details everything
from timing contractions to helping your partner with pain management.
Pushedby Jennifer Block. "Block looks into a growing contingent of parents-to-be exploring alternatives to the hospital-and the attendant likelihood of medical intervention-by seeking out birthing centers and options for home-birth."
The
Silent Knife by Nancy Wainer Cohen. "The bible of cesarean
prevention." --Wall Street Journal. "Required reading for all
childbirth professionals and prospective parents." Journal of Gynecological
Nursing
Baby
Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent.
Hilarious and touching anecdotes of Ms. Vincent's experiences delivering
babies at home.
The
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding from La Leche League International.
A comprehensive guide to breastfeeding.
The
Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer.
Valuable information about making educated choices in birth.
Birth
As a Healing Experience by Lois H. Freedman. Mothering
Magazine says: "Compassionately examines the psychological aspects of
pregnancy and birth... a worthwhile read."
DPT:
A Shot in the Dark Harris L. Culter, Barbara Loe Fisher
The
Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition and Other Holistic Choices
by Aviva Jill Romm, Forward by Ina May Gaskin
Vaccinations:
A Thoughtful Parent's Guide: How to Make Safe, Sensible Decisions
about the Risks, Benefits and Alternatives by Aviva Jill
Romm
Orgasmic
Birth --Trailer for the movie that shows what is possible--and
more women experience this than you may think.
Natural
Health After Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness
by Aviva Jill Romm
How
to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Robert
S.Mendelsohn
Babies,
Breastfeeding, and Bonding by Ina May Gaskin
Taking
Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control,
Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni
Weschler
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