Pregnancy and Birth

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth – Sheila Kitzinger - Good overview of pregnancy and birth

Gentle Birth Choices – Barbara Harper - Discussion of how we bring our babies in the world and what options we have

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth – Henci Goer - Very good research-based book about various interventions and their risks and benefits

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and Spiritual Midwifery - Ina May Gaskin - Inspiring birth stories and a perspective of birth from the Midwives Model of Care

The Birth Partner – Penny Simkin - Great book for anyone who plans to accompany you during labor

Birthing From Within – Pam England - Very right-brained, creative approach to preparing for birth

Maternal Fitness – Julie Tupler

Breastfeeding

The Nursing Mother’s Companion – Kathleen Huggins

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding –  La Leche League International

Parenting/Infant Care

The Baby Book – Dr. William Sears

The Vital Touch – Sharon Heller

Good Nights – Maria Goodavage & Jay Gordon

Unconditional Parenting – Alfie Kohn

The Vaccine Book – Dr. Robert Sears

Special Topics

The VBAC Companion – Diane Korte

Silent Knife – Nancy Wainer Cohen

Having Twins and More – Elizabeth Noble