Books Recommendations
Perhaps you have just found out you are pregnant and have no idea where to start! Or, you are on your third kid but you want a different brith than what you have experienced previously. Everyone you know and their Aunt Sally has opinions and stories they are pestering you with before you even ask, but you have no idea who and what to trust, and it’s overwhelming!
My hope is that through the extensive research I have done, and professional training I received to obtain my Doula certification, that my suggestions here hold some value and give you confidence that these books are well-reviewed and trustworthy sources of education for conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum & breastfeeding.
This list consists of books I have personally read - that cover a large range of information in easy-to-read and understand formats. Please note that even though many of these books lean towards facilitating low intervention births - They do contain clear information on medical pain management options with all their risk and benefit factors so that you can make the right decision for you and your baby.