I recommend that all of my clients take a comprehensive childbirth education class, as it provides the most complete preparation for labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. This curated book list serves as excellent supplemental reading, offering additional insight, perspective, and support as you prepare for your birth experience.

Pregnancy

Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin’s

 Birthing From Within by Pam England

Your Best Birth by Rikki Lake (I highly recommend watching her documentary “The Business of Being Born” it can be streamed here Watch The Business of Being Born | Prime Video) 

Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read 

Expecting Better by Emily Oster

 Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize

 Giving Birth With Confidence by Lothian and DeVries

The Vaccine Book by Dr. Robert Sears

Nursing

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Teresa Pitman

The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk – by Diana West, Lisa Marasco

Work. Pump. Repeat. –by Jessica Shortall