I've come across many, many good books on
birth preperation. I've listed them in order of my preference, though all are
amazing:
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better
Birth
by Henci Goer
Sheila Kitzinger's books:
Freedom and Choice in Pregnancy and Childbirth
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Birth
Ourselves as Mothers
The Birth Partner
by Penny Simkin
Gentle Birth Choices
by Barbara Harper
A wonderful midwifery text that anyone can read:
Heart and Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
by Elizabeth Davis
Ina May Gaskin's books:
Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
After the baby is born:
Your Amazing Newborn
by Marshall H. Klaus, MD, Phyllis H. Klaus, CSW, MFCC
The Nursing Mother's Companion
by Kathleen Huggins
Women's Experience of Breastfeeding
Sheila Kitzinger
After the Baby's Birth: A Woman's Way to Wellness:
A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women
by Robin Lim
For fun:
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year
Anne Lamott
Anyone come across others they really liked?
