Labor and Birth Books & Resources

Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Up-to-date information on the newest and oldest inc hildbirth. Quick factual references on many topic of debate in the obstetrical world today. A must for every woman.
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Birthing From Within by Pam England, Rob Horowitz
A revolutionary look at childbirth, a self-taught childbirth class of amazing ability.
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The VBAC Companion : The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean by Diana Korte
Another great book by Diana Korte, this time in support of the consumer and VBAC information. Includes many sections of interest, including resources, even Internet resources!
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Active Birth by Janet Balaskas
This book encourages women to move around during their labors for more comfort. It gives great advice on acheiving a more comfortable pregnancy and birth.
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Back Labor No More! by Janice McCoy King
Using mathematical equations, there may be an answer to back labors!
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The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA)
The most comprehensive guide to supporting a laboring woman available. This work is designed to be used before and during delivery, including quick reference guides for the on the spot coaching.
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Childbirth Choices Today by Carl Jones
A comsumers guide to the choices that one has to make today. Mr. Jones also brings his father's perspective to the discussion, making it well rounded.
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The Childbirth Kit by Liz Chalmers & by Marie Fellenstein Hale
This book is designed to help during labor by using special cards (included) for imagery and visualization. They include labor tips for coaches and partners.
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Comfort Measures for Childbirth Video: by Penny Simkin
This video is the perfect adjunct to childbirth classes or for use in cases where people are unable to attend childbirth classes (for example, bedrest). Designed in an easy to understand format, including several birth videos.
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The Birth Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears, RN IBCLC
A superior reference book by a pediatrician and his wife. They have 8 children and lots of information with up-to-date medical references, in an unbiased manner.
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Easing Labor Pain by Adrienne Lieberman
A comprehensive book on all of your pain relief options. Including: medications, massage, TENS, positioning, and more!
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Episiotomy : Challenging Obstetric Interventions by Ian D. Graham
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Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper & Suzanne Arms
A beautiful book with lots of pictures and information on gentle birth, water birth, birth center and home birth.
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Husband Coached Childbirth by Dr. Robert Bradley
A classic in childbirth literature.
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Good Birth, Safe Birth by Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer
A consumer's guide to birth in the 90s. A primer in choices for birth and how to decide what you want and how to get those choices.
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Mind Over Labor by Carl Jones
How to use your mind for you instead of against you in labor. Looking at the Fear-Tension_Pain cycle, learn to reduce pain in labor.
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Natural Birth After Cesarean: A Practical Guide by Johanne C. Walters , Karis Crawford
Finally a book about cesarean that includes medical references, personal experiences, and includes valuable information on natural childbirth.
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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCuthcheon
A natural childbirth primer including many exercises for pregnancy, relaxations for birth, and a chapter on controversies in childbirth.
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Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn by Janet Whalley, Penny Simkin, & Keppler

This book covers a lot of ground, quickly and accurately. It has great visual aids and charts for quick comprehension and planning.
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Special Delivery: The Complete Guide to Informed Birth by Rahmia Baldwin
A workbook of sorts to help you decide what type of birth you want and how you can get it.
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Unassisted Childbirth by Laura Kaplan Shanley
This book explains about the joys of giving birth without medical assistance.
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Planning for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond by American College of OB/GYNs
Information gathered by the American College of OB/GYNs for all aspects of birth.
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Episiotomy & the Second Stage of Labor by Penny Simkin & Shelia Kitzinger
The only book on episiotomy! And yet, this is where most of my students ask questions. Why is it done? Does it really provide the "benefits" it claims? Can it be prevented? Look through the medical research with two authors who are known for excellence in the field.
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The Baby Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears, RN, IBCLC
A pediatrician's family inspired this book and his theory of parenting. Up-to-date medical information allowing you to make the choices necessary to raise a healthy, happy child.
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Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Janis Keyser & Laura Davis
A book about parenting for anyone who wants to become everything they ever dreamed of.
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The Birth Order Book by Kevin Leman
Does it really make a difference which child you are? Explore some of the attitudes and beliefs in this book.
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The Discipline Book by Martha Sears , William Sears MD
From the authors of many books, and probably more importantly, the parents of eight children! The Sears' (pediatrician and nurse) write about one of the hottest topics today, discplining your child.
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Don't Pick Up the Baby or You'll Spoil the Child by Colleen Davis Gardephe
A collection of humorous stories related to parenting.
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Earliest Relationships by T. Berry Brazelton, MD
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The Fussy Baby by Dr. William Sears
When your baby is fussy you will get a lot of advice. Dr. Sears can help you identify why your child is high need and explain what you can to do help.
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Getting Organized for Your New baby by Maureen Bard
What all is involved with bringing a child into this world? How will the new baby fit into your lives? This book will help you think and plan ahead to make the road less bumpy!
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Keys to Becoming a Father by William Sears, MD
A fathering book that encourages dads to take an active role, including helpful hints for busy fathers.
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Losing Weight After Pregnancy by Elisabeth Bing
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Mayo Clinic Book of Pregnancy & Baby's First Year by Robert V. Johnson (Editor)
A huge reference book with detailed information on most topics pertaining to childbirth and parenting.
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Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep by William Sears, MD
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Postpartum Survival Guide by Dunnewold and Sanford
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Playful Parenting by Denise & Mark Weston
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Rebounding From Childbirth: Towards Emotional Recovery by Lynn Madsen
A superior book that agrees that it's alright to be upset with your birth experience. The authors uses her experiences and others to explain why this happens and how deeply your birth experience can affect your life.
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Recovering from a Cesarean Section by Karyn L. Feiden , Manuel Alvarez
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by LLLI
The classic breastfeeding book by La Leche League International.
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Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
My personal favorite in breastfeeding books. This is an easy to read book that is well divided into sections that you use as you need them, this makes for ease of use when holding a fussy baby in one hand and the book in the other.
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Every Woman's Guide to Preventing Premature Birth by Barbara Luke
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Preterm Labor: Prevention and Nursing Management by Margaret Comerford Freda, Ellen Tate Patterson, Karla Damus
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The Premature Baby Book by Harrison & Kositsky
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Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth by Margaret Fawcett
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Babies and Other Hazards of Sex by Dave Barry
Having babies isn't all work... Dave Barry shed a humourous light on a hard time.
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Birth at Home by Shelia Kitzinger
Deciding to give birth at home can leave you with many questions, this books has many of those answers.
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Birth After Cesarean by Dr. Bruce Flamm
Dr. Flamm is the author of many of the VBAC safety studies, this makes his book fresh in medical information, yet aimed at the consumer. It is written in a nice Q & A format.
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Birth As An American Rite of Passage by Dr. Robbie Davis-Floyd
A theory book on why birth in the United States has come to the place it is, written by an anthropologist.
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Birth Over Thirty-five by Shelia Kitzinger
One of the few books to address pregnancy over 35, written by a popular childbirth author and educator.
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Boy or Girl? 50 Fun Ways to Find Out by Penny Carter
A cute book, great for a gift or for a baby shower. It uses old wive's tales to determine the sex of your unborn baby.
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A Child is Born by Lennart Nilsson
The ultimate "picture" book in childbirth. You have loved his photos, now they are available in a pregnancy book!
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Having Your Baby with a Nurse Midwife by Elizabeth Parr , Catherine M. Poole
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The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth by Shelia Kitzinger
WOW! This book is very complete! I enjoyed the beautiful photography that went along with the peaceful, entertaining, and informative narative.
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Conception, Pregnancy & Birth by Dr. Miriam Stoppard
This book hits a lot of topics, including fun to read case studies of other pregnancies. It addresses common concerns and questions.
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Elisabeth Bing's Guide to Moving Through Pregnancy by Elisabeth Bing & Jill Strickman
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Every Pregnant Woman's Guide to Preventing Premature Birth by Barbara Luke
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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-be by Brott & Ash
A book designed for dads-to-be, answering your questions and quelling your fears.
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Expectant Parent's Guide to Preventing a Cesarean Section by Carl Jones
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Expect the Unexpected by Bonnie Glick Garcia
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Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant by Diana Raab
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Having a Baby: Mothers Tell Theirs Stories by Patricia Bernstein
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Having Twins by Elizabeth Noble
A great source of comfort from a trusted childbrith educator. A neat book that follows you and your babies through your pregnancy to postpartum.
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Having Your Baby with a Nurse Midwife by Sandra Jacobs & ACNM
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Lying-In: A History of Childbirth in America by Richard W. Wetz
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How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby by Landrun Shettles & David Rorvik
For those of you who wish to choose the sex of your child this method claims an 87% success rate!
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How to Get Pregnant with New Techology by Silber & Sherman
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How to Prevent Miscarriage and Other Crisis of Pregnancy by Carol Colman & Stefan Semchyshyn
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How Was I Born? by Lena Katrina Swanberg & Lennart Nilsson
A great book for explaining where babies come from, with wonderful pictures from Lennart Nillson.
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In Labor: Women and Power in the Birthplace by Barbara Katz Rothman
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Metabolic Toxemia of Late Pregnancy by Dr. Thomas H. Brewer
A breakthrough book on preventing and treating this disease of pregnancy.
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Motherhood After Miscarriage by Kathleen Diamond
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Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier & Healthier Birth by John H. Kennell , Phyllis H. Klaus , Marshall H. Klaus
For consumers and professionals, this book about doulas and professional labor support can enlighten and entertain you. By the authors of the studies!
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Mother-To-Be : A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Women With Disabilities by Judi Rogers, Molleen Matsumura
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Natural Pregnancy by Janet Balaskas
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No More Morning Sickness by Miriam Erick RD
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Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities by Henci Goer
A fabulous collection that challenges choices in obstetrics that may be the norm with medical reseach.
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Open Season: A Survival Guide for Natural Birth and VBAC in the 90's by Nancy Wainer Cohen
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The Pregnant Woman's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden
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The Pregnant Woman's Comfort Guide by Sherry L. M. Jimenez
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Pregnancy Bedrest by Susan H. Johnston , Deborah A. Kraut
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Pregnancy Day by Day: The Expectant Mother's Journal by Shelia Kitzinger
A great journal with space for thoughts and thought proviking question, aside blurbs of information that are valuable for every pregnant woman.
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Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention & VBAC by Nancy Wainer Cohen & Lois Estner
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Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss by Perry-Lynn Moffit
After suffering many losses myself, I have read many loss books, this is by far the best. It not only covers information on loss, but includes sections on grieving, planning a ceremony and covers different types of loss.
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Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Many birth stories, along with a great birth primer for midwives or anyone interested in birth. The setting is The Farm in TN.
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Stillbirth: The Invisible Death by Leona Martens , John D. DeFrain
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Surviving Pregnancy Loss by Bonnie Gradstein , Rochelle Friedman
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Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
An excellent resource for anyone trying to acheive or avoid a pregnancy. Includes great pictures, stories, and charts!
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The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Experience: Birth Stories by Lynn Baptisti Richards
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Smart Woman's Guide to VBAC by Elizabeth Kaufmann
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Vegetarian Pregnancy by Sharon Yntema
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What You Didn't Think to Ask Your Obstetrician by Raymond I. Poliakin
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When Pregnancy Isn't Perfect by Laurie Rich
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Welcoming Your Second Baby by Vicki Lansky
A great book for hints on that extra addition!
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Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susan Weed
A collection of herbal remedies used for different aspects of childbearing, from infertility, pregnancy complaints, inductions, to postpartum needs! It even includes a section on how to make your own tinctures and brews.
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You Just Glow! and Other Lies of Pregnancy by Victoria Roberts & Lisa K. Weiss
A humorous look at pregnancy symptoms that need to be taken in stride.
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Your Pregnancy Week-By-Week by Glade B. Curtis M. D.
Most pregnancy books take you month-by-month, a book that tells you weekly what's going on in an informative manner, when you just can't wait for next week.
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